The rebirth of New York City's Bryant Park / written by J. William Thompson.

Main entry:

Thompson, J. William.

Title & Author:

The rebirth of New York City's Bryant Park / written by J. William Thompson.

Publication:

Description:

63 pages : illustrations (some color), plans ; 27 cm

Series:

Landmarks ; 04

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 63).
The rebirth of New York City's Bryant Park -- Background : the gathering clouds -- The way back : a process of design -- Bryant Park today : "a monument of genuine joy" -- Photographs and drawings.

Summary:

Designed in 1934, Bryan Park was a haven for crime by the 1970's. The narrative tells how Laurie Olin opened the park to the street and thus to New York's community. Bryant Park is now an unparalleled success story and a prototype for saving public spaces in other cities.

ISBN:

1888931051 (paperback)
9781888931051 (paperback)

Subject:

Hanna/Olin Ltd.
Landscape architecture New York (State) New York.
Parks New York (State) New York.
Architecture du paysage New York (État) New York.
Parcs New York (État) New York.
Parks
Landscape architecture
Bryant Park (New York, N.Y.)
New York (State) New York
New York (State) New York Bryant Park

Added entries:

Hanna/Olin Ltd.
Landmarks (Washington, D.C.) ; 04.

Bryant Park

Holdings:

Location: Library main 196213
Call No.: NA44.H243.25.B7 (ID:97-B2235)
Status: Available

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