For this essay, focus on the Introduction by Atoh (2019). Attoh (2019) also draws on Lefebvre’s (1996) conception of “the right to the city.” He quotes aspects of Lefebvre’s (1996) definition: “it was ‘a right to urban life, to renewed centrality, to places of encounter and exchange,’ as well as a ‘cry and demand’ for a more just city” 11. So, how should we think about the right to the city more broadly? And, how can “the right to city” be applied to transit, if at all? What are the challenges to declaring a right to transit? At the same, time how is public transportation related to people’s ability to assert a right to the city and even the functioning of urban democracy?
Argue why or why not public transit should be considered a right to the city. Make three points (paragraphs with topic sentences) for or against considering transit as part of “the right to the city.” You shoud use this chapter as your main source, but you may use other class readings to make your case. Make sure to use quotes (targeted and not too long) and citations to provide evidence for your argument.
Write an introductory paragraph that has a thesis statement that incorporates teh three points you will make to support your argument / thesis (underline it – 1 point)
Three body paragraphs: each paragraph should have a topic sentence and present evidence to support the point you are making in this paragraph.
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