Charter of The New Urbanism

This new edition re-introduces the principles of New Urbanism, now updated to reflect the realities of the 21st century. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE PRINCIPLES OF NEW URBANISM--FULLY REVISED The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) is the leading organization promoting walkable, mixed-use neighborhood development, sustainable communities, and healthier living conditions. Thoroughly updated to cover the latest environmental, economic, and social implications of urban design, Charter of the New Urbanism, Second Edition features insightful writing from 62 authors on each of the Charter's principles. Real-world case studies, plans, and examples are included throughout. This pioneering guide explains how to restore urban centers, reconfigure sprawling suburbs, conserve environmental assets, and preserve our built legacy. It examines communities at three separate but interdependent levels: The region: Metropolis, city, and town Neighborhood, district, and corridor Block, street, and building Featuring new photos and illustrations, this practical, up-to-date resource is invaluable for design professionals, developers, planners, elected officials, and citizen activists. New coverage includes: Urban-to-Rural Transect Form-based codes Light Imprint community design Retrofitting suburbia Tactical Urbanism Canons of Sustainable Architecture and Urbanism And much more Essays by:Randall ArendtG. B. ArringtonJonathan BarnettStephanie BothwellPeter CalthorpeThomas J. ComittaVictor DoverAndrés DuanyDouglas FarrGeoffrey FerrellRay GindrozKen GreenbergJacky GrimshawDouglas KelbaughLéon KrierWalter KulashBill LennertzWilliam LiebermanWendy MorrisElizabeth MouleJohn O. NorquistMyron OrfieldElizabeth Plater-ZyberkStefanos PolyzoidesShelley R. PotichaMark M. SchimmentiDaniel SolomonLaurie VolkRobert D. YaroTodd Zimmerman Commentaries by:Laurence AurbachKaid BenfieldPhillip BessHoward BlacksonHazel BorysPatrick CondonAnn DaigleEllen Dunham-JonesEthan GoffmanRichard Allen HallTony HissJennifer HurleyJames Howard KunstlerGianni LongoTom LowMichael LydonJohn MassengaleMichael MehaffyAnne Vernez MoudonSteven MouzonPaul MurrainNathan NorrisRussell PrestonHenry R. RichmondDaniel SloneSandy SorlienRobert SteutevilleGalina TachievaEmily TalenDhiru ThadaniMarc A. WeissJune Williamson

An agenda for thriving urban centers, the San Francisco-based Congress for the New Urbanism is a leading force for modern design that encourages viable neighborhoods, conserves natural environments, and preserves our architectural heritage. Charter of the New Urbanism introduces you to the work of the world-class planners, architects and other professionals who are making the new urbanism happen. Charter contributors, including Andres Duany, Peter Calthorpe, and Liz Moule, explain strategies that range from large-scale, regional, to small-scale: blocks, streets and buildings. Revealing case studies help you understand the impact of geography, economics, development and urban patterns, public and private uses, transportation and pedestrian access, housing, building densities and land uses, codes, parks, shared use, safety, preservation and renewal, community identity and much more in this invaluable resource for design professionals.