Regional & area planning books

The concept of Self-Sufficiency involves the notion of sustainable, circular, and carbon-neutral cities. This book...  Read More >>

Introduces the pioneering and award-winning Sponge Park design for the regeneration of the notorious Gowanus Canal...  Read More >>

""Shows that the advancement of immigrant rights in Houston has necessitated a diverse, and at times unusual, set...  Read More >>

This comprehensive companion surveys intelligent design thinking in architecture and urbanism, investigating ‘smart’...  Read More >>

This book recounts the successful efforts of grassroots organization No Games Chicago to stop the 2016 Summer Olympics...  Read More >>

This groundbreaking and transformative textbook introduces sustainable design in a clear, concise, easy-to-read...  Read More >>

This groundbreaking and transformative textbook introduces sustainable design in a clear, concise, easy-to-read...  Read More >>

This book offers a comprehensive overview of areas with elevated levels of crime aka ‘risky places’. With examples...  Read More >>

When plans to overhaul Southwest Philadelphia in the 1950s scheduled both the integrated neighborhood of Eastwick...  Read More >>

This book takes a deep dive into the design and planning, and unique challenges of settlements in the European Arctic,...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1993, The Meaning and Use of Housing presents a re-evaluation of the use and meaning of...  Read More >>

Originally published in 2001, this intriguing volume brings together professionals working in architecture, planning,...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1993, this is a book about the context of placemaking – the production of vernacular architecture...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1993, this title demonstrated some of the diversity and richness of the research being undertaken...  Read More >>

First published in 1997, this title brings together the selected papers of seventeen architects, social scientists...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1988, for this volume the editors chose to deal directly with current developments in environmental...  Read More >>

First published in 1995, this title by by leading theorists and empirical researchers offers an interdisciplinary...  Read More >>

This book offers a comprehensive overview of areas with elevated levels of crime aka ‘risky places’. With examples...  Read More >>

The climate crisis is largely a water crisis.This book sets out ideas on water landscapes and (co)designed practices,...  Read More >>

Functioning churches are an integral part of a community, not only for the active members of a congregation, but...  Read More >>

This book takes a deep dive into the design and planning, and unique challenges of settlements in the European Arctic,...  Read More >>

Through a series of short, sharp chapters, Placemaking: People, Properties, Planning delivers a cross-disciplinary...  Read More >>

This book provides an analysis of nature satisfaction, nature relatedness, and the motivations for using urban green...  Read More >>

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Exploring creative responses to community challenges Creative Instigation is a collection of in-depth case stories...  Read More >>