Case Studies in Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Strategies for Urgent Challenges 1st Edition June Williamson
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Case Studies in Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Strategies for Urgent Challenges – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9781119149194,9781119149187,9781119149170,1119149193,1119149185,1119149177
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Demonstrates how suburbia is transforming due to the retrofitting movement Architects and developers are proving that the retrofitting drive is making a big difference in how we improve our world. Focusing on the essential challenges for redevelopment in the 21st century, this fully-illustrated, colorful book showcases exemplary built case studies from around the globe and highlights the solutions that have been realized.Filled with examples of successful suburban projects that have been redeveloped, re-inhabited, and regreened for the betterment of the community and the environment, The Retrofitting Suburbia Case Studies: Designs for 21st-Century Challenges starts by introducing readers to the subject. It then continues with enlightening chapter coverage of case studies involving: Redesigning Water; Innovating Energy Planning; Reducing Auto-Dependency; Improving Public Health; Retrofitting for an Aging Population; Ramping Affordability; Creating and Competing for Jobs; International Challenges; Financing Change; and Design Inspiration. By the authors of the highly acclaimed Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design: Solutions for Redesigning Suburbs Demonstrates what can and already has been realized in suburbia by focusing on case studies of retrofitted suburban developments Features case studies from North American and around the world Illustrated in full-color with photos, maps, plans, and diagrams The Retrofitting Suburbia Case Studies: Designs for 21st-Century Challenges is an important book for students and professionals involved in urban design, architecture, urban planning, and development.
Table contents:
PART ONE: URGENT SUBURBAN CHALLENGES
Chapter I.1: Disrupt Automobile Dependence
Chapter I.2: Improve Public Health
Chapter I.3: Support an Aging Population
Chapter I.4: Leverage Social Capital for Equity
Chapter I.5: Compete for Jobs
Chapter I.6: Add Water and Energy Resilience
PART TWO: THE CASE STUDIES
Case Study II.1: Aurora Avenue North Shoreline, Washington
Case Study II.2: Hassalo on Eighth and LloydPortland, Oregon
Case Study II.4: Phoenix Park Apartments Sacramento, California
Case Study II.5: Parkmerced San Francisco, California
Case Study II.6: The BLVD Lancaster, California
Case Study II.7: TAXI Denver, Colorado
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