Civitas By Design
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Civitas By Design
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Author : Howard Gillette
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 2012-12
Civitas By Design written by Howard Gillette and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12 with Political Science categories.
"The best study so far about the virtual collapse in the late twentieth century of South Jersey's largest city."--New York Times.
The Death And Life Of Main Street
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Author : Miles Orvell
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 2012-10-01
The Death And Life Of Main Street written by Miles Orvell and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-01 with Social Science categories.
For more than a century, the term "Main Street" has conjured up nostalgic images of American small-town life. Representations exist all around us, from fiction and film to the architecture of shopping malls and Disneyland. All the while, the nation has become increasingly diverse, exposing tensions within this ideal. In The Death and Life of Main Street, Miles Orvell wrestles with the mythic allure of the small town in all its forms, illustrating how Americans continue to reinscribe these images on real places in order to forge consensus about inclusion and civic identity, especially in times of crisis. Orvell underscores the fact that Main Street was never what it seemed; it has always been much more complex than it appears, as he shows in his discussions of figures like Sinclair Lewis, Willa Cather, Frank Capra, Thornton Wilder, Margaret Bourke-White, and Walker Evans. He argues that translating the overly tidy cultural metaphor into real spaces--as has been done in recent decades, especially in the new urbanist planned communities of Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk and Andres Duany--actually diminishes the communitarian ideals at the center of this nostalgic construct. Orvell investigates the way these tensions play out in a variety of cultural realms and explores the rise of literary and artistic traditions that deliberately challenge the tropes and assumptions of small-town ideology and life.
Official Gazette Of The United States Patent And Trademark Office
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Official Gazette Of The United States Patent And Trademark Office written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Trademarks categories.
Utopias In Nonfiction Film
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Author : Simon Spiegel
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-01-11
Utopias In Nonfiction Film written by Simon Spiegel and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-11 with History categories.
'Comprehensive and thorough, Utopias in Nonfiction Film takes a new direction in its surprise application to documentary that has the potential to shake up the field.'- Jane Gaines, Columbia University, USA 'Spiegel has introduced a new sub-genre to utopian studies, the documentary film. The book covers an impressive range of films, making the book one of the few truly international and comparative works in utopian studies.'- Lyman Tower Sargent, University of Missouri-St. Louis, USA "Simon Spiegel’s magisterial overview of utopian documentaries and nonfiction films is a treasure trove of information and unearths many forgotten and half-forgotten films, providing perceptive discussions of sidelined movies that deserve his (and our) critical scrutiny.“ - Eckart Voigts, University of Braunschweig – Institute of Technology, Germany This book is the first major study on utopias in nonfiction film. Since the publication of Thomas More’s Utopia more than 500 years ago, countless books have been written which describe a better world. But in film, positive utopias seem to be nonexistent. So far, research has focused almost exclusively on dystopias, since positive outlooks seem to run contrary to the media’s requirement. Utopias in Nonfiction Film takes a new approach; starting from the insight that literary utopias are first and foremost meant as a reaction to the ills of the present and not as entertaining stories, it looks at documentary and propaganda films, an area which so far has been completely ignored by research. Combining insights from documentary research and utopian studies, a vast and very diverse corpus of films is analysed. Among them are Zionist propaganda films, cinematic city utopias, socialist films of the future as well as web videos produced by the Islamist terrorist group ISIS.
Civitas What Is City
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Author : Theresa Genovese
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Civitas What Is City written by Theresa Genovese and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Architecture categories.
What constitutes a city? How does human settlement in a specific site create a civilization? Civitas, the latest issue of the Harvard Architectural Review, presents a series of provocative responses to these questions. Architects, critics, educators, and planners investigate the conflict between contemporary constructs of human settlement and more traditional definitions of cities. Through a combination of projects and theoretical essays, Civitas aims to provide a more diverse understanding of the nature of urbanism and community. "The conception of community as an orderly or focused environment in the landscape is an expression predominantly derived from the Western medieval city and perception. This idea has been copied, transformed, and even romanticized, but today its structure is no longer the image that dominates the landscape". -- from the introduction to Civitas
Urban Renewal And School Reform In Baltimore
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Author : Erkin Özay
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-08-11
Urban Renewal And School Reform In Baltimore written by Erkin Özay and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-11 with Architecture categories.
Urban Renewal and School Reform in Baltimore examines the role of the contemporary public school as an instrument of urban design. The central case study in this book, Henderson-Hopkins, is a PK-8 campus serving as the civic centerpiece of the East Baltimore Development Initiative. This study reflects on the persistent notions of urban renewal and their effectiveness for addressing the needs of disadvantaged neighborhoods and vulnerable communities. Situating the master plan and school project in the history and contemporary landscape of urban development and education debates, this book provides a detailed account of how Henderson-Hopkins sought to address several reformist objectives, such as improvement of the urban context, pedagogic outcomes, and holistic well-being of students. Bridging facets of urban design, development, and education policy, this book contributes to an expanded agenda for understanding the spatial implications of school-led redevelopment and school reform.
Vancouverism
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Author : Larry Beasley
language : en
Publisher: On Point Press
Release Date : 2019-05-15
Vancouverism written by Larry Beasley and has been published by On Point Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-15 with Architecture categories.
Until the 1980s, Vancouver was a typical mid-sized North American city. But after the city hosted Expo 86, something extraordinary happened. This otherwise unremarkable urban centre was transformed into an inspiring world-class city celebrated for its livability, sustainability, and competitiveness. This book tells the story of the urban planning phenomenon called “Vancouverism” and the philosophy and practice behind it. Writing from an insider’s perspective, Larry Beasley, a former chief planner of Vancouver, traces the principles that inspired Vancouverism and the policy framework developed to implement it. A prologue, written by Frances Bula, outlines the political and urban history of Vancouver up until the 1980s. The text is also beautifully illustrated by the author with 200 colour photographs depicting not only the city’s vibrancy but also the principles of Vancouverism in action.
Promotion Strategies For Design And Construction Firms
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Author : Vilma Barr
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 1995-07-31
Promotion Strategies For Design And Construction Firms written by Vilma Barr and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-07-31 with Architecture categories.
Promotion Strategies for Design and Construction Firms Design and construction firms have to market smarter to remain competitive in the economy of the 1990s. It is more important than ever before to get the most out of marketing-support and promotion budgets. The fact is, marketing and selling professional design and construction services can be more effectively and efficiently implemented with targeted promotion techniques—"smart media." Design and construction firms of every size—from regional specialists to major international multidisciplinary organizations—have to adopt strategies that will differentiate their organization in the marketplace. Promotion Strategies for Design and Construction Firms presents hundreds of viable ideas that are aimed directly at the bottom line. Your firm can adapt from a wide selection of proven communications methods to build a persuasive and positive image utilizing sales letters, publicity, direct mail, advertising, public appearances, brochures, event sponsorship, newsletters, and other mediums. Promotion Strategies for Design and Construction Firms provides clear, accurate guidelines to plan, implement, and track a program that will yield the highest return on your investment of time and funds. Become familiar with promotional options and learn to recognize quality in approach and implementation. Focus on your firm’s strengths and the decision makers you want to reach. Pre-sell to the marketplace by employing media that can effectively deliver the message of your firm’s strengths and accomplishments. Multiply the reach of the promotional activities you undertake. Select programs that keep your clients and prospects informed about the industry and your firm. Establish your firm as an industry leader by sponsorship of status-building events. Promotion Strategies for the Design and Construction Firms is the most thorough book ever produced on the subject. It is extensively illustrated with outstanding examples gathered from successful firms in architecture, landscape architecture, graphic design, interior design, construction, and construction management. Combined with case studies, interviews, and commentary from industry leaders, Promotion Strategies for Design and Construction Firms is an invaluable idea resource. It is a working reference for any company that wants to insure a healthy future by increasing the number of today’s qualified leads that become tomorrow’s profitable projects.
The Routledge Companion To Urban Regeneration
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Author : Michael E. Leary
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-30
The Routledge Companion To Urban Regeneration written by Michael E. Leary and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-30 with Architecture categories.
In the past decade, urban regeneration policy makers and practitioners have faced a number of difficult challenges, such as sustainability, budgetary constraints, demands for community involvement and rapid urbanization in the Global South. Urban regeneration remains a high profile and important field of government-led intervention, and policy and practice continue to adapt to the fresh challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, as well as confronting long standing intractable urban problems and dilemmas. This Companion provides cutting edge critical review and synthesis of recent conceptual, policy and practical developments within the field. With contributions from 70 international experts within the field, it explores the meaning of ‘urban regeneration’ in differing national contexts, asking questions and providing informed discussion and analyses to illuminate how an apparently disparate field of research, policy and practice can be rendered coherent, drawing out common themes and significant differences. The Companion is divided into six sections, exploring: globalization and neo-liberal perspectives on urban regeneration; emerging reconceptualizations of regeneration; public infrastructure and public space; housing and cosmopolitan communities; community centred regeneration; and culture-led regeneration. The concluding chapter considers the future of urban regeneration and proposes a nine-point research agenda. This Companion assembles a diversity of approaches and insights in one comprehensive volume to provide a state of the art review of the field. It is a valuable resource for both advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in Urban Planning, Built Environment, Urban Studies and Urban Regeneration, as well as academics, practitioners and politicians.
China From The Margins
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Author : Emily Williams
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-07-24
China From The Margins written by Emily Williams and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-07-24 with Social Science categories.
This book explores and brings to light untold stories from the margins of Chinese society. It investigates and reveals grassroots and popular cultural beliefs, amusing anecdotes, items of lore, and accounts of the strange and the unusual. It delves into questions of identity formation, considering gender, sexuality, class, generational divides, subcultures, national minorities and online communities. It examines heritage-making practices and the persistence of marginalized memories. Bringing together views from cultural studies, literature, gender studies, cultural heritage, sociology, history and more, the book argues that neither the margins nor the centre can be understood in isolation, and that by focusing on the margins, a fuller picture of Chinese society overall emerges, including new perspectives on spatial and social marginality, on hierarchies of marginality, and on neglected spaces, voices and identities.