Planning and urban design standards

This is an entirely new definitive reference work for anyone involved with planning and development. Based on the 70-year success of Architectural Graphic Standards, this new book is destined to become the "bible" for the planning field. From the publishers of Architectural Graphic Standards, this book, created under the auspices of The American Planning Association, is the most comprehensive reference book on urban planning, design, and development available today. Contributions from more than two hundred renowned professionals provide rules of thumb and best practices for mitigating such environmental impacts as noise, traffic, aesthetics, preservation of green space and wildlife, water quality, and more. You get in-depth information on the tools and techniques used to achieve planning and design outcomes, including economic analysis, mapping, visualization, legal foundations, and real estate developments. Thousands of illustrations, examples of custom work by today?s leading planners, and insider information make this work the new standard in the field. Order your copy today.

Collectif (Auteur) - Verschenen op 01/03/2006 bij John Wiley & Sons Inc.