Main entry:

Barnett, Jonathan.

Title & Author:

An introduction to urban design / by Jonathan Barnett.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication:

New York : Harper & Row, ©1982.

Description:

vii, 260 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Series:

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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part 1. The Changing context for urban design -- Cities can be designed -- Environmental design and environmental conservation -- Community participation in urban design decisions -- Urban design and the preservation movement -- Part 2. Designing cities without designing buildings -- Zoning, mapping, and urban renewal as Urban design techniques -- The evolution of New York City's special zoning districts -- Comprehensive policies to replace special zoning districts -- The San Francisco Urban design plan -- Design formations for planned communities -- Part 3. The Elements of a design and development strategy -- Land-use strategies -- A public open-space policy -- Standards for street furniture, lighting, and signs -- Transportation and urban design policy -- Legislative standards for urban design -- A public investment strategy.
Library c. 2: Notations by Cedric Price.

Summary:

The author uses his experience as an urban designer in New York City to examine the nature of city planning and how it can improve urban life.

ISBN:

0064303764
9780064303767
0064301141 (pbk.)
9780064301145 (pbk.)

Subject:

City planning.
Architecture.
Architecture and society.
City Planning
Urbanisme.
Architecture et société.
architecture (discipline)
urban planning.
Design
Stadtplanung
Städtebau
Town planning

Added entries:

Cedric Price Library
Cedric Price fonds
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Holdings:

Location: Library main 2494
Call No.: 9508
Copy: c. 1
Status: Available

Location: Library main price 266856
Call No.: BIB 2056
Copy: c. 2
Notes: pbk.
Status: Available