Urban Design for an Urban Century: Shaping More Livable Equitable and Resilient Cities

About this book

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to urban design from a historical overview and basic principles to practical design concepts and strategies. It discusses the demographic environmental economic and social issues that influence the decision-making and implementation processes of urban design. The Second Edition has been fully revised to include thorough coverage of sustainability issues and to integrate new case studies into the core concepts discussed.