BOOK REVIEWS
Books are important. CharacterTowns.org selects and discusses current publications and works from previous generations that still hold wisdom for contemporary city-building. The review also includes published reviews and Youtube links to discussions by or about the author. Books are selected from the attached Suggested Readings.
Smart Machines, IBM’s Watson and the Era of Cognitive Computing by John E. Kelly III and Steve Hamm
Small cities and towns use of technology is growing. Smart Machines is a fascinating book that takes a very technical […]
Smart Machines, IBM’s Watson and the Era of Cognitive Computing by John E. Kelly III and Steve Hamm
Implications for the American City [Lessons] Chapter 7 is entitled “Imaging the Cognitive City”. IBM has committed, along with other […]
Social Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century: Innovation Across the Nonprofit, Private, and Public Sectors by Georgia Levenson Keohane
This is a hugely important book for those who want to understand the nonprofit world and its evolving role. ” […]
Some Kind of Paradise, A Chronicle of Man and the Land in Florida by Mark Derr
Overview. Mark Derr’s book offers a great perspective on the history of Florida from its geophysical origins to the landing […]
Special Report Smart Cities: A Toolkit for Leaders, Knowledge@Wharton with Tata Consultancy
The definition of a “smart city” is changing. While it refers to a community that adoptstechnological tools to become more […]
St. Louis, The Evolution of an American Urban Landscape
St. Louis , The Evolution of an American Urban Landscape, [2001] describes a city that was once among the “first […]
Startup Communities, Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City by Brad Feld
Brad Feld’s book offers a succinct, insightful and readable view into the world of entrepreneurs, the people that start, or […]
Startup Communities, Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City by Brad Feld
Brad Feld’s book offers a succinct, insightful and readableview into the world of entrepreneurs, the people that start, or co-found, […]
Streetfight, Handbook for an Urban Revolution by Janette Sadik-Khan and Seth Solomonow
Streetfight, Handbook for an Urban Revolution reflects the author’s experience working for Mayor Bloomberg in New York City to change […]
Sustainable Residential Development: Planning and Design for Green Neighborhoods / Edition 1 by Avi Friedman
Written by internationally renowned architect Avi Friedman, Sustainable Residential Development equips you with a much-needed process and examples for planning […]