The Making of the Urban Landscape
Institute of British Geographers Special Publication
1. Auflage September 1993
256 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Urban landscapes are an important part of the daily lives of most
of the population of the western world. Buildings, streets, gardens
and parks are a fundamental means by which we orientate ourselves
within cities, and contribute significantly to our daily levels of
efficiency and well-being (or lack of them). The creation and
maintenance of the urban environment accounts for a sizeable
proportion of public and private expenditure. Yet despite the
controversy surrounding a few special places, the people and forces
responsible for shaping ordinary town and city landscapes have
rarely been systematically investigated and are poorly understood.
By viewing urban landscapes in relation to the individuals and
organizations responsible for their creation, this book supplies a
crucial missing dimension to urban landscape history and a sharp
insight into the dynamics of contemporary urban change.
1. Introduction.
2. Commercial Cores.
3. Institutional and Public Areas.
4. Residential Areas.
5. Urban Landscape Management.
6. Conclusion.
References.
Index.
successful in exploring this approach to the making of the urban
landscape: what is offered here is an example of how to get an
insight into the activities of those who are at work in changing
the face of our towns, and the excellent bibliography tells us
where to turn for supporting material. This is strongly recommended
for the shelves of the library." Applied Geography
"The book is clearly presented in a technically correct style,
with good maps, diagrams and illustrations. The volume can be
recommended to those requiring detailed and up-to-date examples of
urban morphological change with which to compare their own
research." Planning Perspectives
"Commended to urban geographers, planners, developers and
conservatists alike." Urban Studies
"A thoughtful and new approach to looking at the physical
development and management of urban landscapes." The
Professional Geographer
