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Urban Ecological Design:

A Process for Regenerative Places
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This trailblazing book outlines an interdisciplinary ""process model"" for urban design that has been developed and tested over time. Its goal is not to explain how to design a specific city precinct or public space, but to describe useful steps to approach the transformation of urban spaces. Urban Ecological Design illustrates the different stages in which the process is organized, using theories, techniques, images, and case studies. In essence, it presents a ""how-to"" method to transform the urban landscape that is thoroughly informed by theory and practice. 
 
The authors note that urban design is viewed as an interface between different disciplines. They describe the field as ""peacefully overrun, invaded, and occupied"" by city planners, architects, engineers, and landscape architects (with developers and politicians frequently joining in). They suggest that environmental concerns demand the consideration of ecology and sustainability issues in urban design. It is, after all, the urban designer who helps to orchestrate human relationships with other living organisms in the built environment.
 
The overall objective of the book is to reinforce the role of the urban designer as an honest broker and promoter of design processes and as an active agent of social creativity in the production of the public realm.
Dedication
Table of Figures
List of Tables
Acknowledgments
Foreword
 
Introduction
Chapter 1. Processes
Chapter 2. Prerequisites
Chapter 3. Knowledge
Chapter 4. Synthesis
Chapter 5. Options
Chapter 6. Dialogues
Chapter 7. Master Plan
Chapter 8. Presentation
Chapter 9. Details
Chapter 10. Implementation
Chapter 11. Conclusion
 
Bibliography
Index
"Intended for students, practitioners, developers, and public officials, this book offers many interesting and informative insights for those who are both new to the field and seasoned professionals alike. As one of the more comprehensive texts outlining the processes and thought that contributes to this evolving field, Urban Ecological Design: A Process for Regenerative Places is an excellent resource in helping those involved better understand and appreciate this highly interdisciplinary approach to transforming the land and landscape."
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