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Cities and Town Planning Exhibition (Classic Reprint): Guide-Book and Outline Catalogue - Couverture souple

Geddes, Patrick

 
9781527772205: Cities and Town Planning Exhibition (Classic Reprint): Guide-Book and Outline Catalogue

Synopsis

A premier guide to how cities grow, plan, and improve for people who live in them. This non-fiction guide describes the Cities and Town Planning Exhibition, a focused look at garden villages, central improvements, and the methods behind modern town planning. It presents a practical path from historic origins to forward-looking design, using case studies from Britain and Europe.

This edition frames the exhibition as an index-museum for city life. It connects geography, history, and design to show how towns become healthier, more liveable places. Readers will see how surveys, plans, and collaborations shape streets, parks, and housing to serve communities today.


  • A clear view of garden villages, garden suburbs, and garden cities, with real-world examples from multiple countries.

  • Visual plans, sections, and models that illustrate how streets, parks, and housing interact at scale.

  • How preliminary city surveys and civic studies guide larger planning projects and policy decisions.

  • Context on Edinburgh, Dublin, and other major centers, plus ideas about regional and national growth.



Ideal for students, professionals, and curious readers interested in urban design, civic life, and how thoughtful planning can revitalize cities.

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