CAR-FREE CITY

Do you dream of a city where streets are not dominated by cars and public space serves residents? The book "Car-Free City" is an inspiring vision for the future of urban planning, where people and their needs are a priority. Authors Melissa and Chris Bruntlett take us on a journey through the Netherlands, a country that has consistently pursued the idea of sustainable transport and livable cities for years.

• Inspiring vision for the future of urban planning
• Practical tips on how to implement changes in your city
• The Dutch model as an example to follow
• Reducing car traffic to improve the quality of life
• Public space that benefits residents
• Sustainable transport as a key to success
• Climate crisis and the need for change

The book "Car-Free City" is not just a theoretical treatise, but above all a practical guide on how to implement changes in your environment step by step. The authors analyze the Dutch model of urban planning, which has been proven in practice for years, and show how it can be adapted to other conditions. We will learn how to reduce car traffic in city centers, how to create safe and comfortable bike paths, how to develop public transport and how to involve residents in the planning process.

This publication is particularly important in the context of overlapping crises – climate, health and safety. The authors emphasize that reducing car traffic in residential and commercial areas is necessary to improve air quality, reduce noise and increase road safety. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the need to break the hegemony of the car and create a space where residents can move freely on foot, by bicycle or by public transport.

Melissa and Chris Bruntlett, the authors of the book, are experts in urban planning and sustainable transport. They have been promoting the idea of livable cities for years and share their knowledge and experience around the world. Their book is a must-read for anyone who wants to live in a better, healthier and more sustainable city.

"Car-Free City" is the seventeenth book in the HAPPY CITY series, which addresses important topics related to the quality of life in cities. This series is highly regarded by readers and experts and aims to inspire change and create better living spaces.