The "new community" movement of the 1960s and 1970s attempted a grand experiment in housing. It inspired the construction of innovative communities that were designed to counter suburbias cultural conformity; social isolation; ugliness; and environmental problems. This richly documented book examines the results of those experiments in three of the most successful new communities: Irvine Ranch in Southern California; Columbia in Maryland; and The Woodlands in the suburbs of Houston; Texas. Based on new research and interviews with developers; designers; and residents; Ann Forsyth traces the evolution; the successes; and the shortcomings of these experiments in urban innovation. Where they succeeded; in areas such as community identity and open space preservation; they provide support for current "smart growth" proposals. Where they did not; in areas such as housing affordability and transportation choices; they offer important insights for todays planners; designers; developers; civic leaders; and others interested in incorporating new forms of development into their designs.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. All-Around Excellent BookBy Arthur ChandlerThe overwhelming majority of books about classical music deal primarily with the composers lives and/or the nature of their music. This book concentrates on the audiences: their changing expectations. evolution of concert settings and social conventions . and many more considerations that have helped define how audiences today approach live music performances.I agree with all the previous reviewer s comments. I read the book in its paperback form. but Im buying now for my Kindle reader so that I can easily copy quotations to send to friends for discussion.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. fascinating read that has so far led to wonderful philosophical discussion among my peersBy Kindle CustomerThis was an absolutely lovely. fascinating read that has so far led to wonderful philosophical discussion among my peers. It came in pretty good condition. held up well. and has been a great tool for learning about lopeacute;ra franccedil;ais and general human nature.22 of 22 people found the following review helpful. Music History and MoreBy A CustomerThis is a fascinating account of musical life in Paris between 1750 and 1850. Although Johnson is trying to discover why opera audiences became silent during this period. he has a lot more than just silence on his mind. The book explores the decline of aristocratic control over music and its take-over by bourgeois audiences; it also traces how music moved from being a cerebral experience to an emotional one. Johnson writes extremely well. and knows how to pick appropriate and witty anecdotes to keep the text moving along. This is one of the few books that both academic scholars and ordinary readers should be able to appreciate and enjoy; it is easily one of the best books on music history to come along in years. and fun to read as well.
