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Here Are 15 Books About Cities We Read in 2023
New releases tackled issues including climate change, transportation and inequality, and offered solutions to make cities better and more livable.
It was easy to criticize big cities that found themselves struggling with challenges like climate change, inequality and inadequate transportation in 2023. But several new books tackled these issues head on, and offered a path forward.
These books offered a vital window into the lives of people facing issues like housing instability and fleeing climate disasters. They helped readers think critically about the status quo and pushed leaders to act on inclusive transportation measures and parking reform — and they suggested solutions for global problems with new frameworks like biourbanism.