Diane Alisa

Diane Alisa, author and founder of End Car Dependency, advocates for family-friendly urban design. She reveals how car-dependent living impacts families and discusses the importance of creating integrated communities, or 'villages.' Diane shares her journey from performing arts to urban advocacy, highlighting the need for supportive, walkable environments for mothers and children. She critiques suburban isolation and proposes solutions for more connected living spaces, emphasizing how thoughtful design can enhance community ties and empower family life.

Diane Alisa, author of 'A Love Letter to Suburbia', shares her journey from suburban discontent to advocating for walkable, family-oriented communities. She highlights the downsides of the suburban dream, including materialism and isolation, arguing that it may have harmed rather than helped families. Diane discusses the importance of children's experiences and how suburban design often neglects their needs. She offers three practical steps for restoring community life, emphasizing empathy and strategic storytelling to challenge entrenched views.