Cities Without Cities - An Interpretation of the Zwischenstadt (Paperback, English language ed)

This book investigates the characteristics of today's built environment: no longer simply a city but increasingly large conurbations made up of a number of development clusters, linked by transport routes. The diffusion of the once compact city into a city web, the 'meta city' is mirrored by changes in society from communities with strong social cohesion and interest in their towns and cities to individuals pursuing their own goals, with global social links and little interest in their own town or city other than the quality of their personal space.
The account is complex and on a number of levels; social, philosophical, economic and environmental. The difficulties in managing or even controlling the city web, divided arbitrarily into areas of limited size and political power, are enormous. Areas compete with each other rather than co-operate. The book provides a better understanding of this new type of urban form and argues for a change in planning systems for better management.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2003
First published:	November 2003
Authors:	Thomas Sieverts
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	208
Edition:	English language ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-27260-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Urban communities Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-27260-2
Barcode:	9780415272605

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