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Rachel Abrams

Emergent Tokyo: Almazán, McReynolds, and Saito on Organic Urban Growth

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Global Cities Book Award Finalist "Emergent Tokyo" examines how the city balances massive growth and local communal life and can be a model for other cities.

Emergent Tokyo Global Cities

Rashmi Sadana Explores the Social Impact of the Delhi Metro

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The Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award finalist discusses how infrastructure like transit impacts the daily lives of city residents.

Rashmi Sadana's The Moving City Global Cities

John Lorinc Raises Tough Questions on Smart City Technology

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With AI set to reshape the world, "Dream States" offers a timely and comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities of smart city technology.

Dream States by John Lorinc Global Cities

Survival of the City: Ed Glaeser on the Future of Post-Pandemic Urban Life

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Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award nominee Edward Glaeser examines the gaps in health care, education, and governance laid bare by the pandemic.

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Reversing Urban Apartheid: Lessons from Lawrence T. Brown's The Black Butterfly

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Pattis Family Foundation Global Cities Book Award finalist, The Black Butterfly, uses the city of Baltimore to examine the policies, practices, and historical trauma that created hyper-segregation in today’s cities.

The Black Butterfly Global Cities

City Diplomacy: Raffaele Marchetti on Cities as Global Actors

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As part of our interview series with the shortlisted book award nominees, Raffaele Marchetti explores how cities are cities are shaping global affairs.

City Diplomacy by Raffaele Marchetti Global Cities

Global Voices, Local Action

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Impact Stories by Rachel Abrams

Global Cities Officer Rachel Abrams reflects on connecting city leaders from oceans away.

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How to Rethink an Equitable Post-Pandemic City

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Global Insight by Rachel Abrams

Cities can use public spaces as a way to address structural challenges.

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