This book re-addresses the concepts of neighbourhood and community in a refreshing and challenging way. It will be of immense benefit; not only to town planners but also to al those professional and voluntary groups and politicians who seek to create the new communities of tomorrowFrom the Foreword by Jed Griffiths; Past President of the Royal Town Planning Institute.There is widespread support for the principle of creating more sustainable communities; but much hazy; wishful-thinking about what this might mean in practice. In reality; we witness more the death of local neighbourhoods than their creation or rejuvenation; reflecting an increasingly mobile; privatized and commodified society.Sustainable Communities examines the practicalities of re-inventing neighbourhoods. It is neither an idealistic; utopian tract nor a designers manual; but is; rather; a serious attempt to address the real issues.This collection of expert contributions:* examines the nature of local community and methods of building social capital* presents the findings of a world-wide survey of eco-neighbourhoods and eco-villages with case studies from the United Kingdom; Europe; America and Australia* develops a fresh perspective on the planning and design of neighbourhoods in urban areas; based on the eco-system approach* explores practical programmes for local resource management and the implications for community-based decision-making* provides a detailed appendix listing current eco-village and eco-neighbourhood schemes by countryWritten by an interdisciplinary team of social and environmental scientists; town planners and urban designers; this is a thought-provoking and important contribution to both the theory and practice of the development of sustainable communities.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Very informativeBy dahliarose56I purchased this guide book prior to a trip to Newport. I had heard of the Cliff Walk but didnt know much about it. The last time we visited Newport we toured the mansions but we didnt have time to take the walk and this trip I intended to give the Cliff Walk priority. I googled for information on Newport; RI and reference was made to the Cliff Walk and this guide. I was very happy with my purchase. The author not only gave descriptions and pictures of the homes along the way but a little history regarding the owners of the homes and informative and humorous stories associated with them. He divided the 3.7 mile walk into map segments with information on what you would see in each section. I think a trip to Newport; RI would not be complete without visiting at least some of the mansions and taking this walk along the cliffs behind the famous homes. The views of the ocean are beautiful and many of the homes are viewable from the path. I would advise; however; that if you go on a sunny day that you take sunblock and a hat!7 of 8 people found the following review helpful. A true gem of one of Newports greatest "hikes"!By LescribeI visited Newport and walked the Cliff Walk; or should I have said; hiked? It is a marvelous three miles of gorgeous acreage of the "backyards" of the summer "cottages" built more than a hundred years ago; impossible to duplicate today. The other side of the walk consists of the Atlantic Ocean; with no guard rails; its just you and the sea. The book details the history of these mansions; as well as Newport itself; and also cautions the reader to truly beware on "the Walk" as a wrong twist of the foot could tumble you into the ocean.The book is an enchanting blend of pictures and narrative; written companionably to present a sublime image of one of Newports greatest assets. It is marked to let the reader know where he is each step of the way. One word of warning; leave the book back at the motel; or read it before venturing out on Cliff Walk. One needs total concentration out there.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Marsha LReally helped our trip. Just enough information for the tour.
