Book Description Contents
Book Description

Written in a clear and engaging style, Designing the City is a practical manual for improving the way communities are planned, designed, and built. It presents a wealth of information on design and decision-making, including advice on how citizens and activists can make their voices heard, and numerous examples of effective strategies for working with all parties involved in neighborhood and community development. It highlights proven models and strategies to help communities:

  • establish unique and productive partnerships with public works and transportation departments
  • develop resources through grant programs
  • broaden expertise, perspective, and constituency
  • create new and enduring models for effective action
  • educate participants and consumers of the design and development process

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
 
Chapter 1. Getting Better Design in Your Community
Chapter 2. Convincing Arguments for Design
Chapter 3. Targeting Public Works and Transportation
Chapter 4. Using Money as an Incentive: Supporting Design through Grant Programs
Chapter 5. Creating Space for Artists and Cultural Activity
Chapter 6. Integrating Design into Finance and Development
Chapter 7. Rewarding Quality Design: The Governor's Design Awards Program
Chapter 8. Education as Advocacy: From Public Officials to Children
Chapter 9. Practical Tips for Action
 
Appendix A. Design Arts Programs in Other States
Appendix B. Urban Design Glossary: Key Design and Planning Terms
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index