Jan Gehl

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf urban designer
gptkbp:affiliation Gehl_Architects
gptkbp:awards gptkb:The_Danish_Design_Award
gptkb:Civic_Trust_Award
The_Sir_Patrick_Abercrombie_Prize
gptkbp:birthDate 1936-09-17
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Copenhagen
gptkbp:children 3
gptkbp:contribution improving public spaces
urban planning principles
advocating for cycling infrastructure
promoting walkability
gptkbp:education gptkb:Royal_Danish_Academy_of_Fine_Arts
gptkbp:famousFor sustainable cities
public space design
urban life quality
gptkbp:field architecture
design
urbanism
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jan Gehl
gptkbp:influenced urban planning practices worldwide
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Henri_Lefebvre
gptkb:Jane_Jacobs
gptkbp:involvedIn city planning initiatives
community engagement activities
collaborations with local governments
urban design projects
advocacy for pedestrian-friendly policies
consulting for cities worldwide
developing urban design guidelines
educational programs on urbanism
international urban design conferences
lectures on sustainable urban development
mentoring young urban designers
research on urban environments
workshops on public space design
writing articles on urban design
gptkbp:knownFor human-centered urban design
gptkbp:nationality Danish
gptkbp:notableWorks Life Between Buildings
Cities for People
gptkbp:occupation professor
architect
gptkbp:publishedBy Life Between Buildings
Cities for People
How to Study Public Life
New_City_Spaces
Public_Spaces,_Public_Life
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Copenhagen
gptkbp:spouse Helle_Gehl
gptkbp:website www.gehlpeople.com