DAVID SIM
u003ciu003eImagine waking up to the gentle noises of the city, and moving through your day with complete confidence that you will get where you need to go quickly and efficiently.u003c/iu003e u003ciu003eSoft Cityu003c/iu003e is about ease and comfort, where density has a human dimension, adapting to our ever-changing needs, nurturing relationships, and accommodating the pleasures of everyday life. How do we move from the current reality in most citesseparated uses and lengthy commutes in single-occupancy vehicles that drain human, environmental, and community resourcesto support a soft city approach?u003cbru003e u003cbru003e In u003ciu003eSoft Cityu003c/iu003e David Sim, partner and creative director at Gehl, shows how this is possible, presenting ideas and graphic examples from around the globe. He draws from his vast design experience to make a case for a dense and diverse built environment at a human scale, which he presents through a series of observations of older and newer places, and a range of simple built phenomena, some traditional and some totally new inventions.u003cbru003e u003cbru003e Sim shows that increasing density is not enough. The soft city must consider the organization and layout of the built environment for more fluid movement and comfort, a diversity of building types, and thoughtful design to ensure a sustainable urban environment and society.u003cbru003e u003cbru003e u003ciu003eSoft Cityu003c/iu003e begins with the big ideas of happiness and quality of life, and then shows how they are tied to the way we live. The heart of the book is highly visual and shows the building blocks for neighborhoods: building types and their organization and orientation; how we can get along as we get around a city; and living with the weather. As every citizen deals with the reality of a changing climate, u003ciu003eSoft Cityu003c/iu003e explores how the built environment can adapt and respond.u003cbru003e u003cbru003e u003ciu003eSoft Cityu003c/iu003e offers inspiration, ideas, and guidance for anyone interested in city building. Sim shows how to make any city more efficient, more livable, and better connected to the environment.u003cbru003e
