What Does a People-Friendly City Look Like?

A successful city is a lot like a puzzle, but it shouldn’t feel that way for the people living in it. What if walking through a city felt more like an invitation, and less like a challenge? In this episode we explore how sensory design, social design, and inclusive design can transform urban environments into places that are easy to exist in.

 

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Special thanks to the following sources: 

American Psychological Association – Designing cities to improve mental health with Jenny Roe, PhD | Speaking of Psychology

Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health

Making cities mental health friendly for adolescents and young adults, Pamela Y. Collins. et al.

Project for Public Spaces

Singapore Urban Redevelopment Authority – Designing our age-friendly city

Social Capital and the Built Environment: The Importance of Walkable Neighborhoods, Kevin M. Leyden

The Uses of Disorder – Richard Sennett        

UNICEF Child Friendly Cities