In James Howard Kunstler’s view, public spaces should be inspired centers of civic life and the physical manifestation of the common good. Instead, he argues, what we have in America is a nation of places not worth caring about.
James Howard Kunstler may be the world’s most outspoken critic of suburban sprawl. He believes the end of the fossil fuels era will soon force a return to smaller-scale, agrarian communities — and an overhaul of the most destructive features of postwar society. – From TED.COM
I found this piece very thought provoking and I hope you will as well. My thanks to Ian S for sharing it.
Please note that a tiny bit of strong language is used in this piece.
Length: 20 minutes
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