ABSTRACT

This design primer examines the forces at work in the built environment and their impact on the form of buildings and their environments. The actions of a range of individuals and agencies and the interaction between them is examined, exploring the competing interests which exist, their interaction with physical and environmental forces and the uncertain results of both individual and corporate intervention.

part |2 pages

Part OneThe Development of Settlements

chapter 1|27 pages

NATURE AND SETTLEMENT

chapter 2|31 pages

SETTLEMENTS AND GROWTH

chapter 3|26 pages

MODERN URBAN PLACES

part |2 pages

Part TwoThe Qualities of Places

chapter 4|24 pages

EQUITY AND ACCESS

chapter 5|22 pages

VARIETY AND VITALITY

chapter 6|26 pages

ENVIRONMENT AND SPACE

part |2 pages

Part ThreeCreating People-friendly Places

chapter 7|16 pages

PUBLIC POLICY AND PLANNING

chapter 8|24 pages

COMMUNITY ACTION AND INVOLVEMENT

chapter 9|29 pages

RENEWAL AND REGENERATION

chapter 10|23 pages

MAKING CONNECTIONS