Public Places - Urban Spaces The Dimensions of Urban Design

• Main Authors: Carmona, Matthew (Author), Tiesdell, Steve (Author), Heath, Tim (Author), Oc, Taner (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon, Oxon New York, NY Routledge 2010
• Edition: Second edition
• Subjects: City planning; Architectural design; Urban landscape architecture
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• Physical Description: ix, 394 pages illustrations; (chiefly color), color maps 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781856178273; 1856178277; 9781138474093

This second edition of this tried and trusted textbook has been updated with relevant case studies to show students how principles have been put into practice. The book is now in full colour and a larger format, so students and lecturers get a much stronger visual package and easy to use layout, enabling them to more easily practically apply principles of urban design to their projects. Sustainability is the driving factor in urban regeneration and new urban development, and the new edition is focused on best sustainable design and practice. Public Places Urban Spaces is a must-have purchase for those on urban design courses and for professionals who want to update and refresh their knowledge. . Tried and tested textbook in urban design, giving a comprehensive introduction to the principles and theory of urban design . New and key focus on trends in sustainable design . Now full colour to better visually demonstrate to students the application of design principles