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(architect, university teacher) Kevin Andrew Lynch was a prominent American urban planner and author known for his innovative research on the perceptual form of urban environments. He was a pioneer in promoting mental mapping, a concept that transformed urban planning practices. Lynch's influential books, including The Image of the City (1960) and What Time is This Place? (1972), continue to shape the field of urban design. His valuable contributions to urban design theory and practice were evident throughout his academic tenure at MIT and his professional engagements with Carr/Lynch Associates.
