{"title":"Matias Echanove","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eMatias Echanove\u003c\/em\u003e, a visionary thinker renowned for his insightful explorations into urban environments and culture. Echanove, a distinguished voice in the realms of arts and culture, continues to shape our understanding of cities and their complexities through his compelling narratives and analyses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of his oeuvre, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Homegrown City\u003c\/strong\u003e, offers a unique perspective on the organic development of urban spaces, challenging conventional views on city planning and architecture. Echanove's works are essential reads for those interested in the dynamic interplay between people, culture, and the urban landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Echanove's books to uncover a wealth of knowledge and a fresh look at the cities we inhabit. His thoughtful examination of how cities evolve and flourish is both inspiring and educational, making his works a valuable addition to any library focused on arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-homegrown-city-by-matias-sendoa-echanove-9781788730136","title":"The Homegrown City","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the middle of this century, over 3 billion people will live in settlements typically called slums or referred to euphemistically as “informal”. These unplanned, though often functionally integrated neighbourhoods are seen as the antithesis of the planned metropolis. However, as Echanove and Srivastava argue, the homegrown city is a fragile yet resilient part of an urban system, which has been dismissed and brutalised for too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Homegrown City\u003c\/i\u003e is about how cities develop and evolve through the actions of those who use them. Echanove and Srivastava present this user-generated city in opposition to the speculative and commercialised approach that dominates the urban imagination today. They contend that the starting point for solving issues such as unequal distribution of wealth, access to housing, and the environmental crisis lies in a grounded approach to urban development, which recognises the value of collective intelligence and citizen participation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a series of case studies from Asia, Europe, and the Americas, the book challenges the way we look at the city by connecting it to those who build it, suggesting how it can grow for the benefit of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eURBZ is the groundbreaking design and research group founded in Dharavi, Mumbai, in 2008 and now working across the world. Their hugely influential work has been exhibited in major museums and institutions in the US, Europe, and Latin America. \u003ci\u003eThe Homegrown City\u003c\/i\u003e is their first book on the most urgent questions of the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363115712748,"sku":"9781788730136","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23830403482824.jpg?v=1772914614"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/matias-echanove.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}