Building Happier, Healthier Communities with Charles Montgomery

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How can we build happiness and wellbeing into the neighbourhoods at the University of British Columbia? You are invited to take part in this important discussion presented as part of the Stadium Neighbourhood public consultation (Phase 3).

Join Happy City author Charles Montgomery for an evening of fascinating science and stories of transformation from cities around the world.

Charles Montgomery is an award-winning author, urbanist and creator of interventions to improve wellbeing in cities around the world. His acclaimed book, Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design, examines the intersection between urban design and the emerging science of happiness. As founding principal of Happy City, Charles leads an interdisciplinary team helping city builders on four continents to translate evidence into pragmatic plans to achieve healthier, happier societies. His collaborators include the World Health Organization, the Guggenheim Museum and governments in Vancouver, Mexico City, Denver and Dubai.


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