Boston Book Festival

October 17-19, 2013

2012 Event Descriptions

Triumph of the City

2:30pm BPL Rabb Lecture Hall 700 Boylston St.

Let's talk about cities, specifically our city. Harvard's Edward Glaeser will provide a context for the discussion with a presentation on his book, Triumph of the City. Respondents representing a variety of perspectives will discuss how well Boston is doing, and you can join the discussion, too. Respondents include Boston Foundation President and CEO Paul Grogan; Barbara Berke, Senior Policy Advisor to Mayor Menino; and Boston City Councillor Ayanna Pressley. Moderated by Bob Oakes, WBUR's host of Morning Edition. Sponsored by the Plymouth Rock Foundation.