Deciphering Culture

David Byrne reflects on The Architecture of Fear

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In his Journal, David Byrne reflects on how the architecture of cities helps shape human interactions. Motivated by the irony of attending a New Urbanism conference in Atlanta, Byrne writes insightfully on planned communities, urban sprawl, the history of urban planning, and the ongoing transformations of the American urban landscape.  The Architecture of Fear is well worth reading — check it out.




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Written by Jeffrey Callen

June 1, 2010 at 8:57 am

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