Anne Vernez Moudon

Anne Vernez Moudon was a distinguished Professor Emerita at the University of Washington and a pioneering figure in the field of urban morphology, known for her research on urban form, active travel, and health. Born in 1945 in Switzerland, she held academic positions at institutions including MIT, UC Berkeley, and the University of Washington, where she directed the Urban Form Lab until her passing. She died on April 8, 2025, in Paris, France, her favorite city, leaving behind a legacy of interdisciplinary contributions to urban design and planning.