“Cities must urge urban planners and architects to reinforce pedestrianism as an integrated city policy to develop lively, safe, sustainable and healthy cities. It is equally urgent to strengthen the social function of city space as a meeting place that contributes toward the aims of social sustainability and an open and democratic society.” SocialSpaceCitiesPolicyHealthySafeFunctionAimDemocraticMeetingsUrgesArchitectSustainabilityUrbanUrgentLivelyIntegratedDemocratic SocietyPlanners Book:Cities for People Source: Cities for People
“First life, then spaces, then buildings - the other way around never works.” WayFirstsSpaceBuilding Author:Jan Gehl
“In a Society becoming steadily more privatized with private homes, cars, computers, offices and shopping centers, the public component of our lives is disappearing. It is more and more important to make the cities inviting, so we can meet our fellow citizens face to face and experience directly through our senses. Public life in good quality public spaces is an important part of a democratic life and a full life.” ImportantHomeFacesLife IsSpaceCitiesQualityOur LivesCarBecomingCitizensOfficeComputerFellowsDemocraticDisappearSensesShoppingComponentsFace To FacePublic LifeInvitingGood QualityFull LifeShopping Centers Author:Jan Gehl
