Discover a view of the city as a place that can support a happier life. The book “Happy City” by Charles Montgomery examines how the form of cities and urban planning can influence people's everyday experiences - from moving through streets to the quality of public space.

Why choose “Happy City”?

This publication offers an engaging, popular-science approach to the relationship between the urban environment and how people feel in it. It focuses on topics such as transportation, public space, neighborhoods, and generally how thoughtful urbanism can contribute to a better quality of life.

“Happy City” may appeal to readers interested in architecture, urbanism, and how cities function in practice - whether for professional reasons or simply out of curiosity and personal interest.

Main product advantages

• Clearly presented the topic of the relationship between the urban environment and quality of life.
• Inspiration to think about how a city can function better for its residents.
• Real-world context of architecture and urbanism, suitable even for non-specialist readers.
• Readable popular style for anyone interested in modern cities.
• Suitable for students and practice in the fields of urbanism, architecture, and public administration (as supplementary inspiration and a source of topics).

General product features

• Title: Happy City
• Author: Charles Montgomery
• Type: book
• Topics: city, urbanism, architecture, quality of life
• Suitable for readers interested in the urban environment and its impact on everyday life