num_pages: 242
description: 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 motivatorsthe human heartin 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 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 CiccoPoet Laureate Emeritus Toronto OntarioAuthor of Municipal 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 EgnerPublisher and Managing Editor 83 Degrees MediaFormer Book Editor The Tampa Tribune For the Love of Cities is a must read for city changemakers.Jeff SlobotskiSilicon Prairie News &amp; 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 LandryAuthor of The Creative A Toolkit for Urban Innovators and The Art of City Making
language: English
title: For the Love of Cities: The love affair between people and their places
publisher: Creative Cities Productions