Basics Urban Analysis : txt
Gerrit Schwalbach.
- 80 p. ill. ; maps ; 22 cm. book
- Basics .
Contents: Foreword 7 -- Introduction 9 -- Theoretical principals of urban analysis 13 -- Aesthetic observation: the visible city 13 -- Scientific observation: the invisible city 16 -- Integrative observation: the logical city 17 -- Implementation 23 -- Preparation and planning phases 23 -- Obtaining and processing data 27 -- Working in the area under analysis 34 -- Methods of analysis 38 -- Historical analysis 38 -- Analysis of land use structure 41 -- Analysis of open space and green structure 56 -- Analysis of construction and housing structure 62 -- Analysis of social space 65 -- Interpretation and illustration 71 -- Interaction of the results of sectoral analysis 71 -- Concluding evaluation 71 -- Transition to subsequent course of action 74 -- Illustration of the results of analysis 75 -- In conclusion 79 -- Appendix 80 -- Literature 80 -- Picture credits 80 -- The author 82 --
As a basis for city planning and architectural design work, a solid understanding of the existing and surrounding urban structures is indispensable. Basics Urban Analysis explains the possible approaches to urban analysis; it also describes in practical terms how to implement those approaches in the areas, analyzed, and how to evaluate the data collected --