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Originally published in 1898 as To-Morrow: A peaceful path to
reform, "the book", writes F.J. Osborn "holds a unique place in
town planning literature, is cited in all planning bibliographies,
stands on the shelves of the more important libraries, and is
alluded to in most books on planning; yet most of the popular
writers on planning do not seem to have read it - or if they have
read it, to remember what it says." The book led directly to two
experiments in town-founding that by imitation, and imitation of
imitation, have had a profound influence on practical urban
development throughout the world. The book was responsible for the
introduction of the term Garden City in numbers of languages -
Cite-Jardin, Gartenstadt, Ciudad-jardin, Tuinstad - and set into
motion ideas that have helped transform the scientific and
political outlook on town structure and town growth. With urban
renewal and the development of suburban communities as features of
the contemoprary American scene, Garden cities of To-Morrow becomes
"must" reading. In the words of Lewis Mumford: "This is not merely
a book for Technicians: above all it is a book for citizens, for
the people whose actively expressed needs, desires and interests
should guide the planner and administrator at every turn." This
book was first published in it's current form in 1965.
Originally published in 1898 as To-Morrow: A peaceful path to
reform, "the book", writes F.J. Osborn "holds a unique place in
town planning literature, is cited in all planning bibliographies,
stands on the shelves of the more important libraries, and is
alluded to in most books on planning; yet most of the popular
writers on planning do not seem to have read it - or if they have
read it, to remember what it says." The book led directly to two
experiments in town-founding that by imitation, and imitation of
imitation, have had a profound influence on practical urban
development throughout the world. The book was responsible for the
introduction of the term Garden City in numbers of languages -
Cite-Jardin, Gartenstadt, Ciudad-jardin, Tuinstad - and set into
motion ideas that have helped transform the scientific and
political outlook on town structure and town growth. With urban
renewal and the development of suburban communities as features of
the contemoprary American scene, Garden cities of To-Morrow becomes
"must" reading. In the words of Lewis Mumford: "This is not merely
a book for Technicians: above all it is a book for citizens, for
the people whose actively expressed needs, desires and interests
should guide the planner and administrator at every turn." This
book was first published in it's current form in 1965.
Sir Ebenezer Howard (1850 1928) travelled to the USA and was
inspired by the rebuilding of Chicago, as well as his interest in
social welfare, to found the Garden City Association in 1899.
Howard believed that the solution to overcrowding and poor
conditions in modern industrial towns was to produce new planned
communities which created a 'joyous union' of town and country. The
goal of the garden city was to combine the attractions of town life
with access to nature and a healthier lifestyle. The first of these
communities, Letchworth Garden City, was established in the early
1900s, followed by Welwyn Garden City in the 1920s. This volume,
first published in 1898, sets out Howard's utopian vision in full;
explaining how a garden city would be financed, planned and
administered. Energetic and conversational in style, this book is a
charming introduction to Howard's ground-breaking and influential
ideas.
Ebenezer Howard's iconic "Garden Cities of To-Morrow," published in
1902, spawned an international movement for the creation of Garden
Cities in the early twentieth century and serves as a foundation
text for modern planning theory. Contemporary planning efforts such
as New Urbanism and Smart Growth look to Howard's concepts for
inspiration, and this volume introduces fundamental ideas such as
green belts and lays the foundations of Transit-Oriented
Development. Also included in this new edition is the Garden Cities
and Town Planning Association's follow-up work "The Garden City
Movement Up-To-Date," published in 1913, fifteen years after
Howard's first edition. This update provides valuable information,
including plans and photographs, of the early years of the movement
for Garden Cities like Letchworth and Hampstead. Supplemental
information such as "missing" diagrams from Howard's earlier
edition "To-Morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform" and up-to-date
financial figures are also included in this volume. This work, one
of the "Foundations of Urban Planning" series, is required reading
and deserves to be included in any urban planner's or architect's
bookshelf.
Ebenezer Howard describes his ideas of an utopian city in which
people can live in harmony with each other and with the surrounding
nature. Howard disliked the way modern cities tended to develop and
was convinced that there were different methods of urban planning
that would ensure healthy and reasonable living conditions for all
inhabitants. His publication resulted in the founding of the garden
city movement and the creation of Letchworth (Hertfordshire, UK) as
a model garden city in 1899. Reprint of the 1902 edition.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone
Reprint of the original, first published in 1902.
Ebenezer Howard describes his ideas of a utopian city in which
people can live in harmony with each other and with the surrounding
nature. Howard greatly disliked the way modern cities tended to
develop and was convinced that there were different methods of
urban planning that would ensure healthy and reasonable living
conditions for all inhabitants. His publication resulted in the
founding of the garden city movement and the creation of Letchworth
(Hertfordshire, UK) as a model garden city in 1899. Reprint of the
1902 edition.
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