A review by statman
Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier and Happier by Edward L. Glaeser

4.0

I first heard of this book from a Freakonomics podcast episode. The premise is clearly stated - cities are better than the alternatives. They bring people together for connection and innovation. They are better for the environment. It is a convincing arguement and highlights the need to look more broadly at solutions to problems we face in society.

I wrote more about this book in this blog post.
https://cocreativelythinking.com/how-more-development-in-cities-is-better-for-the-planet/