http://global-culture.org/2007-citygeist/ Sustainable, Memorable, Livable Mon, 03 Jan 2011 22:40:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://global-culture.org/2007-citygeist/comment-page-1/#comment-24753 Global Culture » the economist on cities (part 2) Mon, 14 May 2007 02:47:41 +0000 http://global-culture.org/blog/2007/01/05/2007-citygeist/#comment-24753 [...] In place of God: explores the soul of a city, an elusive concept that some refer as its culture. An important renaissance is taking place across some of the largest cities driven by the rebirth of their cultural institutions and a new emphasis on developing city cores as opposed to endless sprawl. One thing is certain: many cities around the world are converging into a life style that seems perfect for a few players. The idle class talks about the all-too-comfortable life style that so many aspire to reach and that contributes very little to develop society beyond its ability to consume. Definitely one of the important ideas of this blog. Also, checkout the 2007 citygeist for a fun look at what some of the most cosmopolitan cities are doing to renew their soul. [...] [...] In place of God: explores the soul of a city, an elusive concept that some refer as its culture. An important renaissance is taking place across some of the largest cities driven by the rebirth of their cultural institutions and a new emphasis on developing city cores as opposed to endless sprawl. One thing is certain: many cities around the world are converging into a life style that seems perfect for a few players. The idle class talks about the all-too-comfortable life style that so many aspire to reach and that contributes very little to develop society beyond its ability to consume. Definitely one of the important ideas of this blog. Also, checkout the 2007 citygeist for a fun look at what some of the most cosmopolitan cities are doing to renew their soul. [...]

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