The Urban Condition

Exploring the contemporary urban condition, this book delves into the challenges of reestablishing urban spaces that resonate with modern life. Olivier Mongin reflects on the transformation from defined cities as centers of cultural and social integration to an era dominated by vast megalopolises and global networks. It raises critical questions about the potential decline of urban values and the impact of fragmentation and chaotic sprawl on our cities, prompting a reconsideration of historical legacies such as the Greek polis and Enlightenment Paris.