For local churches an often overlooked dimension of the city is the built environment. What does urban form reveal about a city? What does it communicate in terms of values and culture? More than that, what role do local churches have in shaping the built environment for the betterment of the city? The Gospel and the Built Environment explores the connection between the gospel and urban form. More than that, but how healthy urban form promotes human flourishing.
Sean Benesh lives in Portland, Oregon leading two startups and teaching at two local universities. He has authored over a dozen books related to cities, gentrification, bicycles, social entrepreneurship, and starting churches.