Making Cities Work - Hazel, George

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Résumé :
Examining the characteristics that make cities pleasant and practical places in which to live and work, this book makes a serious contribution to the debate on what makes some cities work better than others Featuring 30 individual case studies which focus on getting to, enjoying and moving around a city it also identifies urban heroes: those individuals who have led particularly successful projects in urban improvement throughout the world. * The book gives practical examples of successful urban improvement projects throughout the world * It proves that a great deal of difference can be made through relatively small effective initiatives * Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photographs throughout * Should be an ideal reference for city and urban planners as well as transport planners and executive Includes the following case studies: Venice - A case study illustrating ARRIVING in an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ? * Gardemoen Airport - Oslo * TGV Stations - Avignon, Valence, Aix * Chep Lap Kok - Hong Kong * Transport Interchange - Bangor/Belfast * Bus Station - Gothenburg * Grand Central Station - New York * Oriente Railway Station - Lisbon * Yokohama Passenger Ferry Terminal * Salamanca Railway Station Venice - A case study illustrating ENJOYING an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ? * Marbella Old Town - Marbella * South Bank - Brisbane * Copenhagen City Centre * Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market - Boston * Underground Shopping Mall - Toronto * Road Art - South Africa * New Ramblas - Barcelona * The Rocks/Circular Quay - Sydney * Vancouver Waterfront * Glasgow City Centre * Post Office Square - Boston Venice - A case study illustrating MOVING AROUND an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ? * Greenways - Edinburgh * The Legible City - Bristol * Curitiba Bus System - Curitiba * LRT - Strasbourg * Street Car/MAX - Portland, Oregon * Magic Bus - Montgomery County, USA * Cycling - Groningen * Busway - Brisbane * National Community Car Clubs - Switzerland * Ultra, Cardiff...

Sommaire:
Examining the characteristics that make cities pleasant and practical places in which to live and work, this book makes a serious contribution to the debate on what makes some cities work better than others Featuring 30 individual case studies which focus on getting to, enjoying and moving around a city it also identifies urban heroes: those individuals who have led particularly successful projects in urban improvement throughout the world. * The book gives practical examples of successful urban improvement projects throughout the world * It proves that a great deal of difference can be made through relatively small effective initiatives * Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photographs throughout * Should be an ideal reference for city and urban planners as well as transport planners and executive Includes the following case studies: Venice - A case study illustrating ARRIVING in an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ? * Gardemoen Airport - Oslo * TGV Stations - Avignon, Valence, Aix * Chep Lap Kok - Hong Kong * Transport Interchange - Bangor/Belfast * Bus Station - Gothenburg * Grand Central Station - New York * Oriente Railway Station - Lisbon * Yokohama Passenger Ferry Terminal * Salamanca Railway Station Venice - A case study illustrating ENJOYING an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ? * Marbella Old Town - Marbella * South Bank - Brisbane * Copenhagen City Centre * Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market - Boston * Underground Shopping Mall - Toronto * Road Art - South Africa * New Ramblas - Barcelona * The Rocks/Circular Quay - Sydney * Vancouver Waterfront * Glasgow City Centre * Post Office Square - Boston Venice - A case study illustrating MOVING AROUND an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ? * Greenways - Edinburgh * The Legible City - Bristol * Curitiba Bus System - Curitiba * LRT - Strasbourg * Street Car/MAX - Portland, Oregon * Magic Bus - Montgomery County, USA * Cycling - Groningen * Busway - Brisbane * National Community Car Clubs - Switzerland * Ultra, Cardiff...