Author Description

Discover the Events That Built the Cities We Live In. The Urban Calendar: 365 Days That Shaped the Urban World is a daily urban almanac that invites you to explore the events, ideas, and decisions that have shaped cities around the globe. Each day highlights a key moment-from infrastructure breakthroughs and planning milestones to civic movements and policy shifts-that has influenced the way we live, move, and connect in cities today. This is not a textbook. It's an easy, engaging, and eye-opening way to learn something new every day about the urban world. Whether you read it with your morning coffee or gift it to the city lover in your life, this book makes urban history approachable and enjoyable. What You'll Discover: - 365 short, fact-rich entries-one for each day of the year - Events spanning planning, transportation, design, housing, zoning, and public space - Global coverage-from bike lanes in Copenhagen to housing protests in Latin America - A smart, accessible format ideal for students, designers, planners, educators, and curious readers alike Why It Matters: Cities don't just happen-people, policies, and turning points shape them. This book helps you see the connections between daily decisions and long-term urban change. It's a simple way to expand your knowledge of how cities evolve, day after day. Use it as a daily ritual, a conversation starter, or a fun learning tool. You'll never look at a city the same way again. Read one page a day. Understand cities for a lifetime.