The Environmental Advantages of Cities

“William Meyer concisely and engagingly demolishes the persistent popular misconception that cities are bad for people and the environment. Adjusting for wealth and population density, he shows that the town beats the country on almost all indicators of environment and pollution, resource consumption, and human health and well-being. This is a must-read for friends and foes of the city alike.” – Steve Rayner, James Martin Professor and Director of the Program for the Future of Cities, Oxford University “William Meyer has amassed an impressive critique of the commonsense notion of an urban penalty. He marshals this considerable evidence into a persuasive argument that exposes the fallacies in the popular view and showcases the efficiencies and environmental benefits offered by city living. This work is vitally important reading for those interested in the future of urban life.” – Craig E. Colten, Carl O. Sauer Professor, Department of Geography and Anthropology, Louisiana State University “This book is a significant contribution to the field of urban studies. It will be valuable for researchers in many diverse fields, including planning, geography, sociology, and history. It will also be a book that policy makers should read because it dismantles a number of the arguments that are being used to slow the movement of people to cities.” – Timothy Crimmins, Director of the Center for Neighborhood and Metropolitan Studies, Georgia State University

William B. Meyer is Associate Professor of Geography at Colgate University. He is the author of Americans and Their Weather: A History and Human Impact on the Earth.

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