Books like Triumph of the City

Triumph of the City by Edward L. Glaeser reads as analytical, informative. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Walkable city

Jeff Speck · 2012

Both explore sustainability

71% genome match

The economy of cities

Jane Jacobs · 1969

Both explore innovation

67% genome match

Marketing places

Philip Kotler · 1993

Same business feel

62% genome match

The Rise of the Creative Class

Richard Florida · 2002

Both explore innovation

55% genome match

Biophilic cities

Timothy Beatley · 2010

Both explore sustainability

64% genome match

Design with nature

Ian L. McHarg · 1969

Both explore sustainability

57% genome match

The Box

Marc Levinson · 2006

Both explore globalization & innovation

75% genome match

The Creative Economy

John Howkins · 2001

Both explore innovation

60% genome match

Elon Musk

Ashlee Vance · 2013

Both explore innovation

71% genome match

More from Less

Andrew McAfee · 2019

Both explore sustainability & innovation

78% genome match

The One Device

Brian Merchant · 2017

Both explore innovation & globalization

74% genome match

City sense and city design

Kevin Lynch · 1990

Same nonfiction feel

57% genome match