"This is such an important contribution that helps to fill a yawning gap. There is a dearth of critical commentaries examining the changes in cities wrought by neo-liberalism. At last a multi-disciplinary collection of writing that brings together some of the best." 
Anna Minton, Journalist and Author of 'Ground Control'

"Let me make this clear right from the start: I recommend you read Critical Cities Volume 2. I predict you will find many of the pieces gathered together within it interesting, informative, passionate, thought-provoking, and ultimately enriching. It is also quite possible that you will find the book infuriating and throw it down in exasperation once or twice, but then let me clarify: I think you should read this book because it will be good for you to do so."
Dominic Church, Architectural Review, October 2011 Edition 

"This collection explicitly and honestly wears its politics on its sleeve, a necessary counterpoint to the political disavowal or equivocation of too many urban actors. The exhilaration in the book lies in the stories told and in their transformative potential." 
Professor Jeremy Till and author of 'Architecture Depends'

 
"Critical Cities 2 is a fascinating, challenging and insightful critique of contemporary urbanism and gives a voice to many who are often overlooked and bypassed in development processes. It is an essential counterweight to the glib assertions of many urban commentators". 
Julian Dobson - Co-founder of New Start Magazine and Author of Living With Rats Blog

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"An excellent and important polemic".
Owen Hatherley - Author, A Guide to the New Ruins of Great Britain

"This is an incredible book that will move you deeply... 5 stars"
Andrea Gibbons - Author, organiser and PM Press editor

 

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"Critical Cities does not attempt to give answers to issues afflicting London’s urban environment, nor does it preach a new way to reshape the city. It has been written with the intention of reaching an audience beyond architects and urban planners… The book is filled with facts and ideas, and resists academic form and terminology, which can be exclusive… Critical Cities is an essential read, which provides a clear and honest approach to issues inextricably linked to the built environment and, most importantly, on a human scale." 
Gian Luca Amadei, Blueprint Magazine 

"… enterprising group This Is Not A Gateway (Deepa Naik & Trenton Oldfield) released Critical Cities, which includes compelling essays about public space in relation to park benches, local cafes and Bollywood cinemas, all of which contain more meaning and beauty then any new Gormley is likely to give us… When are we going to start using the intellectual and artistic power of people who are involved in the contemporary debate about what public space should be." 
Kieran Long, Architectural Journal

"Every mayor should read this! Especially in Romania!" 
Davidsign, Dezeen

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