Livable Proximity: Ideas for the City that Cares - Paperback

by Ezio Manzini (Author)

Reimagine urban living with a focus on relationality and care.

Livable Proximity envisions a future where cities prioritize the well-being of their citizens by bringing essential services and opportunities within a short walk or bike ride. This book champions a city where functional proximity fosters relational proximity, encouraging community engagement, mutual support, and environmental stewardship. Discover how social innovation, common goods, and digital platforms can converge to create vibrant, caring urban ecosystems.

Is it for you? This book is for:

• Urban planners seeking innovative design principles
• Design thinkers exploring sustainable solutions
• Community organizers passionate about local engagement
• Scholars of geography, anthropology, and urban ecology
• Citizens eager to shape a more livable future

Learn how to construct contemporary cities around a new idea of proximity, drawing inspiration from Paris, Barcelona, and Milan. Explore the power of social innovation, care, and common goods in shaping a more connected and resilient urban life. Don't miss this call to action for a city that cares!

Author Biography

Ezio Manzini is a leading thinker in design for sustainability and the founder of DESIS, an international network on design for social innovation and sustainability. Currently, he is Honorary Professor at Politecnico di Milano. He has taught at several international schools, such as Elisava (Barcelona), University of the Arts (London), Parsons (NYC), Tongji University (Shanghai). His most recent books include Design, When Everybody Designs. An Introduction to Design for Social Innovation (2015) and Politics of the Everyday (2018).