Designing the City
Designing the City

Author: Hildebrand Frey

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2003-09-02

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1135814058

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Designing the City looks at current urban problems in cities and demonstrates how effective urban design can address social, economic and environmental issues as well as the physical planning at local level. The book is highly visual and illustrates the topic with a variety of sketches, line drawings, axonometrics and models. The author draws upon the valuable experience gained by the City of Glasgow and compares its solutions - successful and less successful - with projects in a variety of European countries.

Annual Report
Annual Report

Author: National Capital Regional Planning Council (U.S.)

Publisher:

Published: 1963

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Way to Go
The Way to Go

Author: Partners for Livable Places

Publisher:

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This publication examines a variety of cases that demonstrate the aesthetic quality of transportation projects. These range from the relatively inexpensive painted "Gus Bus" in Grand Rapids to the large-scale project of designing the Montreal Metro. The purpose is to develop a fresh perspective on ways the visual appeal of transportation can be identified as a distinct element for consideration, and on the degree to which quality design contributes to the economics and function of transportation systems. A second purpose is to develop guidance and examples to assist transportation planners and citizens in dealing with these issues. The projects presented represent a wide range of costs and circumstances encountered in transportation planning. The study shows that the aesthetic benefits provided by quality materials, sensitive design, careful maintenance, and appropriate inclusion of works of art translate directly into increased patronage, cost efficiencies, and a better public environment.