Charles Montgomery

Ideas

I use true stories to explore new ideas and old truths about people, cities, science, myth, history, and human happiness.

My e-bike is changing my life

There’s plenty of room for affordable housing in cities. We just need to legalize it

We built a home to solve the greatest challenges of our time

Using Urban Experiments to Find Happier Streets

When Neighbors Tore Down Their Fences, Incredible Things Happened

How Urban Design Influences How Many Friends You Have

Why We’re Sometimes Kind Without Reason

When Cities Stop Subsidizing Sprawl, They Save Money and Get Happy

The Secrets of the World’s Happiest Cities

Airport Altruism

A Beautiful Mess