August 6, 2014

In Memoriam: Peter Hall

Peter Hall – British planner, thinker, author – died at 82 on July 30.

The obituary in the New York Times primarily credits him “with developing the concept of enterprise zones to spur growth by reducing taxes and regulations in blighted urban areas.”   But for those of us fascinated by the history and development of cities, he will be known for this:

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Peter Hall

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One of his several dozen books, but one of the best for those who wish to explore the many facets of humanity’s greatest creations.

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