Convivial urban spaces : creating effective public places
Title:
Convivial urban spaces : creating effective public places
Author:
Shaftoe, Henry.
ISBN:
9781849770873
9781435657502
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Publication Information:
London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan in association with the International Institute for Environment and Development, 2008.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (vi, 154 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps
Contents:
Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Public Spaces -- Why Have Them and Who Are They For?; Chapter 3 What Makes a Space Convivial?; Chapter 4 How Can One Create and Sustain Successful Public Spaces?; Conclusion:The Constituents of Conviviality; References and Bibliography; Index.
Abstract:
'Brilliant! This thoughtful and illuminating book fills a significant gap in urban design literature and is a must-have reference book for anyone concerned with the creation or management of the public realm.' Michele Lavelle Partner in 4D Landscape Design 'A book rich in good practices noted by a traveller and teacher with the hawk-eye of an architect and photographer. ' Tobias Woldendorp Senior CPTED Consultant at DSP-groep Amsterdam. 'A welcome addition to the literature of urban design placemaking.' Joe Holyoak Course Director MA Urban Design Birmingham City University Despite developments.
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