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Sprawl is an unsustainable pattern of growth that threatens to undermine the health of communities globally. It has been a dominant mid-to-late twentieth century growth pattern in developed countries and in the twenty-first century has shown widespread signs of proliferation in India, China, and other growing countries. The World Health Organization cites sprawl for its serious adverse public health consequences for humans and ecological habitats. The many adverse impacts of sprawl on the health of individuals, communities, and biological ecosystems are well documented. Architects have been rightly criticized for failing to grasp the aesthetic and functional challenge to create buildings and places that mitigate sprawl while simultaneously promoting healthier, active lifestyles in neighbourhoods and communities.

Sprawling Cities and Our Endangered Public Health examines the past and present role of architecture in relation to the public health cons

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: An Epidemic on Our Doorstep 2. Sprawl, Architecture, and Health: a Brief History 3. Global Sprawl Machines 4. Transfusion: Design Considerations 5. Case Study: New Orleans 6. The Future

Sprawling Cities and Our Endangered Public Health

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 3 July 2012
      ISBN-13 9780415665339
      978-0415665339
      ISBN-10 0415665337
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      The environment

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Sprawl is an unsustainable pattern of growth that threatens to undermine the health of communities globally. It has been a dominant mid-to-late twentieth century growth pattern in developed countries and in the twenty-first century has shown widespread signs of proliferation in India, China, and other growing countries. The World Health Organization cites sprawl for its serious adverse public health consequences for humans and ecological habitats. The many adverse impacts of sprawl on the health of individuals, communities, and biological ecosystems are well documented. Architects have been rightly criticized for failing to grasp the aesthetic and functional challenge to create buildings and places that mitigate sprawl while simultaneously promoting healthier, active lifestyles in neighbourhoods and communities.

      Sprawling Cities and Our Endangered Public Health examines the past and present role of architecture in relation to the public health cons

      Table of Contents

      1. Introduction: An Epidemic on Our Doorstep 2. Sprawl, Architecture, and Health: a Brief History 3. Global Sprawl Machines 4. Transfusion: Design Considerations 5. Case Study: New Orleans 6. The Future

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