Happy City by Charles Montgomery

Images by Altea Giuliana Clerici

"Despite all we have invested in this dispersed city, it has failed to maximize health and hap-piness. It is inherently dangerous. It makes us fatter, sicker, and more likely to die young. It makes life more expensive than it has to be. It steals our time. It makes it harder to connect with family, friends, and neighbors."

"The city is not merely a repository of pleasures. It is the stage on which we fight our battles, where we act out the drama of our own lives. It can enhance or corrode our ability to cope with everyday challenges."

"The more TV you watch, the fewer friendships you are likely to have, the less trusting you become, and the less happy you are likely to be."