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Bookbuilders of Boston Winner Professional, Illustrated CategoryThe key to fixing our broken patterns of urban development does not lie in grand plans or giant projects; rather, it lies in the collective wisdom and energy of people harnessing the power of many small ideas and actions to make a big difference. We call this making Massive Small change.In an increasingly complex and changing world where global problems are felt locally, the systems we use to plan, design, and build our urban neighborhoods are failing. For three generations, governments the world over have tried to order and control the evolution of cities through rigid, topdown action. Yet, master plans lie unfulfilled, housing is in crisis, the environment is under threat, and the urban poor have become poorer.The system is not broken: it was built this way. And governments alone cannot solve these problems. But there is another waythe Massive Small waya concept developed by Kelvin Campbell, the innovative founder of Urban Initiatives, an internationally recognized urban design practice based in London, and curator of Smart Urbanism [Massive Small], one of the largest LinkedIn communities in the field of online urbanism.Making Massive Small Change, the first truly comprehensive sourcebook to come out of this work, showcases cities as they really aredeeply complex, adaptive systems. As such, it offers an alternative to our current highly mechanistic model of urban development. With roots in the work of great urban theorists such as Jane Jacobs, Christopher Alexander, and E. F. Schumacher, Making Massive Small Change integrates this thinking with Complexity Theory and a scientific understanding of sustainability and resilience in cities. It sets out the enabling protocols, conditions, and behaviors that deliver Massive Small change in our neighborhoods. It describes and illustrates the ideas, tools, and tactics being used to help engaged citizens, civic leaders, and urban professionals to work together to build viable urban society, and it will show how effective system change can be implemented.Highly illustrated with stunning graphics and photographs of cityscapes and urban life, this essential toolkit for the future can be called the next Whole Earth Catalog for twentyfirst century urban planning and development.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Making Massive Small Change'? A: The main theme of 'Making Massive Small Change' is the idea that significant improvements in urban development can be achieved through the collective effort of individuals implementing small, meaningful changes rather than relying solely on grand, top-down initiatives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Making Massive Small Change' is Kelvin Campbell, who is also the founder of Urban Initiatives, an urban design practice based in London.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in this book? A: The book includes a comprehensive sourcebook with insights into urban planning, illustrated concepts, and practical tools and tactics for citizens, civic leaders, and urban professionals to collaborate in building sustainable urban societies.
- Q: How many pages is 'Making Massive Small Change'? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 11, 2018.
- Q: Is 'Making Massive Small Change' suitable for professionals in urban planning? A: Yes, the book serves as an essential toolkit for urban planning professionals, offering strategies and insights that can be applied in their work.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there illustrations in 'Making Massive Small Change'? A: Yes, the book is highly illustrated with stunning graphics and photographs that depict cityscapes and urban life.
- Q: What is the significance of the term 'Massive Small'? A: The term 'Massive Small' refers to the concept that large-scale urban improvements can emerge from the aggregation of small, local actions and ideas, emphasizing community involvement.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding sustainability in urban development? A: Yes, the book integrates concepts of Complexity Theory and sustainability, providing a scientific understanding of resilience in urban areas.