New urbanism and American planning : the conflict of cultures / Emily Talen.
| Author/creator | Talen, Emily, 1958- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Routledge, 2005. |
| Description | x, 318 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Series | Planning, history, and the environment series Planning, history, and the environment series. ^A511672 |
| Contents | Introduction -- Framework -- Principles -- Incrementalism -- Urban plan-making -- Planned communities -- Regionalism -- Successes and failures -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | "Presents the history of American planners' quest for good cities and shows how New Urbanism is a culmination of ideas that have been evolving since the nineteenth century. Identifies four approaches to city-making: incrementalism, plan-making, planned communities, and regionalism. Shows how these cultures connect, overlap, and conflict"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [291]-308) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005009165 |
| ISBN | 0415701325 (hbk : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0415701333 (pbk : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HT167 .T35 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |