<h1>Introduction of Jan Gehl's New Book Cities for People</h1>
In this groundbreaking book, world-renowned Danish architect Jan Gehl clarifies the reasons and methods for creating "cities for people." Through insights from his lifelong research, Gehl has helped transform the environments of numerous cities worldwide to make them more enjoyable and comfortable for people.
In light of changing demographic factors and lifestyle transformations, he emphasizes four essential questions that must be considered for successful urban development planning. He explains how to create cities that are vibrant, safe, sustainable, and healthy. Jan Gehl teaches us to think about even the largest city on a very small scale. According to him, the urban environment must be perceived through all five senses and from the perspective of a pedestrian, not a car driver. Too often, we perceive how this perspective has been neglected in planning over the last half-century.
"Jan Gehl calls on the human dimension of urban space with the message of his book. The measure of quality must again be the person, not the automobile, as it has been for the past half-century. The town halls of many world cities reflect this trend, and both citizens and tourists appreciate it. Jan Gehl documents this change in thinking globally and thereby calls for us and our politicians to follow suit."
"At a time when Prague and other Czech cities are seeking their urban plan, Jan Gehl's book is not only inspirational but also necessary. Through examples from many cities, richly illustrated with photographs and plans, Jan Gehl shapes the city not for a narrow group of people or as an engineering or transport structure, but as a natural harmony for the individual passerby."
"Jan Gehl, with his insightful perspective and urgent tone, can convince us that cities can become pleasant places to live. Once you finish the book, send it to your mayor!”
"We associate a pleasant and environmentally friendly life with staying in the countryside, close to nature, far from the city. Jan Gehl's book pulls us out of this misconception. Persuasively, with concrete examples, he shows that thoughtfully and sensitively shaped urban spaces offer specific opportunities for the joys of both everyday and festive days."
In light of changing demographic factors and lifestyle transformations, he emphasizes four essential questions that must be considered for successful urban development planning. He explains how to create cities that are vibrant, safe, sustainable, and healthy. Jan Gehl teaches us to think about even the largest city on a very small scale. According to him, the urban environment must be perceived through all five senses and from the perspective of a pedestrian, not a car driver. Too often, we perceive how this perspective has been neglected in planning over the last half-century.
"Jan Gehl calls on the human dimension of urban space with the message of his book. The measure of quality must again be the person, not the automobile, as it has been for the past half-century. The town halls of many world cities reflect this trend, and both citizens and tourists appreciate it. Jan Gehl documents this change in thinking globally and thereby calls for us and our politicians to follow suit."
Miroslav Kundrata, Director of the Partnership Foundation
"At a time when Prague and other Czech cities are seeking their urban plan, Jan Gehl's book is not only inspirational but also necessary. Through examples from many cities, richly illustrated with photographs and plans, Jan Gehl shapes the city not for a narrow group of people or as an engineering or transport structure, but as a natural harmony for the individual passerby."
David Vávra, Actor and Architect
"Jan Gehl, with his insightful perspective and urgent tone, can convince us that cities can become pleasant places to live. Once you finish the book, send it to your mayor!”
Petr Kratochvíl, Architectural Theorist
"We associate a pleasant and environmentally friendly life with staying in the countryside, close to nature, far from the city. Jan Gehl's book pulls us out of this misconception. Persuasively, with concrete examples, he shows that thoughtfully and sensitively shaped urban spaces offer specific opportunities for the joys of both everyday and festive days."
Hana Librová, Sociologist and Environmentalist
About the Author:
JAN GEHL is an architect and former professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He is one of the founding partners of Gehl Architects – Urban Quality Consultants and is the author of publications such as Life between Buildings, New City Spaces, Public Spaces – Public Life, and New City Life. His projects have helped improve urban environments in cities such as Copenhagen, Stockholm, Rotterdam, London, Amman, Muscat, Melbourne, Sydney, San Francisco, Seattle, and New York. He has been awarded honorary membership in organizations such as RIBA, AIA, RAIC, and PIA.
Basic Information:
Original English edition: Cities for People (2010)
Author: Jan Gehl
Translation: Karel Blažek, Bronislava Blažková
Number of pages: 282
Expert proofreading: Petr Kratochvíl, Robert Sedlák
Language editing: Hana Pospíšilová
Type and order of edition: Czech edition - first
Month and year of publication: May 2012
Estimated price: 790 CZK
Publisher and Distribution:
Partnership, o.p.s. established by the Partnership Foundation
Údolní 33, 602 00 Brno
tel: 515 903 111
www.nadacepartnerstvi.cz
About the Author:
JAN GEHL is an architect and former professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He is one of the founding partners of Gehl Architects – Urban Quality Consultants and is the author of publications such as Life between Buildings, New City Spaces, Public Spaces – Public Life, and New City Life. His projects have helped improve urban environments in cities such as Copenhagen, Stockholm, Rotterdam, London, Amman, Muscat, Melbourne, Sydney, San Francisco, Seattle, and New York. He has been awarded honorary membership in organizations such as RIBA, AIA, RAIC, and PIA.
Basic Information:
Original English edition: Cities for People (2010)
Author: Jan Gehl
Translation: Karel Blažek, Bronislava Blažková
Number of pages: 282
Expert proofreading: Petr Kratochvíl, Robert Sedlák
Language editing: Hana Pospíšilová
Type and order of edition: Czech edition - first
Month and year of publication: May 2012
Estimated price: 790 CZK
Publisher and Distribution:
Partnership, o.p.s. established by the Partnership Foundation
Údolní 33, 602 00 Brno
tel: 515 903 111
www.nadacepartnerstvi.cz
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