Whyte, William Hollingsworth
The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces
- ISBN 13:
- 9780970632418
- author:
- Whyte, William Hollingsworth
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Project for Public Spaces, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 125
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 19.1 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, Public Policy,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
First published in 1980, The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces explores the often-overlooked spaces that make up the fabric of urban life. William H. Whyte's groundbreaking research, which formed the basis of this book, challenged conventional wisdom about the importance of public spaces and their impact on community and social interaction.
Originally intended for urban planners and designers, this influential work has since become a standard text in a range of disciplines, including sociology, environmental design, and architecture. The book's findings have had a lasting impact on the way we think about and design public spaces, and its ideas continue to be relevant today.
Reprinted by Project for Public Spaces, this edition aims to make Whyte's work accessible to a wider audience, ensuring that his legacy continues to inspire new generations of urban planners, designers, and community leaders.
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