Order Without Design

In this insightful audiobook, renowned urban planner Alain Bertaud explores how integrating urban economics into operational urban planning can enhance city productivity and the welfare of residents. He emphasizes the critical role of markets in urban development, drawing from his extensive experience across 40 cities globally. Bertaud provides a quantitative lens on urban planning, discussing the relationships between labor markets, infrastructure design, and land use regulations, while advocating for a collaborative approach between urban planners and economists to optimize city management.