Recapturing Democracy — How Neoliberal Urban Systems Reshape Cities

Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world.This episode explores Recapturing Democracy by Mark Purcell as a systems-level analysis of how neoliberal urban governance reshapes cities into competitive marketplaces.By focusing on incentive architecture rather than individual policies, the episode shows why development pressures, housing crises, and displacement appear repeatedly across many cities—and why these patterns persist.📺 Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/y4Jq800mgFY❤️ Support on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/posts/recapturing-and-152415908?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkAuthor SupportIf these ideas resonate, consider reading the work yourself or borrowing it from your local library.Call to ActionIf you value systems-level analysis like this, please like, subscribe, and comment with books or topics you’d like us to explore next.AI Use DisclosureThis content was created using AI-assisted tools for research synthesis, structuring, and narration support. All analysis, framing, and editorial decisions are guided by human judgment as part of the Crisis in Perception project.