Community by Design: New Urbanism for Suburbs and Small Communities
Hall, Kenneth B.; Porterfield, Gerald A.
ISBN 10: 007134523X ISBN 13: 9780071345231
Published by McGraw-Hill Companies, 2001
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Synopsis:
*A practical guide to implementing New Urbanism principles in suburbs and small communities
*Case studies present clear solutions for typical suburban problems: the need for pedestrian access, the lack of parking, the presence of industrial-park eyesores, and the issue of how to create a "sense of place"
*Illustrations take architects and planners step-by-step through the design and development process
About the Author:
Kenneth B. Hall (Virginia Beach, VA) is a landscape architect with the award-winning firm Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company. A specialist in community and park planning, he has written a number of technical articles. He holds a MA in landscape architecture.
Gerald A. Porterfield (Chesapeake, VA) is director of community design for the Talbot Group. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute and the American Planning Association.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Community by Design: New Urbanism for ...
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket