| Description |
1 online resource (vi, 154 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-150) and index. |
| Contents |
Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Public Spaces -- Why Have Them and Who Are They For?; Chapter 3 What Makes a Space Convivial?; Chapter 4 How Can One Create and Sustain Successful Public Spaces?; Conclusion:The Constituents of Conviviality; References and Bibliography; Index. |
| Summary |
'Brilliant! This thoughtful and illuminating book fills a significant gap in urban design literature and is a must-have reference book for anyone concerned with the creation or management of the public realm.' Michele Lavelle Partner in 4D Landscape Design 'A book rich in good practices noted by a traveller and teacher with the hawk-eye of an architect and photographer. ' Tobias Woldendorp Senior CPTED Consultant at DSP-groep Amsterdam. 'A welcome addition to the literature of urban design placemaking.' Joe Holyoak Course Director MA Urban Design Birmingham City University Despite developments. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Public spaces.
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Public spaces. |
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City planning -- Social aspects.
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City planning -- Social aspects. |
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Architecture -- Human factors.
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Architecture -- Human factors. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
International Institute for Environment and Development.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Shaftoe, Henry. Convivial urban spaces. London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan in association with the International Institute for Environment and Development, 2008 9781844073887 (DLC) 2008001743 (OCoLC)191024041 |
| ISBN |
9781849770873 (electronic book) |
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1849770875 (electronic book) |
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9781435657502 (electronic book) |
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1435657500 (electronic book) |
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1844073882 (hardback) |
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9781844073887 (hardback) |
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