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William Hollingsworth " Holly " Whyte Jr. (July 11, 1917 – July 11, 1999) was an American urbanist, sociologist, organizational analyst, journalist and people-watcher.
Jan 3, 2010 · Learn about William H. Whyte, a pioneer of urban studies and placemaking, who observed and analyzed human behavior in public spaces. Discover his biography, perspectives, quotes, and accolades from Project for Public Spaces.
William Whyte is a historian of people, things and places, especially architecture and institutions. He is the author of several books, including Redbrick, Unlocking the Church, and The University, and the editor of the Oxford Illustrated History of England.
Jan 12, 2022 · Richard K. Rein’s book tells the story of William H. Whyte, a sociologist who wrote “The Organization Man” and helped to rethink how cities look and feel.
- Alexandra Jacobs
Mar 25, 2022 · Richard K. Rein, a journalist and urban activist (the best kind), has done Holly great justice in his new book, American Urbanist: How William H. Whyte’s Unconventional Wisdom Reshaped Public...
- Roberta Brandes Gratz
Mar 18, 2024 · It is nearly impossible to make it out of a planning program without learning about William Hollingsworth Whyte and his influence on urban design. He studied the intricate weave of social interactions in public spaces which formed the core of a fascinating discussion with author Richard Rein in the
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Jul 21, 2022 · William H. “Holly” Whyte is best known, in urban planning circles, for his sociological research into what makes public spaces successful, as reported in his 1980 book, The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces.
