The Cities We Need: Essential Stories of Everyday Places

The Cities We Need: Essential Stories of Everyday Places by Gabrielle Bendiner-Viani ’98 tells the stories of residents in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Oakland, Calif. From the diners to the churches to the donut shops, photographer and urbanist Bendiner-Viani shows how unassuming places help foster a sense of belonging and create community. (MIT Press, 2024)