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What Lists of Cities Are Available?

The various and diverse listings of cities point to the complexity of urban research. Understanding how each defines “city” and the methodology they use to collect and aggregate data and metrics is critical to any city research and engagement strategy. Following are some of the most common listings. World Urbanization Prospects is a listing of […]

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Best Books for Seeing Cities Differently

Michael Crane

I’m often asked to recommend the best book on cities. As with any worthy subject, one book is not sufficient. Here I want to recommend a few books, or categories of books, that have helped me understand cities and therefore see cities differently.

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Defining the City

Michael Crane

A single-sentence definition cannot adequately define a city. But a definition that moves us beyond a simplistic or inaccurate understanding of the city is a starting place.

What Lists of Cities Are Available?

Best Books for Seeing Cities Differently

Defining the City

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