The Urban Design Reader

Drawing together the very best of classic and contemporary writings, this informative book illuminates the theory and practice of urban design. Forty-five generous selections include contributions from Howard, Le Corbusier, Hall and Jacobs through to Davis, Hayden and Gillham. This book provides an [...]
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Drawing together the very best of classic and contemporary writings, this informative book illuminates the theory and practice of urban design. Forty-five generous selections include contributions from Howard, Le Corbusier, Hall and Jacobs through to Davis, Hayden and Gillham. This book provides an essential resource for students and practitioners of urban design, drawing together important but widely dispersed writings. Section and selection introductions are provided to assist students in understanding where readings come from and how they fit into the larger picture of the field of urban design.