The mutual love affair between people and their place is one of the
most powerful influences in our lives, yet rarely thought of in
terms of a relationship. As cities begin thinking of themselves as
engaged in a relationship with their citizens, and citizens begin
to consider their emotional connections with their places, we open
up new possibilities in community, social and economic development
by including the most powerful of motivators-the human heart-in our
toolkit of city-making. The book explores what makes cities
lovable, what motivates ordinary citizens to do extraordinary
things for their places and how some cities, such as New Orleans,
Detroit, and Cleveland are using that energy to fill in the gaps
that "official" city makers have left as resources have
disappeared. Meet those amazing people who are truly "in love" with
their cities and learn how they are key to the future development
of our communities.
Praise for the book:
What Kageyama has done is to introduce the vital piece into the
urban discussion-- the matter of love; the piece without which all
city building must fail, for "love" the corner stone of civic
citizenship. It takes some bravura and acumen to champion the
subject of love in the urban forum that wants to quantify, when
only love qualifies and justifies the discussion of cities. Mr.
Kageyama goes one step further. He provides precious indicators.
Many city thinkers will follow suit, but for the time being, this
is the essential book.
Pier Giorgio Di Cicco
Poet Laureate Emeritus, Toronto, Ontario
Author of "Municipal Mind: Manifestos for The Creative City"
"For the Love of Cities" succeeds in putting an exclamation
point on the exceptional value of deepening the relationship that
city dwellers feel for their neighborhoods by adding amenities such
as parks, outdoor cafes, art galleries, trees, flowers and even
sidewalks to create a meaningful sense of place. It also explores
the often hidden added value of creative entrepreneurs in creating
a sense of place that attracts, nurtures and retains citizens.
The book is a love note from Author Peter Kageyama to cities
everywhere that will prompt you to more closely examine your own
relationship with where you live, work and play.
Diane Egner
Publisher and Managing Editor, 83 Degrees Media
Former Book Editor, The Tampa Tribune
"For the Love of Cities" is a must read for city
changemakers.
Jeff Slobotski
Silicon Prairie News & Founder, Big Omaha
Peter has captured something very important... love. When we
love a city, we are committed to it, we engage with it, we care for
it, we give our best to it. A city that is loved also gives back.
It makes those who live there feel enriched. And so you have a
virtuous cycle.
Charles Landry
Author of "The Creative City: A Toolkit for Urban Innovators" and
"The Art of City Making"
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