Big Plans: The Allure and Folly of Urban Design springs from the idea that human aspirations for the city tend to overstate the role of rationality in public life. Inspired by the architectural and urban criticism of such writers as Lewis Mumford; Jane Jacobs; and John Brinckerhoff Jackson; Kolson adopts a users perspective on issues of urban design; an approach that highlights both the futility of social engineering and the resilience of the human spirit.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy dpowers6651Being from the area this gives real details regarding some sights Im very familiar with. This book was very well researched and very well done.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great history resourceBy CTI purchased this for a family member who in into model railroading the Cleveland; OH area. I had the chance to look through and its a great little synopsis of our rail history. There are lots of pictures; more so than text so its a great reference book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy MarkThese books are great and the price was right.
