The City at Eye Level: Lessons for Street Plinths - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9059727142 ISBN 13: 9789059727144

Publisher: Eburon Academic Publishers, 2014

Synopsis

Although rarely explored in academic literature, most inhabitants and visitors interact with an urban landscape on a day-to-day basis is on the street level. Storefronts, first floor apartments, and sidewalks are the most immediate and common experience of a city. These “plinths” are the ground floors that negotiate between inside and outside, the public and private spheres. The City at Eye Level qualitatively evaluates plinths by exploring specific examples from all over the world. Over twenty-five experts investigate the design, land use, and road and foot traffic in rigorously researched essays, case studies, and interviews. These pieces are supplemented by over two hundred beautiful color images and engage not only with issues in design, but also the concerns of urban communities. The editors have put together a comprehensive guide for anyone concerned with improving or building plinths, including planners, building owners, property and shop managers, designers, and architects.  

About this title

About the Author

Jeroen Laven is an urban planner and a board member of Inspiring Cities.  

Edition details

• Publisher: Eburon Academic Publishers
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9059727142
• ISBN 13: 9789059727144
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224
• Editor: Meredith Glaser, Mattijs Van 't Hoff, Hans Karssenberg, Jeroen Laven, Jan Van Teeffelen