EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 20 MIN
Pointillistic Cities
from Pomodoro Breaks · host Panigrahi Nirma
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.
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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.
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