An introduction to the principles of urban design theory and practice. It enables the students and lecturers to practically apply principles of urban design to their projects. It focuses on sustainable design and practice. It is suitable for those on urban design courses and for professionals who want to update and refresh their knowledge.
Public Places Urban Spaces gives a thorough introduction to the principles of urban design and practice. It is written as a core adoptable text for the 2,500 students who embark on a 2 year post graduate course on Urban Design each year, and for those who elect to study this subject as part of their undergraduate studies. It is also ideal reading for any professionals looking to update their knowledge. Urban Design is about designing a better environment for people to live and interact. The driving force of urban regeneration these days is sustainability and this latest edition focuses on best sustainable design and practice. Students embarking on these postgraduate courses will generally have completed undergraduate degrees in planning, geography or architecture and therefore the course will be taught out of one of these departments. This is a well established second edition of a popular textbook (how many of previous edition sold) It has a UK focus making it especially relevant for courses taught in this country. This new edition benefits from a larger colour format, which bring its many illustrations and photographs to life.
