Murray, Peter
Great Estates: Models for modern placemaking
- ISBN 13:
- 9781915722140
- author:
- Murray, Peter
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- RIBA Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 276
- Dimensions:
- 3 x 25.8 x 25.8 centimetres (1.3
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Landscape,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Great Estates Models for Modern Placemaking brings together London's historic and contemporary Great Estates in one comprehensive volume. This unique model has influenced the development of new areas in the city, such as King's Cross, Canary Wharf, and the Olympic Park.
The book provides a retrospective look at the history of these estates, while also offering forward-looking lessons on placemaking, management, and stewardship for global cities. It sets out the successful principles that have shaped London's development over time, providing essential insights for those involved in city planning.
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