In an interview leading up to Walk21 in Vienna this October, Charles says, “We all agree that walkability is the goal. The question is: How can we create places that make walking feel wonderful, rather than a chore? It’s about more than just making space for pedestrians. We have got to understand the ways that streets, sidewalks, architecture and other systems affect how we feel and move.” The Walk21 conference is the premier… Continue reading
This urgent cause requires more than peer-reviewed studies. It demands a call to action that appeals to people’s deepest values. The planet’s estimated 1.2 billion Catholics got just that call to action from their Pope this spring.
Continue readingJoin Happy City’s Charles Montgomery and community activist/developer Mark Shieh on July 9 for Happy Hours, part of a series of “fun and brainy talks” at the Museum of Vancouver. The event features drink specials and a visit to the museum’s Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show exhibit. Guests will learn how they can become “design activists” who can make cities happier, more social places. We were happy to see this event profiled in the Power and Influence Magazine Summer 2015 Edition.
A quick chat with CBC TV’s Andrew Chang about how to build more happiness in Vancouver (and other big cities):
Continue readingHow does the built environment influence how feel and behave? Our collaborators at Futurewise agreed that this is an important question for cities like Seattle, which has experienced rapid redevelopment of its core neighbourhoods in the last few years. The city has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build happiness into–or out of–these places. Historical studies have suggested that the design and programming of street edges can either draw people or repel them.… Continue reading
How much joy can we pack into city spaces? @DanielStrTowns makes a case for measuring 'delight per acre.' Love it. https://t.co/8vuWuGPzys, Should I hang out with someone whose political views I hate? If you can handle it, yes. 'Democracy falters ... when… https://t.co/CKuPQtu6Mq, The Squamish Nation just may teach all of us how to provide affordable community housing. https://t.co/cU6CZIZtN8, 
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