Cycle Space - Architectural and Urban Design in the Age of the Bicycle by Steven Fleming

Cycle Space - Architectural and Urban Design in the Age of the Bicycle by Steven Fleming

Cycle Space is the first book to view the city through the lens--or rearview mirror--of the bicycle. It features portraits of eight major cities and their respective cycling cultures: New York, Chicago, Portland, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Budapest, S o Paolo, Singapore and Sydney. Each of these cities has seen a groundswell of cyclists taking to its streets in recent years. From death-defying bike messengers to hipsters with a taste for cycle chic to commuters simply riding to work, cycling is now being viewed as more than just an alternative: it's practical; it's cool; it's green. In Cycle Space, architecture professor and cycling enthusiast Steven Fleming (or Dr. Behooving, as he is known to those who follow his blog, Behooving Moving) suggests new ways of designing better cities, thereby reducing emissions, commute times, ill health and sprawl in the process. Not only can architecture and urban design begin to optimize conditions for cycling; they can also take inspiration from the aesthetics and ethics of cycling as well. Fleming argues that understanding why more and more people are choosing bikes is key for discovering the full potential of the bicycle as a transformative force in the design of our cities. Cycle Space is a must-read for anyone interested in the nexus of architecture, cycling and urban design.

Steven T. Fleming, PhD, is an associate professor in the College of Public Health at the University of Kentucky, with appointments in the departments of epidemiology and health management and policy. Professor Fleming has master's degrees in public administration (University of Hartford) and applied economics (University of Michigan). He also earned a PhD in health services organization and policy from the University of Michigan. He teaches introductory epidemiology to nearly 100 students each year from a number of different disciplines, and he teaches managerial epidemiology to advanced practice nursing students.

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ISBN 13	9789462080041
ISBN 10	9462080046
Title	Cycle Space - Architectural and Urban Design in the Age of the Bicycle
Author	Steven Fleming
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Netherlands Architecture Institute (NAi Uitgevers/Publishers)
Year published	2012-10-01
Number of pages	160
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.