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Urban Villages and the Making of Communities

Edited by Peter Neal

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About the Book

Urban regeneration is currently at the forefront of the political and professional agenda worldwide. There is a growing desire to identify and deliver solutions that not only define models of sustainable and identifiable urban form, but also underpin a real sense of a vibrant community. The design philosophy of Urban Villages has gained significant weight with government policy-makers, planners, designers and developers and is becoming a popular model in achieving a successful and flexible urban renaissance.

This book documents both the roots of the Urban Village movement and its application in contemporary society. A series of essays by eminent practitioners offers particular urban perspectives. A detailed compendium of successful case-studies provides clear technical information.

Urban Villages and the Making of Communities offers a professional resource, a teaching tool and learning aid.

Table of Contents

Foreword HRH The Prince of Wales Part 1: Introduction An Urban Village Primer. Authentic Urbanism and the Jane Jacobs Legacy Part 2: The Context for Urban Villages 1. Smart Growth on Two Continents 2. Planning for Sustainable Communities 3. Emerging Digital Neighbourhoods Part 3: Design Principles for Urban Villages 4. Neighbourhood Design in Practice 5. Connectivity and Movement 6. The Social Dynamic Part 4: Implementing Urban Villages 7. Project Identification 8. Project Procurement 9. Project Management Part 5: Case Studies