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Author: Annie Matan ,
Peter Newman
Publisher: Island Press
Imprint: Island Press
Edition: 2nd None ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 21.00cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 27.30cm
Weight: 0.726kg
ISBN: 9781610917148
ISBN 10: 1610917146
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 15 November 2016
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
This in-depth, illustrated biography...follows the evolution of Gehl's theories as he 'reconquers' cities from London to Sydney with pedestrianized streets, bike lanes, enriched 'edge environments' and more. --Nature A lively, optimistic, and energetic celebration of Jan Gehl's contribution to creating better cities and promoting a calmer, healthier more civilised life. --World Transport Journal Jam-packed with case studies, testimonials from Jan's colleagues, before and after images and informative illustrations, this ode to Jan Gehl's work makes for a captivating and entertaining read. For people unfamiliar with the work of Jan Gehl, this book provides a perfect overview of Jan's humanistic urban design approach which he has advocated and delivered for over fifty years. For people familiar with Jan's work, then this book will serve as an entertaining 'whistle stop' tour of over half a century of inspiring work. --Flourishing with Nature
Jam-packed with case studies, testimonials from Jan's colleagues, before and after images and informative illustrations, this ode to Jan Gehl's work makes for a captivating and entertaining read. For people unfamiliar with the work of Jan Gehl, this book provides a perfect overview of Jan's humanistic urban design approach which he has advocated and delivered for over fifty years. For people familiar with Jan's work, then this book will serve as an entertaining 'whistle stop' tour of over half a century of inspiring work. --Flourishing with Nature This in-depth, illustrated biography...follows the evolution of Gehl's theories as he 'reconquers' cities from London to Sydney with pedestrianized streets, bike lanes, enriched 'edge environments' and more. --Nature A lively, optimistic, and energetic celebration of Jan Gehl's contribution to creating better cities and promoting a calmer, healthier more civilised life. --World Transport Journal
Author Information
Annie Matan is a researcher and lecturer at Curtin university Sustainability Policy (CUSP) institute in Australia, interested in creating sustainable, vibrant and people-focused urban places. She has worked in state and local government, and joined CUSP in 2011 after finishing her PhD at Curtin University. Peter Newman is the Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University and works at CUSP. Peter has worked in local government as an elected councillor, an adviser to three Western Australia State Premiers and was on the Board of infrastructure Australia from 2010 to 2014. He was a Lead Author for Transport on the IPCC. He has written 17 books including The End of Automobile Dependence.
