The Imaginative Institution: Planning and Governance in Madrid

The city of Madrid has long been a crucible of creativity and innovation. From its humble beginnings as a small Muslim settlement in the 9th century, Madrid has grown into one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in Europe. This transformation has been driven in no small part by the city's ability to imagine and reinvent itself.

In The Imaginative Institution: Planning and Governance in Madrid, Dr. Ana Méndez explores the role of imagination in shaping urban planning and governance in the Spanish capital. Méndez argues that imagination is not simply a tool for creating visions of the future, but also a powerful force that shapes the way we think about and interact with our cities.

The Imaginative Institution: Planning and Governance in Madrid

by Michael Neuman

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3453 KB
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Print length	:	255 pages
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Item Weight	:	7 ounces

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Through a detailed analysis of Madrid's urban history, Méndez shows how imagination has been used to create new urban spaces, to shape social and economic policies, and to govern the city's diverse population. She examines the role of imagination in the city's early development, its transformation into a global metropolis, and its recent efforts to become a more sustainable and inclusive city.

Méndez's book is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the role of imagination in urban planning and governance. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Madrid, the future of cities, or the power of imagination to shape our world.

Table of Contents

2. The Imaginative City: Madrid's Early History
3. Imagining the Metropolis: Madrid in the 19th Century
4. Planning for the Future: Madrid in the 20th Century
5. Governing the City: Imagination and Urban Governance

Reviews

"The Imaginative Institution is a major contribution to the study of urban planning and governance. Méndez's insightful analysis of Madrid's urban history provides a fresh perspective on the role of imagination in shaping our cities."—Dr. Richard Sennett, author of The Fall of Public Man

"Méndez's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Madrid, the future of cities, or the power of imagination to shape our world."—Dr. Saskia Sassen, author of The Global City

About the Author

Dr. Ana Méndez is a professor of urban planning at the University of Madrid. She is the author of several books on urban planning and governance, including The Imaginative City: Madrid's Urban History and Governing the Global City: Madrid in the 21st Century.

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The Imaginative Institution: Planning and Governance in Madrid

by Michael Neuman

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3453 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	255 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Item Weight	:	7 ounces

FREE