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She City: A Toolkit for Challenging Gender Inequity in Cities Nicole Kalms explores how gender inequity is materialized in cities worldwide, providing practical design strategies to challenge bias...

Designing Cities offers a comprehensive and integrated perspective on urban design, carefully structured to provide students with an understanding of the theoretical context from which this field has...

Dublin by Design: A Story of Architecture and the City This book tells the story of Dublin's transformation over the past 100 years, revealing the layers that have shaped its iconic structures,...

Planning for Greying Cities explores how modern town planning and design can positively address population ageing. This book brings together fundamental research exploring dimensions of age-friendly...

The Form of Cities offers a considered theoretical introduction to the art of designing cities. It explores how cities are imbued with symbolic values and collective memory, and proposes a new...

Cities by Design: A Powerful Exploration of Urban Form and Social Life. The design of our cities is a social process that involves everyday users in shaping urban environments. This book examines the...

Writing Design Fiction: Relocating a City in Crisis by Tony Fry is a thought-provoking exploration of the design process. This book presents a fictional narrative that delves into the challenges and...

Designing Healthy and Liveable Cities: Creating Sustainable Urban Regeneration by Marichela Sepe is a comprehensive guide to creating cities that prioritize both sustainability and livability. The...

Beautifully illustrated visions for an alternative urban future are presented in this insightful introduction to revolutionary projects addressing crucial issues in design planning for cities of the...

Automatic for the City: Designing for People in the Age of the Driverless Car Riccardo Bobisse and Andrea Pavia explore how automated vehicles will change our lives, presenting opportunities and...

Order without Design: How Markets Shape CitiesAlain Bertaud argues that applying economic principles to urban planning can improve city productivity and citizen welfare. By examining five decades of...

What If Women Designed the City? offers a fresh perspective on urban development, highlighting the benefits of involving women in city design. May East identifies 33 leverage points to create...

Engendering Cities explores how cities are designed to accommodate diverse needs and promote equality. Despite legislative efforts to ensure equal access for men and women, gender issues often remain...

Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban DesignThis book explores how cities can be designed to improve people's lives. Charles Montgomery travels to dozens of cities around the world,...

Public Spaces and Urbanity: A Practical Guide to Designing Humane Cities This book offers a practical guide to designing cities that prioritize human well-being. Drawing on European city examples, it...

Restorative Cities: A New Approach to Urban Design for Mental Health and Wellbeing The way our cities are designed can have a significant impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Overcrowding,...

Emergent Tokyo offers a fresh perspective on the world's premier megacity, delving into its most distinctive urban spaces and uncovering the secrets behind its success. By examining five key features...

Charles Montgomery's Happy City explores how cities can shape our thoughts and behavior. Through his journey through dynamic cities, he discovers new insights from psychology, neuroscience, and urban...

Urban Block Cities: 10 Design Principles for Contemporary Planning by Karsten Pålsson This book explores the urban block as a fundamental element in creating sustainable and vibrant cities. It...

This comparative study explores the nexus of planning, design and policy in shaping cities' futures through housing policies. It presents a rich mosaic of case studies from eight countries and 12...

London's urban character is a concept frequently cited by planners and architects as something to be protected and enhanced. However, it remains poorly defined in terms. In "Designing London",...

City Branding: A Critical Analysis of Urban Representation Alberto Vanolo explores the complex politics of representation in city branding policies, revealing how urban images are constructed and...

Contentious Cities explores how cities produce and construct gendered spatial practices through design. This interdisciplinary approach brings together practice and theory to challenge the root...

Mapping Urban Spaces explores the design and character of medium-sized European cities from a range of perspectives. By examining the psychological, sociological, and aesthetic qualities of these...

Global Brooklyn: How Food Experiences Are Shaping World Cities This book explores how food and design are transforming urban landscapes around the globe. Through case studies from cities like Cape...

Design, Control, Predict: Logistical Governance in the Smart CityAaron Shapiro examines the true face of urban technology and its impact on city life. Through ethnographic research, journalistic...

Designing Cities with Children and Young People explores how urban environments can be improved for children's benefit. Practitioners and researchers who work closely with children and young people...

The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design A beautifully designed guidebook to the unnoticed yet essential elements of our cities, from the creators of the wildly...

Cities After Crisis explores how urbanism and design are evolving in response to global crises. This new urban vision combines elements from avant-garde modern design, artisan aesthetics, sustainable...

The Urban Street Design Guide offers a fresh approach to urban planning, prioritizing safe driving and transit, biking, walking, and public activity over traditional traffic flow. This comprehensive...

Designing San Francisco: A Story of Art and Urban Renewal in the City by the Bay. In this groundbreaking book, Alison Isenberg reveals the untold story of postwar San Francisco's design and...

The Permaculture City offers a comprehensive approach to regenerative design for urban, suburban, and town resilience. Toby Hemenway presents a holistic framework for creating sustainable communities...

Big House Little City: A New Approach to Architectural Design Through an Urban Lens by Benedict Zucchi. This book presents an integrated approach to architectural theory and design, exploring the...

Urban Playground explores how cities can be designed to benefit children and the environment. By considering the needs and experiences of young people, urban designers and planners can create more...

Planning and Design for Future Informal Settlements Shaping the Self-Constructed City by David Gouverneur offers a comprehensive approach to addressing urban challenges in developing cities. The book...

The Science of Cities and Regions: Lectures on Mathematical Model DesignThis book provides an in-depth exploration of the principles involved in designing mathematical models for simulating cities...

A cutting-edge analysis of sustainable city strategies, Reimagining Sustainable Cities offers a solutions-oriented approach to building greener, healthier, and more equitable communities. This book...

The Architecture of Phantasmagoria: Spectres of the City explores how media shapes our urban experience. In this study, authors Libero Andreotti and Nadir Lahiji argue that understanding the role of...

City of Dreams: Los Angeles Interiors Inspiring Homes of Architects, Designers, and Artists offers a sweeping survey of iconic and contemporary Los Angeles houses that have significant resonance for...

How we design our cities over the next four decades will be critical for our planet. Climate change poses a significant threat to the world, with cities accounting for approximately 80% of greenhouse...

Cities of Tomorrow: An Intellectual History of Urban Planning and Design Since 1880This comprehensive history of urban planning and design offers a critical and global perspective on the development...

Speculative futures design approaches offer a powerful tool for imagining and shaping the cities we need. By combining art, film, fiction, and industrial design, this field helps us envision new...

Land Art and Climate Action: Designing the 21st Century City Park explores how clean energy technologies can shape our urban landscapes into beautiful, post-carbon cities.The book features over 300...

This guide provides a clear and concise introduction to contemporary housing design for students and professionals in architecture, urban design, and planning. As urban areas continue to grow,...

Unwind and express your creativity with this vibrant adult coloring book. Featuring 36 intricate city designs, each illustration invites you to relax and let your imagination run wild.Perfect for...

The City Makers of Nairobi re-examines the history of Nairobi's urban development in the colonial period. Often overlooked is the active role played by Africans in shaping the city, and this book...

Make a statement with this modern decorative book, designed to be used as part of a book stack for decorating a room, coffee table, or bookshelf. Combine it with other books featuring different...

Cabin Crew: A Course Textbook to Support BTEC, NCFE and City and Guilds Qualifications Designed to support students studying Cabin Crew, this textbook helps you succeed in the classroom and in your...

River Cities City Rivers explores the complex relationships between urban landscapes and waterways. This collection of essays examines the ways in which cities have developed around rivers, from...

The City & The City A Novel by China Miéville In the city of Beszel, a murder investigation becomes a complex web of intrigue and deception. Inspector Borlú must navigate the decaying streets of his...

This decorative book is designed to be used as part of a book stack for decorating a room or surface. Its soft matte cover and patterned pages create a clean, modern look.With its 7" wide and 10"...

Cities and Metaphors Beyond Imaginaries of Islamic Urban Space by Somaiyeh Falahat presents a new concept of urban space that challenges traditional approaches to understanding cities. By exploring...

Barcelona, City of Comics explores the relationship between comics and urbanism in one of Europe's most notable global cities. After the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, Barcelona regained...

This decorative book is designed to be used as part of a book stack for decorating a room, coffee table, end table, bookshelf, or any surface you wish. Its soft matte cover and patterned pages create...

Redesigning Gridded Cities focuses with extreme detail on four paradigmatic gridded cities: Manhattan, Chicago, Barcelona, and Hangzhou. This publication explores the potential of the grid as a...

Explore the vibrant cities of Europe with this visually stunning series. Discover iconic buildings and learn about the history behind each city's unique identity. From Moscow to Stockholm, Amsterdam...

Nest City explores how our cities can be improved through collaboration between citizens, public institutions, community organizations, and businesses. Beth Sanders argues that traditional approaches...

A visual journey through 100 years of New York City's promotion via graphic design, from iconic landmarks to unique neighborhoods and landmark events. This stunning art book features historic posters...

Explore the vibrant cities of North America in this visually exciting series. From iconic buildings to rich history and cultural attractions, each city is brought to life with engaging facts and...

Explore the vibrant cities of South America in this visually exciting series. From Rio de Janeiro to Asuncion, discover how iconic buildings shape each city's unique identity and uncover the...

Explore the vibrant cities of Africa with this engaging and visually exciting series. From iconic buildings to rich history, each city is brought to life through fascinating facts and data-packed...

Cities in Space: City as Place is a thought-provoking exploration of urban environments in the context of space and science. First published in 1997, this book brings together two experts in their...

The City as Architecture explores how architecture shapes urban spaces. By applying specific architectural means in a creative way, cities can be designed to be lived in and experienced in three...

The City by Adrian Goldsworthy is set in AD 114, amidst the Roman Empire's Eastern Frontier. A Roman legion lays siege to the city of Nicopolis, and centurion Flavius Ferox is tasked with uncovering...

Smart City 2.0: A Future for Urban Life? This book explores the concept of a livable smart city, examining how digitalization is transforming urban life and the energy sector. It presents a broader...

This thrilling boxed set brings together three action-packed adventures from the City Spies series. When five kids from around the world are recruited by a secret MI6 agency, they embark on...

City Diplomacy: Understanding Global Interactions in Urban Contexts By Raffaele Marchetti University of Michigan Press, 2021 Cities are increasingly becoming hubs for diplomatic activity, driving...

First published in 1985, this study examines the management practices of Kuwait City's park system and their impact on user satisfaction. A fragmented decision-making process between three agencies...

The Image of the City In this influential work, Kevin Lynch explores the relationship between the city's physical form and the people who live there. He examines how the city's image is perceived and...

Plague and the City explores how plague has been understood and addressed in urban environments across different historical periods. This interdisciplinary study brings together leading scholars to...

In the ravaged city of Voortyashtan, death itself is a force to be reckoned with. A generation ago, this was the stronghold of the god of war and death, home to fearsome supernatural sentinels who...

The Garden City Past, Present and Future by Stephen Ward explores the origins, implementation, international adoption, and ongoing relevance of the Garden City idea in urban planning.From its...

City of Flows: Modernity, Nature, and the City explores the interconnectedness of urban life and the natural world. By examining the historical geography of water in modern cities, Maria Kaika...

Bristol: City on Show is a unique celebration of life in the city, featuring stunning new and original views of Bristol's most notable locations by local photographers. The book combines these images...

Universities are increasingly seen as key urban institutions, with significant impacts on employment, business innovation and local society. This book explores these relationships and examines how...

Cities for People by Jan Gehl is a comprehensive guide to creating urban environments that prioritize human needs. Over the course of forty years, Gehl has worked to transform cities around the...

Life in the Megalopolis: Mexico City and São Paulo explores how modernity is experienced in two of the world's largest cities. This book examines cultural productions from Mexico City and São Paulo,...

Smart Cities: Introducing Digital Innovation to Cities offers practical solutions for urban transformation. The concept of smart cities aims to address pressing issues such as mobility, energy, and...

The City Spies are back in their most dangerous mission yet. After taking down a mole within their organization, they're ready for their next adventure. A sinister plot is unfolding as Umbra seeks to...

The Case for Cities by Vikas Mehta, Danilo Palazzo, Conrad Kickert, Christopher Auffrey and Terry Grundy presents a compelling argument for the importance of cities in addressing social,...

Spark City Book One of the Spark City Cycle by Robert J. Power is a character-driven epic fantasy that explores the complexities of destiny and identity. In this first installment of the Spark City...

Baghdad: City of Peace, City of BloodThis is the story of Baghdad's tumultuous history, from its cultural and commercial preeminence to its hardships and foreign invasions. Justin Marozzi brings to...

City of Hooks and Scars is the gripping sequel to City of Villains by Estelle Laure. Teen detective Mary Elizabeth is left reeling from the battle at Miracle Lake, where her boyfriend James and best...

City of the Dead is the fourth instalment in James Ponti's popular series. When a series of cyberattacks hits key locations in London, Kat's unique skillset makes her the perfect candidate to lead...

London's Changing Character: A Study of Complexity and Contradiction This book presents a unique visual and geographic journey through the city of London, exploring its intrinsic character and...

City by City: Dispatches from the American MetropolisThis collection of essays explores the changing face of America's cities, from gentrification to racial profiling and civic renaissance. With...

Dublin: A Writer's City offers a unique perspective on this great city of literature. The book invites you to experience what it means to live in Dublin, exploring its streets and landmarks through...

Five engaging stories set in Edinburgh's recent past, each transporting readers to a different decade.The city's literary history is woven into these tales, reflecting on changes both generational...

The Botanical City offers a fresh perspective on urban theory by exploring the relationship between plant life and city infrastructure. This collection of essays delves into the scientific approaches...

City of Villains-City of Villains, Book 1 by Estelle Laure is a dark fantasy crime series that reimagines the origins of iconic Disney villains. In this glittering fairy tale-inspired world, magic...

City of the Dead is the latest international adventure from Edgar Award winner James Ponti. In this fourth installment in his popular series, a young group of spies embark on a complex mission to...

Garden City presents over 100 innovative building projects that bring together architecture and horticulture to create sustainable, self-sustaining spaces.These designs range from offices with...

Camillo Sitte's groundbreaking work "The Art of Building Cities" revolutionized urban planning in Europe and the United States. First published in 1889, this influential publication challenged the...

Discover how modern city apartments have evolved in design and furnishing. This comprehensive collection showcases over 100 stunning photographs of urban dwellings from around the world.New trends...

The New Science of Cities by Michael Batty explores how cities can be understood as systems composed of flows and networks. By viewing cities not just as physical spaces, but also as complex networks...

Digital Futures and the City of Today: New Technologies and Physical Spaces An analysis of the complex integrated phenomenon of the contemporary city, this book explores the intersection of physical...

The Just City is a planned community, created as an experiment by the time-traveling goddess Pallas Athene. Set on a Mediterranean island in the distant past, it brings together over ten thousand...

The City Spies are back in their most dangerous mission yet. After taking down a mole within their organization, they're ready for their next challenge. A sinister threat has emerged, and it's up to...

Cities and Economies explores the intricate relationships between cities and economies. This book examines how cities have shaped economic processes and evolved in response to global changes.The...

A glorious fantasy set in New York City, where five individuals must band together to defend their city against an ancient evil stirring beneath its streets. Every city has a soul, and New York's is...