Sociable Cities by Peter Hall

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The author of this book looks back at the last 100 years of planning and forward to the next. The major themes of this book include: the development of brown and green field sites; public versus private transport; and the political will behind sustainability.

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Sociable Cities by Peter Hall

The author of this book looks back at the last 100 years of planning and forward to the next. The major themes of this book include: the development of brown and green field sites; public versus private transport; and the political will behind sustainability.
"certainly a book that can be recommended..valuable, well presented and clearly expressed" (Ecumene, Vol. 8/3, 2001)
Peter Hall is Professor of Planning at University College, London and Professor Emeritus of City & Regional Planning at Berkeley, University of California. Fellow of the British Academy, Chair of the Town & Country Planning Association, he is an acclaimed author of over thirty books, many of which have defined the field. Colin Ward is a freelance writer and has published widely on housing and unofficial environments. His particular interests include the history of plotlands, allotments and holiday camps.
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ISBN 13 9780471985051
ISBN 10 0471985058
Title Sociable Cities
Author Peter Hall
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1998-10-09
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.