Livable Proximity: Ideas for the City That Cares

By Ezio Manzini

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 principlesDesign thinkers exploring sustainable solutionsCommunity organizers passionate about local engagementScholars of geography, anthropology, and urban ecologyCitizens 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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8831322389
• ISBN13: 9788831322386
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Egea Spa - Bocconi University Press
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 9.2"