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redesigning cities principles practice implementation
this book is recommended reading for planners preparing to take the aicp exam . too often no one is happy with new development public officials must choose among unappealing alternatives developers are frustrated and the public is angry . but growing political support for urban design devlopers interest in coummunity building and successful examples of redesigned cities all over the u.s. are hopeful signs of change . barnett explains how design can reshape suburban growth patterns revitalize older cities and retrofit metropolitan areas where earlier development decisions went wrong . he describes in detail specific techniques materials and technologies that should be known but often arent to planners public officials concerned citizens and others involved in development .
paperback univ of chicago pr 2008 isbn13 9781884829703 isbn10 1884829708
book type nf isbn 13 9781884829703 number of pages 312 publisher natl book network release date 62135769600000