Author: Schwartz Samuel I
Place: New York
Publisher: Public Affairs
Year: 2015
Volume: The ca 8
Pages: 292
ISBN: 978-1-61039-564-9
Source: Purchased
Keyword: Smart Street
Shelf: C6R4
Accession No: B1375
Contents: Prologue: Bedford and Sullivan 1- Motordom 2- For Every Action 3- The Millennials 4- Healthier, Wealthier, and Wiser 5- Walk on By 6- Unclocking the Grid 7- What Makes a Smart City? 8- Tuxedos on the Subway: Transportation Anywhere, Anytime, and for Everyday Epilogue: Flatbush and Atlantic Acknowledgements Notes Bibliography Index
Abstract: *Street Smart: The Rise of Cities and the Fall of Cars* examines the global shift toward people-centered urban development, with a focus on the United States and cities like New York City. It traces the historical rise of car dominance (“Motordom”) and the growing pushback against car-centric planning. Highlighting generational shifts, public health, and economic trends, the book explores the return of walkable neighborhoods, smarter urban grids, and sustainable, tech-enabled mobility. Through real-world examples, it envisions cities built around accessibility, community, and environmental sustainability—offering a blueprint for a smarter, more humane transportation future.