Bernard London

Bernard London was an American urban planner and writer known for advocating the idea of land use regulation. He believed that cities should manage land creatively to adapt to changing needs, rather than being fixed or unchangeable. London is most famous for proposing the concept of "retiring" urban areas or land values through government intervention, envisioning a way to revitalize cities and prevent urban decline. His ideas influenced modern urban planning and zoning policies, emphasizing flexible, innovative approaches to land management to improve city life.