The author develops the philosophy of his work with an initial historical section, and then he explains the main points and pivots of a future policy for his city. One major theme emerged: that of the proximity of decisions. The verticality of these decisions goes from the bottom up, but also from the top down.
Richard Pogliano compares Nice and its neighborhoods to the assembly of several villages, each with its own identity and culture.
The author is primarily an economist, and he emphasized the necessary economic activity of the city. It is a fabric made of artisans, small merchants, and small businesses that ensures the life of the neighborhoods and hence of Nice.
It is clear that Mr. Pogliano adds his voice to the pre-electoral literature of the upcoming municipal elections. From his work, one can sense a love for his city, his roots, and the economist breaks in a certain way with the current discourse on globalization.
Richard Pogliano’s book, through its title and content, is an invitation to a fireside chat, a meeting with the author. It addresses each of us, seeming to speak personally to us, and in this way, it innovates compared to other candidates’ books, those who are declared for the upcoming municipal elections in Nice.
A book to read, a project for our city.
Thierry Jan
