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Revival in the Square: Transforming Cities

Revival in the Square: Transforming Cities

by NickCorbett (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

    $3.25
Synopsis

This book will give confidence to those who want to challenge the status quo in the design and management of public space and provides an insight into how design strategies for new public spaces can transform our cities. Illustrated throughout with international examples of best practice, 'Revival in the Square' provides practical advice and guidance on how to build public spaces that will bring people together for a positive, shared experience of urban living.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 168
 Publisher: RIBA Publishing
Published: 11 Nov 2004
ISBN 10: 1859461603
ISBN 13: 9781859461600

Media Reviews
Mario Ambrosi, Inside Housing, 11 February 2005 'Corbett?s book reads almost like a 'how to' guide to using the city square to create sustainable communities' Terry Grimley, Arts Correspondent for the Birmingham Post, 25 November 2004 'The book is a practical guide to create safe, vibrant and attractive city spaces' Lord Richard Rogers, International Architect, November 2004 'I welcome the contribution this book makes' Jon Rouse, Chief Executive, the Housing Corporation, November 2004 'I welcome Revival in the Square because it will give confidence to people'
Author Bio
Nick Corbett was educated at Manchester, Amsterdam, and Oxford Brookes Universities. As the urban designer for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, he took a lead in the regeneration of Earl's Court and improved public spaces such as the award winning Kensington High Street scheme. Nick was the founding Vice Chair of the London Authorities Urban Design Forum - Urban Design London. He is currently Principal Urban Designer for Derby Cityscape and is the Vice Chair of the Urban Land Institute in Birmingham.