The Image of the City
Book • 1960
'The Image of the City' is a seminal work in urban planning and design by Kevin Lynch, published in 1960.
The book explores how individuals perceive and navigate the urban environment, focusing on the mental maps people create of their cities.
Lynch identifies five key elements that contribute to a city's imageability: paths, edges, districts, nodes, and landmarks.
He argues that a clear and well-structured city image is essential for the well-being and orientation of its inhabitants.
The book has had a lasting impact on urban planning, influencing the design of cities around the world.
It provides valuable insights into the psychological and social aspects of urban spaces.
The book explores how individuals perceive and navigate the urban environment, focusing on the mental maps people create of their cities.
Lynch identifies five key elements that contribute to a city's imageability: paths, edges, districts, nodes, and landmarks.
He argues that a clear and well-structured city image is essential for the well-being and orientation of its inhabitants.
The book has had a lasting impact on urban planning, influencing the design of cities around the world.
It provides valuable insights into the psychological and social aspects of urban spaces.
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