American Urbanist: How William H. Whyte Reshaped Public Life

A Smart Growth Network Webinar

Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 1:00pm EDT
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William (Holly) Whyte was a pioneer of people-centered urban design who challenged planners to look beyond their desks and drawings: “You have to get out and walk.”

Richard Rein, author of the new biography of White, American Urbanist: How William H. Whyte's Unconventional Wisdom Reshaped Public Life joined us to offer a glimpse into the mind of an urbanist whose thoughts changed how planners and others think about how to create the kinds of places where we want to live.

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Richard K. Rein | An Island Press Author

Richard K. Rein

After a reporting career that included stops at Time Magazine and People, Richard K. Rein launched a nationally acclaimed weekly newspaper, U.S. 1, that helped the Princeton-Route 1 corridor become more than an “edge city.” Rein now serves on Princeton Future, a nonprofit that promotes sustainable urbanism in his hometown.