Product Description

This reader draws together the best classic and contemporary writings to illuminate the theory and practice of urban design. The selections include contributions from Howard, Le Corbusier, Hall and Jacobs through to Davis, Hayden and Gilham.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #90704 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 544 pages

From the Back Cover
Drawing together the very best of classic and contemporary writings, this informative book illuminates the theory and practice of urban design. Forty-one generous selections include contributions from Le Corbusier and Jacobs through to Hayden and Gillham.

This book provides an essential resource for students and practitioners of urban design, drawing together important but widely dispersed writings. Section and selection introductions are provided to assist students in understanding where readings come from and how they fit into the larger picture of the field of urban design.

About the Author
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada University of California, Berkeley, USA

Customer Reviews

All-rounded Urban Design Excerpts
This is definitely one of those books every built environment professional should have stashed in his/her bookshelf. This book is a collection of articles on the built environment from actual books ranging from general urban design views to specific design and planning approaches.

It is a good reference regardless of which specific profession you are in within the discipline. I have used many article many tims which give you a good concise overview rather than having to go to the actual publication and read the entire book.