It’s hard to read this book from 2013 and not be disheartened by how far we are from the vision it lays out. 

Of course Montgomery could never have seen the COVID pandemic coming - and its effects on city life are still being figured out. 

Regardless, the book shows a predictably optimistic view of how an individual can begin to shape their surroundings. As a city dweller it will make you think about what you can do differently and how one choice can quickly domino into many. 

A worthy read for sure.