Pointillistic Cities

19/11/2025 20 min

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Episode Synopsis

The Pointillistic City explores how microspatial inequities at the property and street levels drive disparities in community well-being. Daniel T. O’Brien utilizes urban informatics and detailed digital data to argue that neighborhoods are mosaics of diverse places. The book demonstrates this perspective through case studies on crime and environmental justice in Boston, advocating for science-driven, community-led policies that target hyperlocal conditions to effectively enhance equity.