The Evaluative Image of the City by Jack L Nasar

The Evaluative Image of the City by Jack L Nasar

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The author explores the role of human evaluations of the cityscape, and describes how to assess, plan and design the appearance of cities to please the inhabitants. He presents a series of studies on evaluative images, discusses methodologies, findings and applications to design and planning at various stages.

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The Evaluative Image of the City by Jack L Nasar

In 1960, Kevin Lynch wrote The Image of the City, which transformed the way design professionals and social scientists dealt with the urban form and design. The Evaluative Image of the City follows the work of Lynch and further explores the role of human evaluations of the cityscape. This book describes how to assess, plan, and design the appearance of cities to please inhabitants. It presents a series of studies on evaluative images, discusses methodologies, findings, and applications to design and planning at various stages. Urban designers and planners, architects, business people, and the general public will find this book a valuable guide for improving the image of their surroundings.
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ISBN 13 9780803954472
ISBN 10 0803954476
Title The Evaluative Image of the City
Author Jack L Nasar
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Year published 1998-01-08
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.