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More copies of this ISBNThe American Cityby Alexander Garvin
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Since the release of the First Edition in 1995, this critically acclaimed resource has become THE standard reference work on urban planning and design, providing proven strategies for professionals and priceless "real world" insight for students. This new Second Edition offers detailed, expert coverage of all the latest trends, projects, and programs in the ever-changing world of urban design. "...a magnificent work. I was expecting the common sense approach to current conditions but I was surprised at the interpolation of historical lessons. There is no one that spans the two worlds better." — Andres Duany (architect and town planner) "I will read it again and again, sometimes from front to back, sometimes from back to front, sometimes to page through at random, sometimes to consult and help me with a particular problem. I guarantee dog-eared pages within a year." — Paul Goldberger The American City: What Works, What Doesn't analyzes more than 300 key programs and projects initiated in 150 major cities, suburban areas, and towns--showing why some projects succeeded brilliantly in accomplishing their goals, why others failed, and the lessons to be learned from both the successes and the failures. Taking a unique multidisciplinary approach to the complex challenges of urban and suburban regeneration, this superb sourcebook explores: * The need for city planning to generate a widespread and sustained private market reaction in order to succeed * The six ingredients of project success: market, location, design, financing, entrepreneurship, and time * Innovative ways to revitalize cities through the use of parks, playgrounds, cultural centers, convention centes, shopping centers, sports arenas, and more * Methods for increasing access to affordable housing and revitalizing neighborhoods * Everything you need to know about zoning and historical preservation laws NEW TO THE SECOND Synopsis:This comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to urban planning and design in America analyzes key projects initiated in 250 U.S. urban areas and details which strategies and programs were successful and which failed. New to the Second Edition: * New sections on stadiums, entertainment centers, business improvement districts, tax credit housing * Checklists and tables for field use * A review of recent failures and successes This classic reference, fully revised for the new millennium, provides proven strategies for professionals and invaluable real-world insights for students. About the AuthorAlexander Garvin has combined a career in urban planning and real estate with teaching, architecture, and public service. He is currently Vice President for Planning, Design, and Development of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, commissioner on the New York City Planning Commission, and Managing Director for Planning NYC2012, the committee to bring the Summer Olympics to New York in 2012. Garvin is Adjunct Professor of Urban Planning and Management at Yale University, where he has taught a wide range of subjects including "Introduction to the Study of the City," which for more than three decades has remained one of the most popular courses in Yale College. Garvin is one of the principal authors of Urban Parks and Open Space published in 1997 jointly by the Trust for Public Land and the Urban Land Institute. His latest book Parks, Recreation, and Open Space: A 21st Century Agenda, was published in 2001 by the American Planning Association. Table of Contents Preface to the First Edition Acknowledgments Chapter 2: Ingredients of Success Chapter 4: Palaces for the People Chapter 6: Urban Development Chapter 8: Increasing the Housing Supply Chapter 10: Housing Rehabilitation Chapter 12: Revitalizing Neighborhoods Chapter 14: New-Towns-in-Towns Chapter 16: Land Use Regulation Chapter 18: Comprehensive Planning |
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