The politics of urbanity : form and knowledge

Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1982.

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Main Author: Unger, Monika
Other Authors: Edward Robbins.
Format: Thesis
Language:eng
Published: Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2005
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/15959
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spelling mit-1721.1/159592019-04-09T16:00:46Z The politics of urbanity : form and knowledge Unger, Monika Edward Robbins. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Architecture. Cities and towns Belgium Brussels Architecture Belgium Brussels Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Architecture, 1982. MICROFICHE COPY AVAILABLE IN ARCHIVES AND ROTCH. Bibliography: leaves 105-106. This thesis focuses on the search for a more equitable urban environment. In Western Europe, the hope that cities are relevant forms of living and interacting, still exists. In Brussels, in the last fifteen years, the inhabitants formed a unique network of actions that attempts to recapture the city as a place where people have the right to work and live. One must look at the Brussels experience in light of the theories that led to the ideological development of the inhabitants' struggle. Theories, that share with the Brussels movement the search for social justice. The first part of this work contains an analysis of relevant aspects of Manuel Castells', David Harvey's and Henri Lefebvre's theories, and of Leon Krier's vision. The second part examines the network of urban struggles in Brussels and analyzes the relations hip of the theoretical contributions and the inhabitants' action. Finally, the conclusion will investigate the responsibility of the architect in the light of Brussels' experience. by Monika Unger. M.S. 2005-08-04T18:18:49Z 2005-08-04T18:18:49Z 1982 1982 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/15959 08995800 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 106 [i.e. 107] leaves 5993132 bytes 5992891 bytes application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf e-be--- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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The politics of urbanity : form and knowledge
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Cities and towns Belgium Brussels
Architecture Belgium Brussels
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