Author: Dovey Kim
Place: New York
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Year: 2016
Pages: 290
ISBN: 978-1-4725-6694-2
Source: Purchased
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Design/ Urban Planning
Keyword: Urban Design, Urbanism, Informal Settlements, Transit System
Shelf: C1R2
Accession No: B1107
Contents: List of Illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction 1- Urbanity 2- Access 3- Mix 4- Density 5- Action 6- Drama 7- Interface 8- Type 9- Image 10- Discourse 11- Memory 12- Place 13- Character 14- Authority 15- Resistance 16- Globalization 17- Privatization 18- Shopping Malls 19- Enclaves 20- Towers, 21- Tourism 22- Codes 23- Graffiti 24- Advertising 25- Informal Trading 26- Informal Settlements 27- Temporary/ Tactical 28- Creative Clusters 29- Transit Urbanism 30- Complex Adaptive Assemblage References Index
Abstract: *Urban Design Thinking: A Conceptual Toolkit* delves into the complexities of urban spaces, blending theory with practical design strategies. It explores key elements like urbanity, density, access, and mixed-use development, alongside global challenges such as privatization, globalization, and informal settlements. Using New York as a case study, the book examines the interplay between physical space and human activity, focusing on topics like creative clusters, tactical urbanism, and informal trading. The toolkit encourages reflection on how cities evolve, advocating for adaptable, responsive urban planning in a rapidly changing world, and urging designers and policymakers to rethink their approach to urban development.