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Design of Cities

Design of Cities

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Design of Cities

by Bacon, Edmund N

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ISBN 13
9780140042368
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New York, New York, U.S.A.: Pengin Books, 1982. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Very large, heavy softcover, glossy white wrappers with three illustrations of cities on front, white front very lightly browned overall, orange spine, 336 pages, profusely illustrated, many in color. Near Fine.

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"The major contemporary work on urban design . . . Splendidly presented, filled with thoughtful and brilliant intuitive insights." — The New Republic In a brilliant synthesis of words and pictures, Edmund N. Bacon relates historical examples to modern principles of urban planning. He vividly demonstrates how the work of great architects and planners of the past can influence subsequent development and be continued by later generations. By illuminating the historical background of urban design, Bacon also shows us the fundamental forces and considerations that determine the form of a great city. Perhaps the most significant of these are simultaneous movement systems—the paths of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, public and private transportation—that serve as the dominant organizing force, and Bacon looks at movement systems in cities such as London, Rome, and New York. He also stresses the importance of designing open space as well as architectural mass and discusses the impact of space, color, and perspective on the city-dweller. That the centers of cities should and can be pleasant places in which to live, work, and relax is illustrated by such examples as Rotterdam and Stockholm.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
Design of Cities
Author
Bacon, Edmund N
Format/Binding
Soft cover
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
0140042369
ISBN 13
9780140042368
Publisher
Pengin Books
Place of Publication
New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published
1982
Size
4to - over 9¾" - 12&
Keywords
Cities Urban Planning Architecture
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