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Essential urban design: by Rob Cowan, London, RIBA Publishing, 2021, 224 pp., £35.00 (paperback), ISBN 9781859469019.
| Title: | Essential urban design: by Rob Cowan, London, RIBA Publishing, 2021, 224 pp., £35.00 (paperback), ISBN 9781859469019. |
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| Authors: | Samuels, Ivor1 (AUTHOR) ivor.samuels@googlemail.com |
| Source: | Journal of Urban Design. Apr2024, Vol. 29 Issue 2, p253-255. 3p. |
| Abstract: | "Essential Urban Design" by Rob Cowan is a book that explores the development of urban design in the United Kingdom over the past fifty years. The author, who is not a member of the professions typically involved in urban design, provides a unique perspective on the subject. The book is divided into five chapters, covering topics such as pioneers of urban design, design objectives, context and character of places, politics and collaboration, and strategic urban design and master planning. The book is extensively illustrated with line drawings and project examples, making it both informative and enjoyable to read. However, it primarily focuses on UK practitioners and stakeholders, with limited discussion of international initiatives and influences. [Extracted from the article] |
| Subject Terms: | *URBAN planning, *CITIES & towns, *PUBLIC spaces |
| ISSN: | 13574809 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13574809.2023.2298565 |
| Database: | Academic Search Index |