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This book presents a comprehensive and accessible look at how cities should be designed so that all people can enjoy them on equal terms. Through different chapters and recent studies, the book shows that urban inclusion goes far beyond building ramps or removing barriers: it is about creating spaces where everyone-children, adults, seniors, women, people with disabilities, migrants and diverse communities-feel safe, comfortable and an active part of urban life.The book explains how architecture and urban planning can improve quality of life through easy-to-navigate streets, inviting parks, accessible transportation, safe neighborhoods and public spaces where everyone has a voice. It also highlights the role of new technologies, the importance of listening to communities, and the need to consider aspects such as gender, age, culture, and emotions when designing the city.Throughout the text, examples of good practices, the challenges facing today's cities, and the opportunities to move toward more humane, healthy, and equitable environments are presented.

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