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Was a pioneer in the field of city planning and landscape architecture and known for his comprehensive planning of cities and new towns, as well as his environmental sensitivity.

Designed the influential 'Futurama' exhibit for the 1939 New York World's Fair, which envisioned the future of the American city with an emphasis on motor transportation and urban highways.

Promoted modernist architecture and designed the 'Radiant City,' a concept for urban development that included large-scale residential complexes and the separation of different urban functions.

Co-founder of the New Urbanism movement, which advocates for the design of walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods with a range of housing types and jobs.

Conducted influential observational studies of human behavior in urban settings and wrote 'The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces,' which asserts the importance of the design of public spaces in urban areas.

Devised the concept of the 'neighborhood unit' as a framework for urban planning, centering on the organization of services and amenities around a centrally located school.

Author of 'The Image of the City,' which introduced concepts like 'edges,' 'districts,' 'paths,' 'nodes,' and 'landmarks' to describe the elements people use to navigate urban spaces.

Developed the garden city movement with the publication of 'Tomorrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform,' promoting self-contained communities surrounded by 'greenbelts' that combined the best elements of both urban and rural life.

Known for his book 'Great Streets,' which analyzes the characteristics that make a street great for its users and advocates for thoughtful street design.

Directed the construction of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and authored the 1909 Plan of Chicago, emphasizing the neoclassical style in urban design and advocating for the integration of green spaces, boulevards, and waterfront development.

Considered the father of American landscape architecture; co-designed Central Park in New York City and spearheaded a movement for the establishment of urban parks across the United States.

Advocated for community-based approach to city building and wrote 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities', which criticized top-down urban planning and urban renewal policies of the mid-20th century.

Introduced the concept of 'conservative surgery' in urban planning and emphasized the importance of regional planning and survey before action.

Renowned for his studies on human behavior in cities and wrote 'Life Between Buildings,' which focuses on the importance of public spaces that promote pedestrian activity and social interaction.