Transforming Towns Designing for Smaller Communities

Towns have undergone dramatic and rapid change over the last century. Declining historic cores are surrounded by sprawling low-density housing, industrial and retail estates. The character and sense of place at the heart of rural towns and villages is under threat. By drawing people away from town centres, these developments erode the sense of community and public life. This book demonstrates how contemporary architecture, community engagement and thoughtful urban design can contribute to the creation of thriving small communities. It addresses a lack of inspiration and ideas for architects and designers working in small communities and promotes a character-based approach to designing and planning 21st century towns.

ISBN:	9781859469064
Publisher:	RIBA Publishing
Imprint:	RIBA Publishing
Published date:	01 Sep 2020
DEWEY:	307.12162
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	160
Weight:	548g
Height:	161mm
Width:	240mm
Spine width:	21mm

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