Tactical Urbanism: Short-term Action For Long-term Change (2015)

Synopsis

Short-term, community-based projects—from pop-up parks to open streets initiatives—have become a powerful and adaptable new tool of urban activists, planners, and policy-makers seeking to drive lasting improvements in their cities and beyond. These quick, often low-cost, and creative projects are the essence of the Tactical Urbanism movement. Whether creating vibrant plazas seemingly overnight or re-imagining parking spaces as neighborhood gathering places, they offer a way to gain public and government support for investing in permanent projects, inspiring residents and civic leaders to experience and shape urban spaces in a new way.Tactical Urbanism, written by Mike Lydon and Anthony Garcia, two founders of the movement, promises to be the foundational guide for urban transformation. The authors begin with an in-depth history of the Tactical Urbanism movement and its place among other social, political, and urban planning trends, and a detailed set of case studies demonstrate the breadth and scalability of tactical urbanism interventions. Finally, the book provides a detailed toolkit for conceiving, planning, and carrying out projects, including how to adapt them based on local needs and challenges.Tactical Urbanism will inspire and empower a new generation of engaged citizens, urban designers, land use planners, architects, and policymakers to become key actors in the transformation of their communities.

Copyright:

2015

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

200 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781610915670

Publisher:

Island Press/Center for Resource Economics, Washington, DC

Date of Addition:

02/05/21

Copyrighted By:

N/A

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Science, Art and Architecture, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government

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Bookshare Staff

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