Revolution of the Community - World's Best Community Collection

Author: Yang Dezhang
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Publish Date: 2007-02-01
Features: Since the 1990s, new communities have replaced residential areas, becoming the mainstream community model in developed countries. Behind the high tide of new community construction lies the deep-rooted influence of new theories and concepts over the past three decades, as well as a complete shift in design philosophy. Outdated modernist dogmas have been replaced by sustainable development, livability theory, new urbanism, form-based codes, place-making, pedestrian environments, and the public realm. The popularity of these new concepts reflects humanity's new pursuit of the ideal living model—economic prosperity, social harmony, and environmental beauty. This book discusses the development of these new theories and concepts, with a special focus on introducing contemporary advanced new community safety practices. The book also provides detailed case studies of contemporary advanced new communities.