Making the metropolitan landscape [ standing firm on middle ground

Argues for a progressive design practice which speaks to the complexity and diversity of American cities. Recognizing that the landscape of the American city has reflected democratic aspirations, mixed cultural heritage, and practical necessity, this book proposes various frameworks for describing a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Stauber, Jennifer (Author), Tatom, Jacqueline (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY. : Routledge , c2009
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Online Access:NetLibrary
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Summary:Argues for a progressive design practice which speaks to the complexity and diversity of American cities. Recognizing that the landscape of the American city has reflected democratic aspirations, mixed cultural heritage, and practical necessity, this book proposes various frameworks for describing and interpreting metropolitan landscape
Item Description:Description based on print version record
Physical Description:1 online resource (232 p.) : ill., maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0203872045 (electronic bk.)
9780203872048 (electronic bk.)
9780415774109