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Urban Planning and Land Use Management
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Monumental work on urban planning and vitality.
Compassionate and detailed analysis of city life.
Indicts short-sightedness in urban development practices.
Discusses safety, neighborhoods, and city functions.
Explores the impact of diversity in communities.
Influential since its 1961 first publication.
Essential reading for urban planners and enthusiasts.
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Design your own house and community.
Over 250 design patterns for various buildings.
Guidance for construction and planning processes.
Collaborate with neighbors to improve your environment.
Radical approach to architecture and building design.
Patterns address specific design challenges effectively.
Intended for both professionals and everyday users.
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Price Range: $46.00
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Tenth Anniversary Edition with extensive updates.
Winner of the Green Prize for Sustainable Literature.
Over 100 new pages of insightful content.
Focus on walkability for thriving urban communities.
Addresses current issues like COVID and housing equity.
Written by renowned urban planner Jeff Speck.
Practical vision for revitalizing American cities.
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Price Range: $13.94
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Explore the concept of urban walkability.
Learn how to improve city dynamics effectively.
Understand walkability's impact on community vitality.
Discover simple, cost-effective city planning strategies.
Gain insights from real-world urban examples.
Transform American cities into pedestrian-friendly environments.
Find practical steps to enhance local infrastructure.
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Price Range: $17.46
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Influential work in urban planning history.
Explores urban diversity and vitality preservation.
Written by acclaimed author Jane Jacobs.
Descriptive street life portrayed as captivating ballet.
Critiques traditional planning theories effectively.
Includes a new foreword for modern readers.
Indispensable guide for humane city management.
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Price Range: $21.66
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Explores architectural theory and its historical roots.
Critiques contemporary architecture's failure to connect with humanity.
Introduces a timeless way of building principles.
Encourages harmony between society and architectural design.
Focuses on ancient methods still relevant today.
Part of the Center for Environmental Structure series.
Promotes buildings that resonate with nature and culture.
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Price Range: $45.00
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Explores modern interpretations of traditional architecture.
Blends classical design with contemporary living needs.
Features detailed profiles of stunning historic renovations.
Includes hundreds of captivating interior and detail photographs.
Guides on architecture, landscape, and decoration interplay.
Ideal for enthusiasts of traditional home design.
Showcases Gil Schafer's expertise in timeless aesthetics.
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Price Range: $34.18
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Insider secrets of America's transportation system revealed.
Explores why current systems fail communities.
Real-world examples of poor design choices.
Case studies showcasing successful design improvements.
Strategies to combat traffic congestion effectively.
Bottom-up techniques for cost-effective transportation projects.
Enhances quality of life for local residents.
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Price Range: $17.99
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Addresses today's housing crisis effectively.
Explores diverse housing types and options.
Illustrates benefits of Missing Middle Housing.
Features beautiful full-color graphics and designs.
Includes successful case studies from various locations.
Encourages rethinking urban planning and development.
Essential for planners, architects, and city leaders.
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Price Range: $45.00
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A gripping tale of baseball and family struggles.
Explores the American Dream in Los Angeles.
Highlights the history of vibrant Mexican American communities.
Details the creation of Dodger Stadium's legacy.
Examines the impact of urban development on neighborhoods.
Tells the story of the Aréchiga family's resistance.
Uncovers the societal struggles and triumphs in LA.
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Price Range: $17.05
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50th anniversary edition of a classic urban book.
Features new Introduction by Jason Epstein.
Influential work in town planning history.
Explores urban diversity and vitality issues.
Readable, sensible, and essential for city management.
Descriptive prose likened to a literary ballet.
Critiques traditional planning theories with humor.
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Explores zoning's impact on communities and individuals.
Highlights outdated codes maintaining racial segregation.
Shows zoning's potential to combat ecological harm.
Details successful zoning reforms across multiple cities.
Encourages urban farming and community engagement initiatives.
Demystifies the complexities of zoning regulations.
Offers a vision for transformative community change.
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Price Range: $12.24
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Lively history of Paris's urban transformation
Explores Paris's evolution in the seventeenth century
Highlights early urban planning innovations in Paris
Introduces the concept of the modern city
Showcases Paris's unique public spaces and entertainment
Details the city's revolutionary infrastructure developments
Captivating narrative of Paris's enchanting identity
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Explores New Orleans' unique architectural landscape.
Richly illustrated with stunning photography.
Insights into urban design and resilience.
Highlights the city's battle against nature.
Captures New Orleans' vibrant spirit and culture.
Perfect for architecture and travel enthusiasts.
A journey through a city with soul.
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Price Range: $50.00
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Explores social infrastructure's role in bridging divides.
Highlights importance of shared spaces for communities.
Combines research with global examples for insight.
Offers solutions to societal challenges through community investment.
Critically acclaimed by NPR and prominent figures.
Encourages rebuilding civic life through social connections.
A blueprint for fostering mutual support and resilience.
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Price Range: $15.75
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Explores Tokyo's unique urban spaces and culture.
Highlights the balance of growth and community.
Focuses on Tokyo's five key urban features.
Demystifies emergent urbanism for global audiences.
Practical insights for architects and urban planners.
Encourages adaptability and spontaneity in city design.
Offers a new vision for human-scale cities.
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Price Range: $20.90
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Explores history of urban water systems.
Discusses three revolutions in water management.
Highlights early Roman aqueducts and sewage systems.
Examines current technologies for clean drinking water.
Addresses future challenges in water resource management.
Essential reading for water resource enthusiasts.
Encourages informed decisions about water sustainability.
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Price Range: $2.99
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Explores architecture's impact on feelings and memories.
Combines architecture critique with cognitive neuroscience insights.
Highlights importance of well-designed, healthy environments.
Addresses urban growth and construction challenges by 2050.
Advocates for designs that meet human needs.
Features over 100 stunning color photographs.
Calls for a rethinking of our built environments.
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Influential work in urban planning history.
Describes vibrant street life in cities.
Challenges traditional planning theories effectively.
Combines literature and urban studies seamlessly.
Written by renowned architect Jane Jacobs.
Offers a humanistic approach to city management.
Includes a new foreword for modern readers.
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Price Range: $9.99
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Insightful exploration of parking's economic impact.
Challenges the notion of free parking's benefits.
Proposes market-based pricing for parking spaces.
Discusses urban sprawl and auto dependence issues.
Offers innovative solutions for parking regulation.
Highlights environmental consequences of free parking.
Engages with urban planners and policymakers alike.
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Price Range: $41.59
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Addresses loneliness and isolation in America.
Highlights libraries' role in fostering social connection.
Promotes civic renewal and healthy democracy.
Encourages innovative community partnerships and collaboration.
Showcases successful library initiatives nationwide.
Argues for libraries as essential societal assets.
Calls for inclusivity and welcoming spaces for all.
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Price Range: $24.00
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Authoritative reference for urban planning students.
Over 1,400 informative illustrations included.
Covers essential urban design best practices.
Focuses on environmental planning and management.
Includes transportation, utilities, and parks planning.
Guides on mapping and GIS skills.
Practical information for real-world applications.
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Price Range: $76.55
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Explores nature's resilience in urban landscapes.
Documentary-style memoir of an empty lot journey.
Insights on human disruption and natural healing.
Blend of naturalism, memoir, and social manifesto.
Beautifully written reflections on city scapes.
Encourages rewilding of cities and society.
Offers hope amidst urban edgelands and ruins.
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Price Range: $19.10
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Revolutionary concept of 15-minute urban living.
Focuses on accessibility to essential destinations.
Encourages walking and biking for daily activities.
Strategies for sustainable urban recovery post-pandemic.
Research-backed solutions for urban challenges.
Promotes a human-centric approach to city living.
Valuable insights for policy makers and residents.
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Price Range: $17.80
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Comprehensive framework for sustainable urban design.
Over 50 design elements organized into five topics.
Accessible format for professionals and community members.
Guidelines for various urban project scales included.
Supports informed decisions for sustainable environments.
Rich graphics enhance understanding of complex concepts.
Valuable resource for students and elected officials.
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Price Range: $46.74
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50th Anniversary Edition of a classic book.
Modern Library edition, high-quality printing.
Brand new condition, never read.
Perfect for urban studies enthusiasts.
Insightful analysis of American urban life.
Ideal gift for architecture lovers.
Shelves beautifully with other modern classics.
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Price Range: $24.48
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Explore the impact of community beliefs on design.
Discover reforms for beautiful and affordable communities.
Learn from contemporary urban planning success stories.
Understand the history of America's built environment.
Practical guide for developers and city officials.
Inspire change with optimistic visions for the future.
Accessible insights into urban design and development.
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Price Range: $26.91
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Explores urban nature in abandoned spaces.
Combines memoir, naturalism, and social commentary.
Documents resilience of nature in urban environments.
Encourages rewilding of cities and society.
Philosophically rich and beautifully written prose.
Highlights hope in damaged landscapes.
A unique addition to nature writing tradition.
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Explores intimate pocket neighborhoods for community living.
Features real-life stories from residents and developers.
Historical context of community living evolution provided.
Diverse models, including eco-neighborhoods and cohousing insights.
Strategies for retrofitting neighborhoods into existing communities.
Inspires connection and belonging in modern society.
Ideal for empty nesters, families, and single households.
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Updated insights from transportation expert Jarrett Walker.
Accessible guide for professionals and concerned citizens.
Focus on underlying geometry of transit systems.
New topics on flexible and demand response services.
Expanded explanations and fresh examples included.
Tools to clarify and advocate for transit values.
Addresses transit's future in a tech-driven world.
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Price Range: $28.83
