Jason Corburn Libri

Cities for Life draws lessons from three global cities that are helping their communities heal from trauma.

The book critiques the shortcomings of public health initiatives and urban planning in creating sustainable, healthy environments for future generations. It explores how current practices have neglected essential factors that contribute to the well-being of urban populations, emphasizing the need for innovative strategies and policies. Through analysis and case studies, it advocates for a comprehensive approach that prioritizes health in city development, aiming to inspire change for more resilient and thriving urban communities.

A call to reconnect the fields of urban planning and public health that offers a new decision-making framework for healthy city planning.

Focusing on the integration of local knowledge, this book explores how firsthand experiences of community members can enhance scientific approaches in environmental health decision-making. It presents four detailed case studies from a Brooklyn neighborhood, illustrating the practical application of community insights in addressing environmental health issues and fostering more effective and inclusive decision-making processes.