A worthy contribution to the planning literature. -- Public Square Dittmar's 156-page, photo filled book mirrors his core faith in making small happen. It is chock full of ideas that befits Dittmar's long career working on revitalization strategies. As cities face unprecedented economic challenges due to COVID-19, Dittmar's strategies are even more worth reading about. -- Beyond Chron Readers interested in learning how to get things done right now in their communities will find Hank's experience and insights engaging and empowering. --Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, FAIA, CNU, Partner DPZ CoDESIGN Beyond Chron Most planners care about places, maps, buildings, and codes. Hank cared about people first and foremost along with music, culture--and counterculture. DIY City is elegant and egalitarian and human as hell. It is as human as Hank was. It brings his legacy to a whole new generation. --Robin Rather, CEO, Collective Strength Beyond Chron Hank Dittmar was my mentor, my source of inspiration, my conscience. His superpower was seeing how to cut through the bull**** and get straight to the heart of what makes our communities tick. DIY City is an open-source guide to Hank's superpowers, giving each of us the tools to make communities places where we can all thrive. --Shelley Poticha, Managing Director, Healthy People & Thriving Communities Program, NRDC Beyond Chron Hank Dittmar honed the craft of artisan urbanism long before such skills became fashionable and lucrative. This book captures what he learned along the way and offers inspiration and guidance to those who can carry his knowledge about building better places forward. DIY City represents a wonderful testament to the life of an innovative urbanist because it will help those who engage with its ideas to make more people feel at home in the cities of tomorrow. --Anthony Perl, Professor of Urban Studies and Political Science, Simon Fraser University Beyond Chron