Kyle Paoletta takes readers on a virtual road trip around his native region, transporting us across hundreds of years and thousands of miles in his new book “American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest.”


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-01-21 11:36:32">January 21, 2025 at 11:36 AM EST</time>

Kyle Paoletta takes readers on a virtual road trip around his native region, transporting us across hundreds of years and thousands of miles in his new book “American Oasis: Finding the Future in t…{ai:summary}<p>Kyle Paoletta's book "American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest" offers a journey through time and space, exploring the history and potential of the Southwest region. The narrative combines personal reflections with broader themes of urban development.</p><p>#culture</p>