Description
Book SynopsisTrade Review "This is an important study of one of the most significant figures in 20th century landscape architecture and urban design. Alison Bick Hirsch has written the first significant critical assessment of several of Lawrence Halprin's most iconic works nad the historically important and controversial Take Part workshops. With access to his collected papers and both Halprin prior to his death and his wife, the equally important and innovative modern dancer and choreographer, Anna, Hirsch focuses critical attention upon their collaboration and development on urban 'scores' in the tumultuous era of the 1960s and 70s, as well as their dramatic differences." —Laurie D. Olin, partner, The OLIN Studio
"The cogent writing and comprehensive research of the first two sections soar, making this book fundamental to future researchers."—CHOICE
"Hirsch’s book has enough distance from its subject and time period that readers may recognize themselves and their own dilemmas in it."—Planning Magazine
"Hirsch’s book contributes to a growing body of historical research interested in activism and social engagement in environmental design fields."—Planning Perspectives
"Hirsch has authored a handsome book. . . some of the period photos are delightful, featuring children and adults cavorting in fountains and expressing a collective joy in public gathering."—Journal of Planning Education and Research
Table of ContentsContents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Scoring the Participatory City
1. The Creative Origins of Larry and Anna HalprinPart I. Built Work2. Framing Civic Rituals: Market Street, Nicollet Mall, Heritage Park Plaza3. Designing with Nature as “Archetypal Precedent”: Portland Open Space Sequence, Seattle Freeway Park, Manhattan Square ParkPart II. Community Workshops4. The Take Part Process: Halprin & Associates in Participatory Design5. Facilitation and/or Manipulation: The Challenges of Taking Part in Fort Worth, Everett, Charlottesville, and Cleveland
Conclusion: Choreography and the Contemporary City
NotesBibliographyIndex
