Waterfront archaeology: proceedings of the Third International Conference…
by Ponsford, M. W., International Conference on Waterfront Archaeology, Bristol, England), Good, G. L., Jones, R. H., (Robert Hugh), Council for British Archaeology
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The process of modernisation, especially during the 20th century, has brought about dramatic changes in most cities situated on a body of water. The search for efficiency and functionality has profoundly affected coastal and urban landscapes: gigantism in the port industry has c…
Examines efforts in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, Salt Lake City, San Jose, and other cities to reclaim postindustrial urban riverside land for use as open space, parks and housing.
'Riverton' examines urban river restoration efforts across the United States, presenting case studies from Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, Salt Lake City and San José. It also analyses the roles of the federal government (particularly the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) and…
Examines efforts in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, Salt Lake City, San Jose, and other cities to reclaim postindustrial urban riverside land for use as open space, parks and housing.
Handbook of waterfront cities and urbanism
Handbook of waterfront cities and urbanism
"Handbook of Waterfront Cities and Urbanism is the first resource to address cities' transformations of their coastlines and riverbanks and the resulting effects on environment, culture, and identity in a genuinely global context. Spanning cities from Gdańsk to Georgetown, this …