Product Description

Cities can be transformed by better quality public space and Revival in the Square explains how to do it. In a clear and accessible way, it provides an insight into how design strategies for public spaces can revive our cities. The book is based on real experience and provides an effective bridge between strategy and action on the ground.

Endorsed by Richard Rogers, international architect and chief adviser to the Mayor of London and by Jon Rouse, chief executive of the Housing Corporation, Revival in the Square is highly relevant to anyone interested in the role of public squares in urban regeneration.

The book demonstrates how uncluttered and joined up public spaces can be built to promote civic values and commercial competitiveness and how squares can bring people together for a more positive, shared experience of urban living. It gives practical guidance on creating the high quality public space that is required for an urban renaissance.

Fully illustrated throughout with international examples of best practice, Revival in the Square is an important contribution that links strategy and design to the delivery of a better built environment.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #881445 in Books
• Published on: 2004-11-11
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 168 pages

Mario Ambrosi, Inside Housing, 11 February 2005
Corbett’s book reads almost like a, how to, guide to using the city square to create sustainable communities

Terry Grimley, Arts Correspondent, Birmingham Post, 25 November 2004
The book is a practical guide to create safe, vibrant and attractive city spaces

Lord (Richard) Rogers, International Architect, November 2004
I welcome the contribution this book makes