Rapid regeneration of city areas has placed the quality of urban design high on public and policy agendas worldwide. Planning for Urban Quality examines the achievement of quality in the urban environment; in a planning context. Tracing urban design from its roots; the authors draw on both historical and current practices to examine the key physical; political and economic forces at play and the social pressures and impacts brought about by both failures and achievements in urban design. This highly illustrated critique of towns and cities draws on examples from across Western Europe; South Africa and USA to examine both public and private sector development practices; controls and fiscal policies within a diverse range of localities. The authors indicate the need for a reinstitution of region-provincial approaches; for closer co-ordination bewteen sectors; and revised fiscal policies in planning and development in order to enhance the quality of urban social experience and environments. Providing a deeper understanding of the many diverse strands of Urban Quality; the authors provide a firm basis from which to analyse urban planning achievements and to assess the relevance and value of urban scapes.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful MemoriesBy Catherine GrosseI got this book from the library and enjoyed it so much I ended up buying a copy for myself and my sister. This book brings back many memories of taking the bus downtown with my grandmother to shop for back to school clothes; Easter outfits; etc. We would always finish up with a meal at the Shillitos restaurant of Seven Hills sandwiches and ice cream cake roll before getting back on the bus. I would also take the bus with my girlfriends to spend the day downtown. It jogged my memories about the different places down there and was good to know the history of and the passing of great old places. The pictures were great. Im very happy with this purchase and my sister said it brought tears to her eyes when I sent her copy as a birthday gift. Thanks for a great experience.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Hats Gloves RequiredBy JudyNot only are there great anecdotes about the tea rooms; but wonderful photos even favorite recipes from the good old days. Brought back some go I dont memories.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Tea rooms and some Cincinnati History (and many recipes)By John CusickBought for my wife as I thought she would enjoy it. I also checked it out. Super interesting content and some amazing recipes. Nice history and photographs about Cincinnati in a bygone time. (a lot of names will be recognized by folks from the 50s - 70s)
