Mike Lydon

Mike Lydon is an urban planner and strategist known for promoting "tactical urbanism," which involves small, community-led changes to improve city life. He focuses on creating more walkable, connected, and resilient neighborhoods through innovative, low-cost projects like temporary parks, pop-up bike lanes, or street redesigns. Lydon advocates for empowering residents and local leaders to experiment with solutions that can be scaled up over time. His work aims to make cities more livable, equitable, and adaptable by encouraging grassroots participation and practical, incremental change.