‘With striking imagery, the book showcases Doctoroff’s grand ambitions and achievements.’ – New York Post ‘Every journalist, politician and pundit worth their salt has read (or claims to have read) Robert Caro’s “The Power Broker”, about Robert Moses. In the 20th century Moses built bridges, tunnels, roads, public housing and beaches, reshaping and sometimes scarring New York City and its surrounds. They should also read “The Urbanist: Dan Doctoroff and the Rise of New York”, which chronicles in roughly 100 essays how Mr. Doctoroff, the city’s deputy mayor under Mike Bloomberg, helped to reshape New York after the attacks of September 11th, 2001. He used the rebuilding of Lower Manhattan as a catalyst for growth all over the city. He was the force behind new cultural institutions, such as the Shed, along with new stadiums and parks, including the High Line. Nearly half of the city was re-zoned, with quality-of-life improvements and sustainability in mind and with decidedly less bulldozing than Moses.’ – The Economist ‘A new book, The Urbanist, tells Doctoroff’s story through a collection of essays from notables including Bloomberg, Hillary Clinton, and Paul Goldberger, as well as through more than 450 photographs of his recognizable landmarks.’ – Air Mail ‘An exhaustive look at New York City’s incredible transformation, shepherded by Dan Doctoroff. . .. inspires readers to dream big and deliver results.’ – Bloomberg