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Urban Design: The Basics

Urban Design: The Basics

Heath, Tim
Wiedmann, Florian

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Series: Basics

General ArchitectureGeography

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ISBN10: 1032161647
ISBN13: 9781032161648
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Oct 30 2025
Pages: 244
Language: English

Urban Design: The Basics provides a brief but compelling overview and introduction to the theory and practice of the multi-disciplinary field of urban design.

It is an 'easy-to-understand' and 'jargon-free' introduction to the fundamental principles of urban design. By introducing the essentials of urban design, the book is an important starting point for future study of the discipline. Topics include placemaking, sustainable urbanism, the evolution of cities and townscapes, and urban design and governance. Across seven chapters, the book is centred on a holistic understanding of sustainability and the special role of urban design in achieving a high quality of urban life, economic diversification, and less energy consumption. It provides a clear overview of the evolution of urban design, drawing on fundamental principles and critical challenges, and negotiates the complexities and nuances of the discipline. Given the contemporary international importance of urban design, the book uses examples from around the globe to explain its role and impact in different contexts. It also features detailed further reading lists for those wishing to expand their knowledge and understanding further.

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