Urban Design

Author: Bacon
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: "A magnificent presentation of the contemporary masterpiece of urban design, the book is filled with rich, outstanding, and intuitive insights." – The New Republic "Exquisite illustrations, exceptionally clear planning, and elegant layout in publishing art." – Architectural Forum
Edmund N. Bacon had a more profound impact on the planning and development of his hometown, Philadelphia, than any other individual, except for Robert Moses in New York and Daniel Burnham in Chicago. Like Burnham, Bacon created an outstanding and logical scheme that possessed an electrifying force. – Alexander Gavvin, American Cities
This book combines multiple design examples to interpret the development of urban form through a combination of text and visuals, linking historical cases with modern urban planning principles and elaborating on the fundamental design forces that shape a great city's form and the key considerations. Specific topics include: the growth of Greek cities, the development of Paris, the design methods of ancient Rome, etc.