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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. He identified the elements that create vibrant public spaces within the city and filmed a variety of urban plazas in New York City in the 1970s. [1]
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.
William Hadden Whyte, FSA, FRHistS (born 1975) is a British academic historian specialising in the architecture of British churches, schools and universities. Since 2014, he has been Professor of Social and Architectural History at the University of Oxford, and he is Vice-President of St John's College, Oxford, as of 2018.
Learn about the life and work of William Whyte, a pioneer of urban design and a best-selling author of The Organization Man. This book by journalist Richard Rein explores Whyte's creative mind, his unconventional wisdom, and his influence on public life.
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.
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...
