Streets and the Shaping of Towns and Cities
Author | : Michael Southworth |
Publisher | : Island Press |
Total Pages | : 212 |
Release | : 2003-06-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 1559639164 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781559639163 |
Rating | : 4/5 (163 Downloads) |
Download or read book Streets and the Shaping of Towns and Cities written by Michael Southworth and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2003-06-27 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Streets and the Shaping of Towns and Cities traces the history of street design and layout, critiques the situation we are in today, and suggests alternatives that are less rigidly controlled, more flexible, and responsive to local conditions. Originally published in 1997, this edition includes a revised and updated introduction that addresses topics of current interest, as well as several new illustrations and a new appendix on narrow streets."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.