This introduction to the field of urban design provides the theoretical and practical elements of the field as a process and a collaboration. Beginning with the philosophy that we can best improve the built environment by better knitting together all of the different forces that plan, design and develop them, the author sets forth a comprehensive framework for understanding urban designprinciples and strategies. Based on author Michael Dobbinss forty years of practice and teaching in urban design and planning, this text offers an insidersperspective on the day-to-day work of an urban designer. Readers gain a solidfoundation in urban design theory, as well as commonsense design strategies and practices that work. Most importantly, readers learn what really happens inurban design and how to get the job done.
- ISBN: 978-0-470-13816-8
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 29/04/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés