Soft City: Building Density for Everyday Life

A brilliant study of the organization and planning of built environments that are comfortable to live in and move around in, and of the diverse types of buildings and thoughtful design that can ensure the sustainability of urban environments and societies. First published in 2019, this book has already been published in 20 languages. “The Soft City is a deeply personal book that reflects David Sim’s deep interest in people and life. He draws on his extensive experience working on projects on all continents and in all cultures. So you have the opportunity to appreciate his remarkable ability to see, observe and make sense of scenes from the life of cities. The Soft City is an important contribution to the growing cohort of books on people-friendly architecture and urban planning. Because, indeed, architecture and urban planning need to finally get a little softer.” — Ian Gell, from the foreword to the book.