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Resources on People-Centered Cities

Education is the first step toward change. Here are resources that inspired us.

Recommended Video Channels

Not Just Bikes

What cities built for people, not cars, look like

Strong Towns

Financially and socially sustainable urban development

City Beautiful

The history and future of urban planning

Recommended Reading

  • Happy City - Charles Montgomery
  • Walkable City Rules - Jeff Speck
  • Strong Towns - Charles Marohn
  • The Death and Life of Great American Cities - Jane Jacobs

Success Stories

Ljubljana

Ljubljana, Slovenia

European Green Capital 2016 - pedestrian center, excellent public transport

Ghent

Ghent, Belgium

Circulation plan that reduced traffic by 12% and increased cyclists by 25%

Pontevedra

Pontevedra, Spain

City of 80,000 inhabitants almost entirely pedestrianized, zero pedestrian deaths since 2011

Oradea

Oradea, Romania

Successful urban regeneration in Romania - restored historic center, modern tramway