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The City Beautiful and the Globalization of Urban Planning traces the historical development and international expansion of the City Beautiful movement, a transformative force in urban design and planning. Ian Morley investigates how this architectural and civic philosophy emerged in the late nineteenth century and subsequently influenced city planning practices across continents and cultures.
Through detailed historical analysis, Morley demonstrates how the movement’s principles of aesthetic urban development, monumental architecture, and planned civic spaces were adapted and adopted by cities worldwide. The book examines the complex processes of cultural transfer, local adaptation, and the challenges faced as planners attempted to implement these ideals in diverse geographic and social contexts.
As part of the Elements in Global Urban History series, this work provides essential insights into how cities modernized during the early twentieth century and how global exchanges of ideas shaped contemporary urban environments. It offers valuable perspectives for understanding the roots of modern urban planning and the enduring legacy of the City Beautiful movement.
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