Sustainable Lessons from People-Friendly Places

Current planning and design modes of cities are facing challenges of philosophy and form. Past approaches no longer sustain new demands and call for innovative thinking. In a world that is becoming highly urbanized, the need for a new outlook is propelled by fundamental global changes that touch upon environmental, economic and social aspects.

The book introduces fundamental principles of timely sustainable urban design, paying attention to architecture, integration of natural features, public urban spaces, and their successful use. Readers will learn how cities are transitioning to active mobility by placing the well being of citizens at the heart of planning
making buildings fit nature
supporting local culture through preservation
and including community gardens in neighborhoods. Written by a practicing architect, professor, and author, the book is richly illustrated and features meticulously-selected international case studies.