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The Greatest Misallocation of Resources in the History of the World

The Greatest Misallocation of Resources in the History of the World

FromPlacemakers


The Greatest Misallocation of Resources in the History of the World

FromPlacemakers

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Nov 7, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

How do you solve a problem like the suburbs? For one man in Arizona, itmeans creating an agricultural utopia, replete with picket fences and a communitygarden. He was inspired by one of our era's  most scathing critics of suburbansprawl: James Howard Kunstler. We'll hear from both about what happens whenyou try to remedy what Kunstler calls “the greatest misallocation of resources in thehistory of the world.”
Released:
Nov 7, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (22)

All communities face certain challenges. But some people see challenges as opportunities. On Placemakers, we bring you stories about the spaces we inhabit and the people who shape them. Join us as we criss-cross the country, introducing you to real people in real communities — people who make a difference in how we travel, work, and live. You’ll never look at your community the same way again.