Return to the Center: Culture, Public Space, and City Building in a Global Era b

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Return to the Center by Lawrence A. Herzog A groundbreaking look at what cities built in the Hispanic tradition can teach us about effectively using central public spaces to foster civic interaction, neighborhood identity, and a sense of place. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The redesign and revitalization of traditional urban centres is the cutting edge of contemporary urban planning, as evidenced by the intense public and professional attention to the rebuilding of city cores from Berlin to New York Citys "Ground Zero." Spanish and Latin American cities have never received the recognition they deserve in the urban revitalization debate, yet they offer a very relevant model for this "return to the center." These cultures have consistently embraced the notion of a city whose identity is grounded in its organic public spaces: plazas, promenades, commercial streets, and parks that invite pedestrian traffic and support a rich civic life. This groundbreaking book explores Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American border cities to learn what these urban areas can teach us about effectively using central public spaces to foster civic interaction, neighbourhood identity, and a sense of place. Herzog weaves the book around case studies of Madrid and Barcelona, Spain; Mexico City and Queretaro, Mexico; and the Tijuana-San Diego border metropolis.He examines how each of these urban areas was formed and grew through time, with attention to the design lessons of key public spaces.The book offers original and incisive discussions that challenge current urban thinking about politics and public space, globalization, and the future of privatized communities, from gated suburbs to cyberspace. Herzog argues that well-designed, human-scaled city centres are still vitally necessary for maintaining community and civic life. Applicable to urban renewal projects around the globe, Herzogs book will be important reading for planners, architects, designers, and all citizens interested in creating more liveable cities. Notes A groundbreaking look at what cities built in the Hispanic tradition can teach us about effectively using central public spaces to foster civic interaction, neighborhood identity, and a sense of place. Author Biography Lawrence A. Herzog is Professor in the Graduate Program in City Planning of the School of Public Administration and Urban Studies at San Diego State University in California. Table of Contents PrefaceAcknowledgmentsChapter 1. Culture, Public Space, and CitiesChapter 2. The City and Public Space in SpainChapter 3. Modernity and Public Space in Crisis: Contemporary MadridChapter 4. "City of Architects": Public Space and the Resurgence of BarcelonaChapter 5. Spain Meets Mesoamerica: The City and Public Space in MexicoChapter 6. Revitalizing Historic Centers in Urban Mexico: Politics and Public SpaceChapter 7. The Globalization of Urban Form: Transcultural Public Spaces along the Mexico-United States International BorderChapter 8. Return to the Center? Politics, Latino Culture, and Public SpaceNotesReferences Promotional A groundbreaking look at what cities built in the Hispanic tradition can teach us about effectively using central public spaces to foster civic interaction, neighborhood identity, and a sense of place. Long Description The redesign and revitalization of traditional urban centers is the cutting edge of contemporary urban planning, as evidenced by the intense public and professional attention to the rebuilding of city cores from Berlin to New York Citys "Ground Zero." Spanish and Latin American cities have never received the recognition they deserve in the urban revitalization debate, yet they offer a very relevant model for this "return to the center." These cultures have consistently embraced the notion of a city whose identity is grounded in its organic public spaces: plazas, promenades, commercial streets, and parks that invite pedestrian traffic and support a rich civic life. This groundbreaking book explores Spanish, Mexican, and Mexican-American border cities to learn what these urban areas can teach us about effectively using central public spaces to foster civic interaction, neighborhood identity, and a sense of place. Herzog weaves the book around case studies of Madrid and Barcelona, Spain; Mexico City and Quer Promotional "Headline" A groundbreaking look at what cities built in the Hispanic tradition can teach us about effectively using central public spaces to foster civic interaction, neighborhood identity, and a sense of place. Details ISBN0292712626 Author Lawrence A. Herzog Publisher University of Texas Press Series Roger Fullington Series in Architecture Language English Photographer Lawrence A. Herzog ISBN-10 0292712626 ISBN-13 9780292712621 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Imprint University of Texas Press Place of Publication Austin, TX Country of Publication United States Short Title RETURN TO THE CENTER Subtitle Culture, Public Space, and City Building in a Global Era DOI 10.1604/9780292712621 AU Release Date 2006-04-01 NZ Release Date 2006-04-01 US Release Date 2006-04-01 UK Release Date 2006-04-01 Pages 299 Publication Date 2006-04-01 DEWEY 307.1216 Illustrations 67 b&w photos, 5 b&w maps Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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