| Urban Design and the British Urban Renaissance Contributor(s): Punter, John (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415443032 ISBN-13: 9780415443036 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $74.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 Annotation: An insightful exploration of the strengths, weaknesses and implications of New Labour's urban renaissance agenda, experts in urban design and planning critically review the development and application of the strategy in Britain's largest cities. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development - Architecture | Urban & Land Use Planning - Architecture | Landscape |
| Dewey: 307.121 |
| LCCN: 2009013224 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 7.4" W x 9.6" (1.65 lbs) 372 pages |
| Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Are Britain's cities attractive places in which to live, work and play? Asking that question, this is a critical review of how the design dimension of the Urban Renaissance strategy was developed and applied, based on expert academic assessments of progress in Britain's thirteen largest cities. The case studies are preceded by a dissection of New Labour's renaissance agenda, and concluded by a synthesis of achievements and failings. Exploring the implications of this strategy for the future of urban planning and design, this is a must-read for students, practitioners of these subjects and for all those who wish to improve the quality of the British urban environment. |
