Elevation – A cultural history of the elevator

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Introduction 9
3. Elevation – A cultural history of the elevator 16
4. Megamobility – Technology for the individual in the urbanised world 30
5. Cooperation – Urban planning is a community project 44
6. Variety – The Südstadt in Tübingen as a model for the city 62
7. Syntax – Planning urban accessibility 78
8. Image – The imaginary as an instrument of urban and regional planning 94
9. Practice Reducing barriers 112
10. Everyday life – Normalisation breeds discrimination 120
11. Public utility – Car sharing as a complementary means of urban mobility 134
12. Reflection – Philosophy for everyone? 144
13. Internet – Digital inclusion for everyone regardless of their abilities 158
14. Competition – The Schindler Award and the culture of education 170
15. Backmatter 181