Urban Design for an Urban Century: Shaping More Livable, Equitable, and Resilient Cities

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to urban design, from a historical overview and basic principles to practical design concepts and strategies. It discusses the demographic, environmental, economic, and social issues that influence the decision-making and implementation processes of urban design. The Second Edition has been fully revised to include thorough coverage of sustainability issues and to integrate new case studies into the core concepts discussed.

Authors: Lance Jay Brown, David Dixon

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9781118453636

Publication date: 20140425