Redesigning cities : principles, practice, implementation / Jonathan Barnett ; foreward by Lincoln Chafee.

Author/creator Barnett, Jonathan
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago : Planners Press, ©2003.
Description312 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents The new politics of urban design -- Part 1: Principles -- 1. Community-life takes place on foot -- 2. Livability--urbanism old & new -- 3. Mobility--parking, transit, & urban form -- 4. Equity--deconcentrating poverty, affordable housing, & environmental justice -- 5. Sustainability--smart growth versus sprawl -- Part 2: Practice -- 6. Designing new neighborhoods -- 7. Reinventing inner-city neighborhoods -- 8. Restoring and enhancing neighborhoods -- 9. Redesigning commercial corridors -- 10. Turning edge cities into real cities -- 11. Keeping downtowns competitive -- Part 3: Implementation -- 12. Designing the public environment -- 13. Shaping cities through development regulations -- 14. Organization structures for urban design.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 295-298) and index.
LCCN 2002108391
ISBN1884829716
ISBN1884829708 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HT123 .B295 2003 ✔ Available Place Hold