Urban design for an urban century : shaping more livable, equitable, and resilient cities

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to urban design, from a historical overview and basic principles to practical design concepts and strategies. It discusses the demographic, environmental, economic, and social issues that influence the decision-making and implementation processes of urba...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Brown, Lance Jay Author (author), Gillham, Oliver Contributor (contributor), Dixon, David Contributor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken Wiley 2014
Edición:2nd edition
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Sumario:This book offers a comprehensive introduction to urban design, from a historical overview and basic principles to practical design concepts and strategies. It discusses the demographic, environmental, economic, and social issues that influence the decision-making and implementation processes of urban design. The Second Edition has been fully revised to include thorough coverage of sustainability issues and to integrate new case studies into the core concepts discussed. Ancillary materials, including PowerPoint slides, sample questions and projects, and bonus case studies, help to enrich understanding of this topic.
Notas:Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Descripción Física:1 online resource (336 pages)