Alexander Garvin è un eminente urbanista ed educatore il cui lavoro unisce la pianificazione urbana, il settore immobiliare e i servizi pubblici. I suoi scritti approfondiscono le complesse problematiche della vita urbana, proponendo soluzioni innovative. L'approccio di Garvin si basa su una profonda comprensione delle dinamiche dell'ambiente urbano e del suo impatto sulla comunità. I suoi testi offrono preziose prospettive per chiunque sia interessato al futuro delle nostre città.
The Planning Game: Lessons from Great Cities offers a comprehensive overview of urban planning, emphasizing public investments in community spaces like streets and parks. Illustrated with 200 visuals, it explores transformative planning through the examples of Paris, New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia, making it essential for planners and community leaders.
This comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to urban planning and design in America analyzes key projects initiated in 250 U.S. urban areas and details which strategies and programs were successful and which failed. New to the Second * New sections on stadiums, entertainment centers, business improvement districts, tax credit housing* Checklists and tables for field use* A review of recent failures and successes This classic reference, fully revised for the new millennium, provides proven strategies for professionals and invaluable real-world insights for students.
A well-known expert on cities brings an inside perspective to the future of American downtowns.