Contents: 1. Urban regions and economic globalization: an introduction; 2. Urban competitiveness; 3. Municipal foreign affairs; 4. New technologies and the urban economy; 5. Urban governance in the era of globalization; 6. Inter-city relations and structures; 7. Strategic planning for competitiveness enhancement; 8. What lies ahead? 9. Bibliography; 10. Index.
Urban design: Ornament and decoration, second edition (Urban design)
Contents: 1. Preface to the first edition; 2. Preface to the second edition; 3. Acknowledgements; 4. Theory and philosophy of ornament and decoration; 5. The façade; 6. The corner; 7. Skyline and roofscape; 8. The city floor; 9. Landmarks, sculpture and furniture; 10. Colour in the city; 11. Conclusion –The city of today and tomorrow: Ornament and decoration; 12. Epilogue; 13. Bibliography; 14. Index.
Urban Design: A typology of Procedures and Products. Illustrated with over 50 Case Studies
Urban Design provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to urban design, presenting a 3 dimensional model with which to categorise the processes and products involved. It not only defines the subject, but also considers the future direction of the field and what can be learned from the past. 50 international case studies demonstrate the variety of urban design efforts that have occurred in recent history.
