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Graduated from the University of Victoria in 1991 with a degree in geography.
Journalist, author, theorist, and activist who influenced urban studies, sociology, and economics. Famous for her book "The Death and Life of Great American Cities" which challenged the concept of urban renewal and advocated for the needs of city-dwellers.
Alain Bertaud is a Senior Research Scholar at the Marron Institute. He is the author of a book about markets and the practice of urban planning titled “Order Without Design: How Markets Shape Cities” published by MIT Press in December 2018.
Economist and professor at Harvard University. Former Director of the Taubman Center for State and Local Government and the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston. Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and contributing editor of City Journal.
Urban planner and author known for his work on the perceptual form of urban environments. Author of influential books including "The Image of the City" and "What Time is This Place?"
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Attended the College of William and Mary and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College of Columbia University. Married to Sunil Khilnani, a professor of politics and history at Ashoka University.
City planner, walkability advocate, writer, husband, father. Latest book: Walkable City Rules: http://amzn.to/2C1mprn
Lawyer and businessman. Founder and managing partner of Madrona Venture Group and former director of Amazon.com. Known for investing in high-tech startups, including Impinj, Redfin, Apptio, and Isilon Systems.
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