People Power in Cities

In an era plagued by increasing inequality and intensifying climate change, residents of cities are facing crises on multiple fronts, including housing, transport, healthcare, policing, pollution, and dramatic population fluctuations.In response, people are coming together to find solutions.But what does it take for them to change their city for good?People Power in Cities is an analysis of the strategies people are using to fight for social and climate justice and achieve a greater say in how their cities are run.Highlighting the voices of organizers, activists, thinkers, and movements on the ground, Amanda Tattersall and Kurt Iveson reveal complex ecologies of people struggling for rights to home, dignity, and freedom.They draw from examples around the world, such as the 'be water' fluidity tactic used by crowds in Hong Kong, micro-utopia squats in Cape Town, and electoral reclamation of institutions in Barcelona.Unpacking the advantages and limitations of each strategy, Tattersall a