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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Sport in the City Sport in the City Chris Gratton Sport in the City looks closely at how sport has been used in contemporary cities across the world, and evaluates policies, strategies and management. Five key areas are examined:- sport and urban ec… OL15185814W
Raw life, new hope Raw life, new hope Fiona C. Ross vi, 248 pages : 23 cm OL15570114W
Young professionals and city neighborhoods Young professionals and city neighborhoods Parkman Center ...presents issues that emerge from recent new migration of young professionals to and from cities; discusses reasons for their choice and their feelings about city life; emphasis is on Boston neighb… OL15691418W
Suburban Nation Suburban Nation Andres Duany,Jeff Speck,Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk Suburban Nation is a groundbreaking analysis of the detrimental ecological effects and societal costs of late 20th century automobile-based settlement patterns and policies OL16240716W
British urban policy and the urban development corporations British urban policy and the urban development corporations Huw Thomas,Robert Imrie p. cm OL18277843W
The human city The human city Joel Kotkin "Urbanist Joel Kotkin challenges the conventional urban-planning wisdom that favors high-density strategies and instead advocates for "smart suburbs" that take advantage of new technologies, family-f… OL20032665W
Community conversations Community conversations Paul Born "Communities around the world are entering a new era of community building. Whether improving economic conditions and reducing poverty, re-energizing citizens and social programs, reducing crime, or … OL22780532W
Sun living Sun living Wil Mayhew Demonstrates a practical approach to creating neighborhoods where people enjoy a high quality of life while living within their fair share of the Earth's resources. Shows how a collaborative planning… OL24301188W
Cyberdemocracy Cyberdemocracy Tsagarousianou Developments in information technology and the internet are taking place at an almost bewildering pace. Such improvements, however, are believed to present opportunities for improving the responsiven… OL8094030W
Great Neighborhood Book Great Neighborhood Book Jay Walljasper Abandoned lots and litter-strewn pathways, or rows of green beans and pockets of wildflowers? Graffiti-marked walls and desolate bus stops, or shady refuges and comfortable seating? What transforms a… OL8676515W