Planning the Good Community
Book description
An examination of new urban approaches both in theory and in practice. Taking a critical look at how new urbanism has lived up to its ideals, the author asks whether new urban approaches offer a viable path to creating good communities.
With examples drawn principally from North America, Europe and…
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1 author picked Planning the Good Community as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
For urban planning, this book is a must to understand the subject matter. Jill Grant does an excellent job blending the theoretical and applied aspect of new urban planning.
When discussing urban design, this book is an excellent reference for both students and practitioners alike. We used this book as a reference in City Planning for the Public Manager because the book had an applied aspect which is very useful to a wide audience in the field of city management.
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