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Designing the Urban Renaissance
Francesco Vescovi
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Description for Designing the Urban Renaissance
Hardcover. This detailed study of planning reforms in England, which aimed to reverse the decline of its cities and towns, focuses on urban design and assesses the social impact of 15 years of regeneration initiatives such as science parks and 'creative quarters'. Num Pages: 173 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; AMVD; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 158 x 15. Weight in Grams: 414.
This book is an academic essay about the urban regeneration policies which have been changing the physical - and partly social - outlook of many English cities during the last 10-15 years, eventually giving birth to a process which is also known as ‘Urban Renaissance’. The main focus is on urban design: the way it has been promoted by the government as an important means for delivering attractive places in more sustainable and competitive cities. The research describes the support given to local authorities for this purpose through new laws and powers, the publishing of planning and design manuals and ... Read more
This book is an academic essay about the urban regeneration policies which have been changing the physical - and partly social - outlook of many English cities during the last 10-15 years, eventually giving birth to a process which is also known as ‘Urban Renaissance’. The main focus is on urban design: the way it has been promoted by the government as an important means for delivering attractive places in more sustainable and competitive cities. The research describes the support given to local authorities for this purpose through new laws and powers, the publishing of planning and design manuals and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
150
Condition
New
Number of Pages
173
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400756304
SKU
V9789400756304
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Ref
99-15
About Francesco Vescovi
Dr. Arch. Francesco Vescovi graduated in Architecture (specialization Urban Design) in Milan in 1972. He worked as consultant for three years in Milan at the City Council’s Department for Urban Regeneration (Assessorato alle Periferie). In 2005 he graduated his PhD in Architecture, Urban Design and Landscape Conservation, Politecnico di Milano with a research on ‘city marketing and urban design strategies'. ... Read more
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