Making Cities Work examines the characteristics that make cities pleasant and practical places to live and work. Featuring 30 individual case studies which focus on getting to, enjoying, and moving around a city, this beautifully illustrated book is an ideal reference for city and urban planners as well as transport planners and executives. You′ll find: A case study illustrating arriving in an ancient city, Venice, as well as modern examples of this from Gardemoen Airport, Oslo; TGV Stations, Avignon, Valence, Aix; Chep Lap Kok, Hong Kong; and more. A case study illustrating enjoying an ancient city with modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city. These include Marbella Old Town; South Bank, Brisbane; Copenhagen City Centre; and more. A case study illustrating moving around an ancient city and modern examples of this from Greenways, Edinburgh; Street Car/MAX, Portland, Oregon; Ultra, Cardiff; and more. In addition, the book identifies "urban heroes," those individuals who have led particularly successful projects in urban improvement throughout the world. Order your copy of this practical work today.
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"…food for thought….lavishly illustrated…" (Surveyor, February 2004) “…both visual and informative, packed with facts, concepts and design innovation…” (Media Week, 18 May 2004) “…a feel good book about feel good architecture…the photographs draw the reader in…many and varied examples…highly recommended…” (Building Engineer, July 04) “…of particular interest to planners and those working in the fields of social development and urban infrastructure…” (Perspective, July 04) “…beautifully illustrated…superb photography…will inspire you…” (Accounting & Business, July 04) “…a colourful and accessible guide to good practice in urban design …an enjoyable and educational read...” (Regeneration & Renewal, 22 October 04) “…well illustrated…this book could act as a catalyst…” ( Urban Design, August 2006)
"…food for thought….lavishly illustrated…" (Surveyor, February 2004) “…both visual and informative, packed with facts, concepts and design innovation…” (Media Week, 18 May 2004) “…a feel good book about feel good architecture…the photographs draw the reader in…many and varied examples…highly recommended…” (Building Engineer, July 04) “…of particular interest to planners and those working in the fields of social development and urban infrastructure……” (Perspective, July 04) “…beautifully illustrated…superb photography…will inspire you…” (Accounting & Business, July 04) “…a colourful and accessible guide to good practice in urban design …an enjoyable and educational read...” (Regeneration & Renewal, 22 October 04) “…well illustrated…this book could act as a catalyst…” ( Urban Design, August 2006)
"…food for thought….lavishly illustrated…" (Surveyor, February 2004) “…both visual and informative, packed with facts, concepts and design innovation…” (Media Week, 18 May 2004) “…a feel good book about feel good architecture…the photographs draw the reader in…many and varied examples…highly recommended…” (Building Engineer, July 04) “…of particular interest to planners and those working in the fields of social development and urban infrastructure……” (Perspective, July 04) “…beautifully illustrated…superb photography…will inspire you…” (Accounting & Business, July 04) “…a colourful and accessible guide to good practice in urban design …an enjoyable and educational read...” (Regeneration & Renewal, 22 October 04) “…well illustrated…this book could act as a catalyst…” ( Urban Design, August 2006)
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Cities are the human race at its very best and very worst, bringing together wealth and poverty, culture and crime. For the majority of us, and our children, they will define our lives. The challenge is to make them better places to live; to design and operate them successfully, whilst balancing society’s often conflicting demands. Making Cities Work is about enabling communities to be more successful. It showcases ideas in action, not just in theory – initiatives that enhance the quality of urban life. The book features projects from all over the world, based around three key themes: Arriving in the City Enjoying the City Getting around the City
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This book was not what I expected. It was many, many times better!
Books covering the issues of urbanisation can often be extremely bland. Making Cities Work is the opposite; it has produced an amazing coffee table style book with fantastic photography, whilst maintaining an academic approach to the subject matter.
This book would be enjoyed by those who work within the realm of urban planning or design or by those who enjoy a colourful book looking at large collection of cities around the world. I highly recommend this book.
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