The Lights of Cities

Hyung Rae Cho; Dahyun Kim; Songhee Kang

The Lights of Cities

Translated title of the contribution: 도시의 빛: 무엇이 도시를 빛나게 하는가

Hyung Rae Cho^*
, Dahyun Kim
, Songhee Kang

^*Corresponding author for this work

Department of Urban Planning and Design

Environmental Planning Institute, SNU

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Abstract

Utopia exists nowhere, yet it can emerge anywhere. London, Austin, Copenhagen, and Seoul, four cities, twelve lights, and the question of what kind of city we wish to live in.

Cities are both the stage of our lives and mirrors of their time. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, amid the uncertainty of climate crises and the erosion of humanity brought about by rapid technological change, contemporary cities embody both profound challenges and deep anxieties. Yet it is precisely within this darkness that light reveals itself most clearly.

The Lights of Cities explores the distinctive lights and possibilities of London, Austin, Copenhagen, and Seoul. Drawing on their lived experiences in these cities, the authors reveal how the sparks of light they encountered may serve as beacons of hope for the imperfect cities of tomorrow.

Translated title of the contribution	도시의 빛: 무엇이 도시를 빛나게 하는가
Original language	Korean
Place of Publication	Paju, South Korea
Publisher	Hyohyung Books
Number of pages	251
ISBN (Print)	9788958722441 (03540)
Publication status	Published - 30 Aug 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

Urban planning
Urban design
Urban regeneration
Sense of place attachment
Walkabilty
City branding
Human scale

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