This trailblazing book outlines an interdisciplinary "process model" for urban design that has been developed and tested over time. Its goal is not to explain how to design a specific city precinct or public space; but to describe useful steps to approach the transformation of urban spaces. Urban Ecological Design illustrates the different stages in which the process is organized; using theories; techniques; images; and case studies. In essence; it presents a "how-to" method to transform the urban landscape that is thoroughly informed by theory and practice. The authors note that urban design is viewed as an interface between different disciplines. They describe the field as "peacefully overrun; invaded; and occupied" by city planners; architects; engineers; and landscape architects (with developers and politicians frequently joining in). They suggest that environmental concerns demand the consideration of ecology and sustainability issues in urban design. It is; after all; the urban designer who helps to orchestrate human relationships with other living organisms in the built environment. The overall objective of the book is to reinforce the role of the urban designer as an honest broker and promoter of design processes and as an active agent of social creativity in the production of the public realm.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Timothy E. ScheurerA great screenplay for a great film. Like the idea that we have the final shooting script as well.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Reading the script lets the reader be a contender.By Twain BunyanOf course. I saw the movie first; in fact. before VCRs and DVDs. we showed the 16 Mil. film to our regular English classes as a reward. usually at the end of the year. One year.however. I had a particularly unmotivated special ed. English class. I remembered the film. and found the book at a college bookstore. I figured it was worth a try. so I persuaded the Chairman of my department to order 15 copies out of the budget (which was usually close to empty. but somehow she okd the funds). At first. nobody would read ("who wants to read an old movie script anyway?"). so I began reading all the parts. and the next day I had no trouble getting them to take the parts; in fact. to avoid a slugfest. the part of Terry alternated every 10 minutes. What was it about a (at that time) 40 year old script that sparked such interest? Even though I promised to show the video when we finished reading (a bribe that usually worked). I sensed that the story of Terrys struggle to do the right thing despite the emotional and physical price he is forced to pay had struck a note. Why? Maybe because the story is so brutally stark. yet filled with a compassion that is at odds with the way Johnny Friendly and his thugs do business; its hard to say...But this book was the basis of some of my most successful teaching. Some followed the script when I ran the movie. and a couple of kids wanted to borrow the video to watch at home. the ultimate compliment. I have to say that it has always been one of my favorite movies; with the possible exception of The Godfather. Brando was never better. But the script itself is great reading. especially aloud. Its a story that still rings true.
