The landscape urbanism reader
Urban forests, trees and greenspace are critical in contemporary planning and development of the city. Their study is not only a question of the growth and conservation of green spaces, but also has social, cultural and psychological dimensions. This book brings a perspective of…
"No one could have predicted that a peaceful sit-in to counter government plans to raze Istanbul's Gezi park would escalate into a country-wide protest movement, arguably the most serious political crisis Turkey, a country often hailed as a 'model' in the region, has faced in th…
Introduction to restorative urbanism -- The green city -- The blue city -- The sensory city -- The neighbourly city -- The active city -- The playable city -- The inclusive city -- The restorative city. "Overcrowding, noise and air pollution, long commutes and lack of daylight …
Green wedges in history. Urban planning with nature -- The emergence and diffusion of the green wedge idea -- Towards a bright future: green-wedge visions for the post-war period -- Polycentrism and regional planning -- Green wedges today. Green spaces, networks and contemporary…
"Before it was restored, the High Line was an untouched, abandoned landscape overgrown with wildflowers. Today it is much more than that: it's a central plaza, a cultural center, a walkway, and a green retreat in a bustling city that is free for all to enjoy. But above all else,…
