1869
1937
John Nolen was an American urban planner and landscape architect who made significant contributions to the development of modern city planning in the United States. Born in Philadelphia, Nolen studied landscape architecture at Harvard University and later worked as a landscape architect in the Boston area. Nolen is best known for his innovative approach to city planning. He believed that cities should be designed with the needs of their residents in mind, and that the design of public spaces and transportation systems could play a critical role in promoting social harmony and economic prosperity.