Current priorities and strategies for producing sustainable urban landscapes in street hierarchies, connections and places.
The future of urban cities and towns will be influenced by the ability of communities to develop meaningful planning and design strategies founded on the interplay of viable priorities and opportunities. Numerous priorities have been articulated by communities, including specific outcomes that address the broader vision for livable urban contexts. All are envisioned as opportunities for effective planning and design outcomes within urban landscape contexts. Urban Landscape Priorities, Opportunities and Prospect is unique in addressing current priorities and opportunities as standards for the future quality of urban landscape initiatives.
By:
Philip N. Pregill
Imprint: Anthem Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 153mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 392g
ISBN: 9781839986178
ISBN 10: 1839986174
Pages: 164
Publication Date: 15 July 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction; 1. Urban Landscape Priorities, Opportunities, and Prospect; 2. Priorities and Strategies; 3. Climate Mitigation, Urban Greening, and Access; 4. Nature, Health, and Social Amenities; 5. Inductive and Deductive Priorities and Strategies; 6. Access, Experience and Urban Identity; 7. Future Priorities and Opportunities.
Philip N. Pregill is Professor of Landscape Architecture at California State University, Pomona. His academic interests include urban landscape planning and design.