Building Optimism

Building the world of our dreams has never been more attainable than it is today. Our society is the wealthiest, most knowledgeable, and most technically advanced in history. Yet, why does so much of the modern world around us feel dispiriting?

In this hopeful work, Coby Lefkowitz details how the design of cities and towns is shaped by a community's beliefs, and the decisions made based on those beliefs. If we want to create a better world, we must first embrace the optimistic ideal that su...