Quote of the day
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for the want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves a number of obscure men who have only remained obscure because their timidity has prevented them from making a first effort.
Jan Gehl
Born: September 17, 1936 (age 89)
Bio: Jan Gehl, Hon. FAIA is a Danish architect and urban design consultant based in Copenhagen whose career has focused on improving the quality of urban life by re-orienting city design towards the pedestrian and cyclist. He is a founding partner of Gehl Architects.
Known for:
- Cities for People (2010)
- Life Between buildings (1971)
- How to Study Public Life (2013)
- New City Spaces (2000)
- New City Life (2006)








