The Urbanist: Dan Doctoroff and the Rise of New York

Daniel L. Doctoroff's book, The Urbanist, tells the story of his transformative role in New York City's development, featuring behind-the-scenes accounts of significant projects and contributions from government insiders, journalists, academics, athletes, architects, and filmmakers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 490 pages
Publication date: 25 April 2024
Publisher: Monacelli Press

Daniel L. Doctoroff, who served as New York City's Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding from 2002 to 2007, played a pivotal role in transforming the city during that time. In this book, Doctoroff shares the stories of some of the most transformative projects in recent history, including new maps and diagrams created specifically for this publication. The book provides behind-the-scenes accounts of significant projects such as Brooklyn Bridge Park, the High Line, Million Trees NYC, the development of PlaNYC's blueprint for urban sustainability, the rebuilding of Ground Zero, the Lower Manhattan Vision Plan, and more. Contributors include government insiders, journalists, academics, athletes, architects, and filmmakers, including Hillary Clinton, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Elizabeth Diller, and Doctoroff himself. The Urbanist presents the story of Doctoroff's legacy, which includes creating new economic hubs in all five boroughs, reclaiming the waterfront with a series of iconic parks, supporting new museums and cultural institutions, and reshaping the city's transportation network.

Weight: 2760g
Dimension: 314 x 252 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781580936323