Kevin Lynch was an American urban planner and author, best known for his influential work in the field of city design. Born in 1918, he gained prominence with his book, The Image of the City, published in 1960, which explored how people perceive and navigate urban environments. Lynch introduced key concepts such as paths, edges, districts, nodes, and landmarks to describe the elements that shape a city's identity. Lynch's ideas have had a lasting impact on urban planning and design, emphasizing the importance of creating spaces that are not only functional but also meaningful to their inhabitants. His work has inspired generations of planners and architects to consider the human experience in the development of cities.