Happy Cities/Nations

 

What are the key ingredients in creating a happy city? The “World Happiness Report 2022” uses composite factor that looks at different variables to measure happiness. However, as cities keep progressing and developing, everyone's needs and expectations begin to change, especially when “Coexisting with Covid” has been more and more accepted by the citizens and social distancing measures has been eased gradually. How can we redesign, recreate and reimagine our places, spaces and communities for the happiness of a city? Let’s make reference to the “Happiest” cities/countries in the world on their policy initiatives and urban design.

Happiest Countries in the World (2022) Top 10

Publisher: The Luxury Escape

The country isn’t just carbon neutral - it’s carbon negative | Tshering Tobgay

Publisher: TED

We, as human, are social animals that rely on collaboration to maintain live and progress.  And “Social Trust” is a key factor to make people happy within a society.  Let’s listen to Charles Montgomery, the author of “Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design”, on his theory on a “happy city”.

Charles Montgomery: The One Common Factor of Happy Cities

Publisher: Charles Montgomery

Charles Montgomery Talks “Happy City” with Mark Gorton

Publisher: Streetfilms

Lastly, let’s look at some urban design aspects from the lenses of researchers, city and landscape architects.

Building Happier Cities - Small Footprint - Ep. 6

Publisher: Never Too Small

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