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Smart Growth Manual : New Urbanism In American Communities
Paperback Edition: 1
The basic strategy of new urbanism is to apply the techniques of traditional neighbourhood development - mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly communities - to urban and suburban growth. This was the dominant pattern of settlement in the US until the 1950s and remains the dominant pattern elsewhere in
the world. It is sustainable and environmentally sound. This work, written by one of the founders of the Congress for New Urbanism, applies new urbanist methods to urban growth issues. The title uses clear, graphical full-colour layout to illustrate concepts and methods. The work also introduces broad new urbanist regional planning strategies that cover large areas and big cities, not just small planned communities.
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Pages : 300
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
Publication date : 2009-10-15
Subjects: Non-fiction, Art/design/film