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Happy City

Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design
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Nov 01, 2023
"As a bike commuter, I was already inclined to think of the planning of cities (more bike lanes!) , but this book officially radicalized me into thinking of all the ways cities can be designed to be more live-able for all their citizens.…
May 02, 20221aa rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Everyone who lives in a city can learn from this book, and those who don't can still be edified regarding suitable solutions (and unsuitable ones) to urban problems, which are now and will be for the next centuries, problems impacting all…
Jul 08, 2019abastian003 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great book! I learned a lot about how design choices within a city affect individual and societal health and happiness.
May 21, 2019laurkf rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Such an interesting read that I think about every day!
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Aug 24, 2018michaelfwood rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Once you've read this book (and I mean read, not just turned the pages) your view of cities--and the lifestyle they engender--will be forever changed. You can not go back. Your mental furniture has been permanently re-arranged. …
Aug 29, 2017lktuyen rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a book that all city planner in Markham should read. Especially with the recent development of Highway 7 with the VIVA bus lane and bike lanes. The decision to go with the VIVA designated lane is great but the addition of bike…
Jul 02, 2015mclarjh rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Mere reporting here, no intelligent analysis.
Mar 30, 2015
Oh how I had hoped Jim Watson had read this instead of watching Netflix as he was convalescing!!! IMO City Council needs to read it as well! If I see another condo go up I am going to lose my mind!
Feb 16, 2015Winnipeg1 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Author talks the talk, but doesn't walk the walk. Book a good seller, no doubt.
Feb 15, 2015
I heard about the book on Tapestry. I have been interested in urban design and development since reading Jane Jacobs' "Death and life of great American cities" in the early 1970s
Aug 04, 2014eastvanbookfan rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
As a Vancouver-rite its always fun to read about your city in e.g. after e.g. of how things have played out or are playing out. Those people who managed to slow our rapid freeway/highway expansion that was planned in the 70's/80's,…
Jun 25, 2014velowallah rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Very interesting book that challenges a lot of preconceived notions about how cities develop. It can be maddening at times as you will inevitably be reminded of the terrible car-centered decisions your city halls probably makes. One minor…
Mar 06, 2014TeaD4 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you are interested in the future of cities, this is the book to pick up. The book is a great primer on the basics of what makes a good city, and it should be mandatory reading for anyone going into architecture, urban planning,…
Feb 28, 2014awoodfin rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
reorder-on pg 75
LMcShaneCLE
Dec 06, 2013LMcShaneCLE rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
We have a moral imperative to build "Happy Cities" - we can not live in isolation and we need energy, food, market and transportation systems/services that encourage healthy community - best book I have read on this topic.