Charles Montgomery

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Charles Montgomery is an author, urbanist, and leader of an interdisciplinary team investigating well-being in cities. His award-winning book, Happy City, examines the intersection between urban design and the emerging science of happiness. Montgomery’s writings on urban planning, psychology, culture, and history have appeared in magazines and journals on three continents. Among his numerous awards is a citation of merit from the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society for an outstanding contribution toward understanding of climate-change science. He lives in Vancouver and Mexico City. Photo by Trevor Hagan

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