In their book, Rowe & Slutzky explore the realm of transparency and its subdivision into literal and phenomenal transparency, where spatial experiences foster a holistic connection between spaces.
William H. Whyte’s “The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces” offers timeless insights into creating vibrant, accessible urban spaces through human-centered design, natural elements, and fostering social interactions.
Jeff Speck’s “Walkable City” advocates for pedestrian-friendly urban areas, highlighting the benefits of walkability while noting its reliance on existing research and the need for more original studies.
This post reviews “Learning from Las Vegas,” highlighting its major elements and offering constructive criticism, encouraging readers to understand and question the book’s insights on contemporary urbanism and architecture.
“The City of Tomorrow and Its Planning” envisions modern urban design with high-density housing, extensive green spaces, standardized construction, and pedestrian, vehicle traffic separation for efficient, healthy, and livable cities.
This article aims to review and discuss the book “Tactical Urbanism: Short-term Actions for Long-term Change” by Mike Lydon and Anthony Garcia.
“Cities for People” by Jan Gehl advocates for human-centered urban design, emphasizing walkability, bikeability, and vibrant public spaces to create livable and sustainable cities.
Ian L. McHarg’s 1969 book “Design with Nature” revolutionized urban design, ecology, and environmental research, introducing overlays for sustainable, resilient communities, in the face of climate change today.
A comprehensive review of the Anthropology of the city by Edwin Eames and Judith Granich Goode, summarizing the book and emphasizing the importance and implications Urban Anthropology in Urban studies
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