Life Between Buildings : using public space. / txt
Jan Gehl
- 207 p. ill. ; plans ; 23 cm. book
Translated by Jo Koch.
Includes indexes and bibliographical references.
Contents: Foreword 7 -- 1. Life Between Buildings -- Three Types of Outdoor Activities 9 -- Life Between Buildings 15 -- Outdoor Activities and Quality of Outdoor Space 31 -- Life Between Buildings in Current Social Situations 49 -- 2. Prerequisites for Planning: Processes and Projects 53 -- Senses, Communication and Dimensions 63 -- Life Between Buildings A Process 73 -- 3. To Assemble or Disperse: City and Site Planning: To Assemble or Disperse 81 -- To Integrate or Segregate 101 -- To Invite or Repel 113 -- To Open Up or Close In 121 -- 4. Spaces for Walking, Places for Staying Detail Planning -- Spaces for Walking - Places for Staying 129 -- Walking 133 -- Standing 145 -- Sitting 155 -- Seeing, Hearing, and Talking 163 -- A Pleasant Place in Every Respect 171 -- Soft Edges 183 -- Bibliography 198 -- Illustration Credits 200 -- Index 201 --
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City planning--Environmental aspects. Architecture and society. Open spaces Pedestrian facilities design Public spaces