Examining the characteristics that make cities pleasant and practical places in which to live and work, this book makes a serious contribution to the debate on what makes some cities work better than others
Featuring 30 individual case studies which focus on getting to, enjoying and moving around a city it also identifies "urban heroes": those individuals who have led particularly successful projects in urban improvement throughout the world.
_ The book gives practical examples of successful urban improvement projects throughout the world
_ It proves that a great deal of difference can be made through relatively small effective initiatives
_ Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photographs throughout
_ Should be an ideal reference for city and urban planners as well as transport planners and executive
Includes the following case studies:
Venice - A case study illustrating ARRIVING in an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ?
_ Gardemoen Airport - Oslo
_ TGV Stations - Avignon, Valence, Aix
_ Chep Lap Kok - Hong Kong
_ Transport Interchange - Bangor/Belfast
_ Bus Station - Gothenburg
_ Grand Central Station - New York
_ Oriente Railway Station - Lisbon
_ Yokohama Passenger Ferry Terminal
_ Salamanca Railway Station
Venice - A case study illustrating ENJOYING an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ?
_ Marbella Old Town - Marbella
_ South Bank - Brisbane
_ Copenhagen City Centre
_ Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market - Boston
_ Underground Shopping Mall - Toronto
_ Road Art - South Africa
_ New Ramblas - Barcelona
_ The Rocks/Circular Quay - Sydney
_ Vancouver Waterfront
_ Glasgow City Centre
_ Post Office Square - Boston
Venice - A case study illustrating MOVING AROUND an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ?
_ Greenways - Edinburgh
_ The Legible City - Bristol
_ Curitiba Bus System - Curitiba
_ LRT - Strasbourg
_ Street Car/MAX - Portland, Oregon
_ Magic Bus - Montgomery County, USA
_ Cycling - Groningen
_ Busway - Brisbane
_ National Community Car Clubs - Switzerland
_ Ultra, Cardiff
Featuring 30 individual case studies which focus on getting to, enjoying and moving around a city it also identifies "urban heroes": those individuals who have led particularly successful projects in urban improvement throughout the world.
_ The book gives practical examples of successful urban improvement projects throughout the world
_ It proves that a great deal of difference can be made through relatively small effective initiatives
_ Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photographs throughout
_ Should be an ideal reference for city and urban planners as well as transport planners and executive
Includes the following case studies:
Venice - A case study illustrating ARRIVING in an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ?
_ Gardemoen Airport - Oslo
_ TGV Stations - Avignon, Valence, Aix
_ Chep Lap Kok - Hong Kong
_ Transport Interchange - Bangor/Belfast
_ Bus Station - Gothenburg
_ Grand Central Station - New York
_ Oriente Railway Station - Lisbon
_ Yokohama Passenger Ferry Terminal
_ Salamanca Railway Station
Venice - A case study illustrating ENJOYING an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ?
_ Marbella Old Town - Marbella
_ South Bank - Brisbane
_ Copenhagen City Centre
_ Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market - Boston
_ Underground Shopping Mall - Toronto
_ Road Art - South Africa
_ New Ramblas - Barcelona
_ The Rocks/Circular Quay - Sydney
_ Vancouver Waterfront
_ Glasgow City Centre
_ Post Office Square - Boston
Venice - A case study illustrating MOVING AROUND an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ?
_ Greenways - Edinburgh
_ The Legible City - Bristol
_ Curitiba Bus System - Curitiba
_ LRT - Strasbourg
_ Street Car/MAX - Portland, Oregon
_ Magic Bus - Montgomery County, USA
_ Cycling - Groningen
_ Busway - Brisbane
_ National Community Car Clubs - Switzerland
_ Ultra, Cardiff
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"...both visual and informative, packed with facts, concepts and design innovation..." (Media Week, 18 May 2004)
"...a feel good book about feel good architecture...the photographs draw the reader in...many and varied examples...highly recommended..." (Building Engineer, July 04)
"...of particular interest to planners and those working in the fields of social development and urban infrastructure..." (Perspective, July 04)
"...beautifully illustrated...superb photography...will inspire you..." (Accounting & Business, July 04)
"...a colourful and accessible guide to good practice in urban design ...an enjoyable and educational read..." (Regeneration & Renewal, 22 October 04)
"...well illustrated...this book could act as a catalyst..." (Urban Design, August 2006)