Description
Book SynopsisShaping our cities, streets and public spaces, urban design informs the places we live. It is a complex multi-disciplinary process, requiring the input of a wide variety of stakeholders and design and construction professionals. Each urban project invariably throws up a new set of problems and strategic decisions for the design team.
This guide distils the essential information required for the expert direction of the day-to-day work of urban design, from strategic design to masterplanning through to character assessment and collaboration. Compact and accessible with over 250 hand-drawn figures and plans, it's the perfect everyday companion for junior practitioners and experienced heads alike across the built environment.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Place, Pioneers and Practitioners
Chapter 2: Urban Design in Action
Chapter 3: Context, Character and Quality
Chapter 4: Politics, Collaboration and the Role of Local Authorities
Chapter 5: Strategic Urban Design and Masterplanning
Appendix: Checklist for Assessing Context and Character
