In The Well-Tempered City, urban visionary Jonathan F. P. Rose explores the role of cities in tackling 21st-century challenges—from climate change and resource scarcity to social inequality and rapid population growth.

Drawing on modern science, examples from ancient civilizations, and insights into human nature, Rose presents a five-pronged model designed to infuse cities with systems that foster:

• Equality
• Resilience
• Adaptability
• Well-being
• Harmony with nature

By applying the musical concept of “temperament,” each element seeks to balance urban development with ecological sustainability. This reasoned blueprint offers planners, policymakers, and engaged citizens a hopeful path toward metropolises that are more inclusive, resourceful, and harmonious.

Readers will find case studies and practical strategies that demonstrate how harmonizing different systems can reshape our cities for a thriving future.

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