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We’ve worked with nations, cities, developers and non-profits around the world to build happier, healthier and more inclusive communities.
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Upcycled urbanism
The driving question behind this ambitious collaboration at the Museum of Vancouver, spearheaded by Happy Cities principal Charles Montgomery, alongside four other community partners and hundreds of participants…
BMW Guggenheim lab
The BMW Guggenheim Lab, a blend of urban think tank and community center, traversed the globe to spark fresh perspectives on urban living. Happy Cities principal Charles Montgomery contributed as an original team member in New York City and continued his involvement in Berlin.
Editable urbanism
Historical studies indicate that street edge design can influence human behavior, attracting or repelling people. But can design ultimately shape how we interact with one another?
Collaborative wellbeing audit in Mexico City neighbourhood
We advocate that evidence on design's impact on happiness empowers designers, planners, and citizens to co-create better communities. Teaming up with Laboratorio para la Ciudad, an urban innovation lab, we applied this approach in a complex, contested district in Mexico City.