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OverviewIn an age of virtual offices, urban flight, and planned gated communities, are cities becoming obsolete? In this passionate manifesto, Moshe Safdie argues that as crucibles for creative, social, and political interaction, vital cities are an organic and necessary part of human civilization. If we are to rescue them from dispersal and decay, we must first revise our definition of what constitutes a city.Unlike many who believe that we must choose between cities and suburbs, between mass transit and highways, between monolithic highrises and panoramic vistas, Safdie envisions a way to have it all. Effortless mobility throughout a region of diverse centers, residential communities, and natural open spaces is the key to restoring the rich public life that cities once provided while honoring our profound desire for privacy, flexibility, and freedom. With innovations such as transportation nodes, elevated moving sidewalks, public utility cars, and buildings designed to maximize daylight, views, and personal interaction, Safdie's proposal challenges us all to create a more satisfying and humanistic environment. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Moshe Safdie , Wendy KohnPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.453kg ISBN: 9780367096281ISBN 10: 0367096285 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 21 June 2019 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsVisions Of The City * The Ailing City * The Evolving City * The End of the City Facing Reality * The Making of Public Space * Working in the City * Living in the City * Confronting Mega-Scale Toward The Future * Planning the Region * Traveling the Region * The Utility Car * The City After the Automobile * Epilogue: UrbanaReviewsAuthor InformationMoshe Safdie Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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