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Urban Villages and the Making of Communities

Book information

Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Year
2003
ISBN
0415262739, 9780415262736, 0203402774, 9780203402771, 9780203411476
LCC
HT166 .U7457 2003
Open Library ID
OL22566840M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
10 MB (10441624 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
403\403
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

Urban regeneration is currently at the forefront of the political and professional agenda worldwide. There is a growing desire to identify and deliver solutions that not only define models of sustainable and identifiable urban form, but also underpin a real sense of a vibrant community. The design philosophy of Urban Villages has gained significant weight with government policy-makers, planners, designers and developers and is becoming a popular model in achieving a successful and flexible urban renaissance.This book documents both the roots of the Urban Village movement and its application in contemporary society. A series of essays by eminent practitioners offers particular urban perspectives. A detailed compendium of successful case-studies provides clear technical information. Urban Villages and the Making of Communities offers a professional resource, a teaching tool and learning aid.

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