Alexander Garvin es un distinguido planificador urbano y educador cuyo trabajo une la planificación urbana, los bienes raíces y el servicio público. Sus escritos profundizan en los complejos problemas de la vida urbana, proponiendo soluciones innovadoras. El enfoque de Garvin se basa en una profunda comprensión de la dinámica del entorno urbano y su impacto en la comunidad. Sus textos ofrecen valiosas perspectivas para cualquiera interesado en el futuro de nuestras ciudades.
The Planning Game: Lessons from Great Cities offers a comprehensive overview of urban planning, emphasizing public investments in community spaces like streets and parks. Illustrated with 200 visuals, it explores transformative planning through the examples of Paris, New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia, making it essential for planners and community leaders.
This comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to urban planning and design in America analyzes key projects initiated in 250 U.S. urban areas and details which strategies and programs were successful and which failed. New to the Second * New sections on stadiums, entertainment centers, business improvement districts, tax credit housing* Checklists and tables for field use* A review of recent failures and successes This classic reference, fully revised for the new millennium, provides proven strategies for professionals and invaluable real-world insights for students.
A well-known expert on cities brings an inside perspective to the future of American downtowns.