Charter of the New Urbanism, 2nd Edition Revised Edition Contributor(s): Congress for the New Urbanism (Author), Talen, Emily (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071806075 ISBN-13: 9780071806077 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies OUR PRICE: $75.05 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2013 |
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BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Landscape - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development - Architecture | Urban & Land Use Planning |
Dewey: 307.760 |
LCCN: 2013009399 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 9.45" W x 10.83" (2.79 lbs) 320 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Ecology - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
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Publisher Description: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE PRINCIPLES OF NEW URBANISM--FULLY REVISED The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) is the leading organization promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, sustainable communities, and healthier living conditions. Thoroughly updated to cover the latest environmental, economic, and social implications of urban design, Charter of the New Urbanism, Second Edition features insightful writing from 62 authors on each of the Charter's principles. Real-world case studies, plans, and examples are included throughout. This pioneering guide explains how to restore urban centers, reconfigure sprawling suburbs, conserve environmental assets, and preserve our built legacy. It examines communities at three separate but interdependent levels:
Featuring new photos and illustrations, this practical, up-to-date resource is invaluable for design professionals, developers, planners, elected officials, and citizen activists. New coverage includes:
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Contributor Bio(s): Congress for the New Urbanism: - Congress for the New Urbanism is the leading organization promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, sustainable communities and healthier living conditions. Emily Talen, Editor, is a Professor in the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University (ASU), Director of the Phoenix Urban Research Lab (PURL) at ASU, and Co-Editor of the Journal of Urbanism. |