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How to turn a place around a handbook for creating successful public spaces

By: Language: English Publication details: New York Project for Public Spaces 2000Description: 120p. 28cmISBN:
  • 0970632401
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.52 $2 18
Partial contents:
Why places are important to cities -- Principles of creating great places -- Workbook for evaluating public spaces
Summary: Aims to provide a straightforward guide for residents, politicians and planners on the understanding and improvement of public spaces. Examines why places are important within communities and cities. Examines the principles surrounding the creation of good places. Examines sociability, uses and activities, access and linkage, and comfort and image. Presents case studies from around the world.
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Why places are important to cities -- Principles of creating great places -- Workbook for evaluating public spaces

Aims to provide a straightforward guide for residents, politicians and planners on the understanding and improvement of public spaces. Examines why places are important within communities and cities. Examines the principles surrounding the creation of good places. Examines sociability, uses and activities, access and linkage, and comfort and image. Presents case studies from around the world.