1.

Jane Jacobs - The author of The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jacobs is credited
with nurturing a new era of community-led planning. Famously opposed Robert Moses on some
of the most famous planning controversies of the 20th century.

2. Jan Gehl - An architect and urban designer famous for refocusing design and planning on the
human scale. Author of Life Between Buildings; Public Spaces, Public Life; and Cities for
People, among other books. Achieved new prominence with the 2011 documentary film
Urbanized.

3. Frederick Law Olmsted - A landscape architect, journalist, social critic, and public
administrator. Olmsted is considered the "father" of American landscape architecture, and is
responsible for many plans and designs of open spaces around the country, perhaps most
famously exemplified by Central Park in Manhattan.

4. Le Corbusier - Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, known as Le Corbusier, was a pioneer of modern

architecture and planning. The "towers in the park" concept that emerged from his Radiant City
Plan was adopted in cities around the United States.

5. Lewis Mumford - Mumford interpreted architecture and urban life in a social context, while
working as the architectural critic for The New Yorker magazine for over 30 years and authoring
numerous books, including The City in History (1961).

6. Kevin Lynch - An urban planner and author of The Image of the City (1960) and What Time
is This Place? (1972). In The Image of the City, Lynch posited a theory of paths, edges, districts,
nodes, and landmarks that is referenced implicitly or explicitly in many planning and design
efforts of the current day.

7. Patrick Geddes - a Scottish urban planner, sociologist, biologist, and philosopher who lived
from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, is recognized for advocating the
consideration of ecological and social factors in urban planning. He introduced the concept of
"regional thinking" and applied it to both urban planning and social sciences, emphasizing the
need for a holistic approach in designing cities.

8. Robert Mosses - The "master builder" of mid-20th century New York City and environs, Robert
Moses is one of the most polarizing figures of modern city building. Perhaps the most powerful
man in New York City for a long stretch of the 20th century, Moses pursued a campaign of
modernism based on slum clearing, public housing projects, and high-speed automobile
 transportation evident in New York to this day. Moses's ambitions also inspired the growth of
an opposition movement around Jane Jacobs.

9. Jaques Pervititich- Visionary urban theorist known for revolutionary ideas on city social
dynamics. Challenges planning norms, emphasizing human elements in designs through
influential works like "The Social Fabric of Cities" and "Beyond Zoning." Global influence
shapes urban discourse by highlighting intricate connections in city life.

10. Daniel Burnham - An American architect and a towering figure in the history of American
planning, thanks to his work in co-authoring the Plan of Chicago. Burnham also contributed to
plans for cities like Cleveland, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

11. Ebenezer Howard - the originator of the garden city movement. Authored To-Morrow: A
Peaceful Path to Real Reform, published in 1898, which described a utopian city in which
people live harmoniously together with nature.

12. Haussman - A visionary urban planner renowned for his transformative contributions to the
redesign of Paris in the 19th century. Haussman's bold approach involved wide boulevards, open
spaces, and modern infrastructure, reshaping the city into the iconic metropolis it is today. His
meticulous planning and aesthetic vision have set a standard for urban development and
continue to influence city planners globally.

13. Kemal Ahmet Aru - A distinguished global architect and urban designer, Aru specializes in
creating culturally rich and diverse cityscapes. With a profound understanding of the
intersection between architecture and cultural identity, Aru leaves a lasting imprint on cities
worldwide. His designs seamlessly integrate modern functionality with elements of local
heritage, fostering a sense of pride and belonging among residents.

14. Henry Prost - An influential advocate for sustainable urban development, Prost is at the
forefront of the eco-conscious planning movement. His emphasis on low-impact design and
resilient infrastructure has garnered international recognition. Prost's innovative solutions for
addressing climate change within urban spaces make him a sought-after figure in the field.
Through his work, he inspires a new generation of planners to prioritize environmental
stewardship in their projects.

15. Garrett Hardin - A thought leader in the realm of urban sustainability, Garrett Hardin is known
for his insightful writings on the tragedy of the commons and the challenges of managing shared
 resources in densely populated areas. As a prominent figure in environmental ethics, Hardin's
work has sparked discussions on responsible resource use and the delicate balance between
individual interests and the collective well-being of urban communities.

16. Frank Lloyd Wright - Perhaps the most famous architect in U.S. history. Frank Lloyd Wright
led the Prairie School of architecture and pursued the theory of organic architecture.
Fallingwater, a home located in Pennsylvania, is a beloved example of his work.

17. Richard Florida - One of the world's most visible contemporary urbanists. Richard Florida
authored The Rise of the Creative Class and, more recently, The New Urban Crisis. Serves as
university professor, director of cities at the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of
Toronto, and founder of the Creative Class Group.

18. Carlos Moreno - Colombian planning professor and researcher at the University of Paris 1
Panthéon-Sorbonne who coined the term 15-Minute City, subject to culture war controversy in
the months preceding this writing.

19. Edward Glaeser - Economist and professor of economics at Harvard University. Glaeser’s
book, Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener,
Healthier, and Happier, is a popular and widely cited reference for urban boosters.

20. Rosa Parks - An activist in the Civil Rights Movement who set the stage for the Montgomery
bus boycott with an act of civil disobedience on public transit. Not an urbanist by strict
definition, but an activist with a profound effect on the most essential urban system of public
transit.

21. Saskia Sassen - Professor of Sociology at Columbia University and a member of the Committee
on Global Thought. Coined the term "Global City," and authored Global City: New York,
London, Tokyo, published in 1991.

22. Peter Hall - a distinguished British urban planner and geographer, made significant
contributions through influential works like "The World Cities" and "Cities in Civilization." His
academic career, including roles at institutions like Open University, shaped the fields of urban
economy, geographic systems, and globalization.