Social Infrastructure for Healthy, Happy, and Equitable Cities

Professor Klinenberg is a sociologist and scholar of urban studies, culture, and media. His book, Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life, demonstrates that beautiful, respectful, community-supporting spaces are key to well-being.

Professor Klinenberg will discuss how cities like Berkeley can design and invest in support of social infrastructure.His special love for public libraries mirrors our community’s and the parallels he draws invite us to consider dedicating the same care to our shared outdoor and other civic spaces.