Urban Playground
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Urban Playground
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Author : Tim Gill
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-03-03
Urban Playground written by Tim Gill and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-03 with Architecture categories.
What type of cities do we want our children to grow up in? Car-dominated, noisy, polluted and devoid of nature? Or walkable, welcoming, and green? As the climate crisis and urbanisation escalate, cities urgently need to become more inclusive and sustainable. This book reveals how seeing cities through the eyes of children strengthens the case for planning and transportation policies that work for people of all ages, and for the planet. It shows how urban designers and city planners can incorporate child friendly insights and ideas into their masterplans, public spaces and streetscapes. Healthier children mean happier families, stronger communities, greener neighbourhoods, and an economy focused on the long-term. Make cities better for everyone.
Urban Playground Spaces
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Author : Josep María Minguet
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Urban Playground Spaces written by Josep María Minguet and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Architecture categories.
Children's playgrounds form an integral part of the modern urban landscape, providing safe spaces for children to play, learn and interrelate with each other. But getting the mix between adventure, education, safety, and aesthetics can be challenging. This book examines a number of innovative solutions.
Urban Playground
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Author : Katie Burke
language : en
Publisher: SparkPress
Release Date : 2020-04-07
Urban Playground written by Katie Burke and has been published by SparkPress this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-07 with Family & Relationships categories.
Rural areas cover 97 percent of the United States—yet more than 80 percent of the US population lives in urban areas. What is life like for the millions of children who populate our nation’s cities? In Urban Playground, Katie Burke interviews fifty children, ages five to nine, who live in San Francisco. In each conversation, she explores one of ten different themes—family, school, pets, vacation, work, heroes, holidays, favorite foods, talents, and sports—followed by insights on the topic. She rounds out each segment with five questions for adults and kids to discuss after they’ve read it together, encouraging open, honest dialogue about young readers’ thoughts on the subject matter at hand. Future books in the series will expand into other major U.S. cities. Fun, accessible, and interactive, Urban Playground is an important window into the ways children in cities think about and describe the most important aspects of their lives—which is every aspect of their lives!
Urban Playground
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Author : Mettie Merryman
language : en
Publisher: WestBow Press
Release Date : 2013-02-05
Urban Playground written by Mettie Merryman and has been published by WestBow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-05 with Fiction categories.
The Prophet’s voice called for the city’s repentance. The Riverfront Park had become an urban playground; the rich and the poor shared the same amenities. Darkness and Light competed for men’s souls. Darla’s life was too predictable. She had been asking God to change it up. She needed a husband, but the only man that even stirred her heart was holding a cardboard sign. She could see the homeless from her penthouse condo; they were under the bridge, in the park, and at the Mission. Homeless people stationed strategically around the city of Salem, imploring citizens for financial help. She wanted to help, but outside of her protected world, things were getting scary. What was God asking her to do?
National Park City Playground
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Author : Theodore R. Catton
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 2011-12-01
National Park City Playground written by Theodore R. Catton and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-01 with History categories.
The majestic beauty of Mount Rainier, which dominates the Seattle and Tacoma skyscapes, has in many ways defined the Pacific Northwest. At the same time, those two major cities have strongly influenced the development of Rainier as a national park. From the late 1890s, when the Pacific Forest Reserve became Mount Rainier National Park, the evolving relationship between the mountain and its surrounding residents has told a history of the region itself. That story also describes the changing nature of our national park system. From the late nineteenth century to the present, park service representatives and other officials have created policies, built roads and hotels, and regulated public use of and access to Mount Rainier. Conflicting interests have shaped the decision-making process and characterized human interaction with the park. The Rainier National Park Company promoted Paradise Inn as a destination resort for East Coast tourists; Cooperative Campers of the Pacific Northwest developed backcountry camps for working-class recreationists; Asahel Curtis of the Good Roads Association wanted a road encircling the mountain; The Mountaineers promoted free public campgrounds and a roadless preserve; others focused on managing and protecting the upper mountain. The National Park Service mediated among the various parties while developing their own master plan for the park. In an engaging and accessible style, historian Theodore Catton tells the story of Mount Rainier, examining the controversies and compromises that have shaped one of America's most beautiful and beloved parks. National Park, City Playground reminds us that the way we manage our wilderness areas is a vital concern not only for the National Park Service, but for all citizens.
The City At Eye Level
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Author : Meredith Glaser
language : en
Publisher: Eburon Uitgeverij B.V.
Release Date : 2012
The City At Eye Level written by Meredith Glaser and has been published by Eburon Uitgeverij B.V. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Architecture categories.
Although rarely explored in academic literature, most inhabitants and visitors interact with an urban landscape on a day-to-day basis is on the street level. Storefronts, first floor apartments, and sidewalks are the most immediate and common experience of a city. These “plinths” are the ground floors that negotiate between inside and outside, the public and private spheres. The City at Eye Level qualitatively evaluates plinths by exploring specific examples from all over the world. Over twenty-five experts investigate the design, land use, and road and foot traffic in rigorously researched essays, case studies, and interviews. These pieces are supplemented by over two hundred beautiful color images and engage not only with issues in design, but also the concerns of urban communities. The editors have put together a comprehensive guide for anyone concerned with improving or building plinths, including planners, building owners, property and shop managers, designers, and architects.
Urban Playgrounds
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Author : gestalten
language : en
Publisher: Gestalten
Release Date : 2022-07-28
Urban Playgrounds written by gestalten and has been published by Gestalten this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-28 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Envision the city as an infinite playground. Created in collaboration with Red Bull, Urban Playgrounds explores some of the world's most thrilling places for urban sports. From Venice, Barcelona, and Los Angeles, to Brasilia, Istanbul, Cairo, Lagos, or Jarkarta, this book reveals an exhilarating marriage between space and sports in global cities. Born from a need to challenge boundaries and reclaim the right to the city, from a desire for self-expression and entertainment, urban sports reimagine the city as a playground. Be it freestyling on a skateboard, riding a BMX, or stretching the human body in parkour, urban athletes demonstrate the possibilities.
The City Game
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Author : Pete Axthelm
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2011-06-28
The City Game written by Pete Axthelm and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-28 with Sports & Recreation categories.
DIVA fascinating chronicle of New York basketball, from the concrete courts of the city’s parks to the bright lights of Madison Square Garden/divDIV/divDIVThe New York Knickerbockers, one of the NBA’s charter franchises, played professionally for twenty-four years before winning their first championship in 1970, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in a thrilling seven-game series. Those Knicks, who won again in 1973, became legends, and captivated a city that has basketball in its blood./divDIV /divDIVBut this book is more than a history of the championship Knicks. It is an exploration of what basketball means to New York—not just to the stars who compete nightly in the garden, but to the young men who spend their nights and weekends perfecting their skills on the concrete courts of the city’s parks. Basketball is a city game, and New York is the king of cities./div
The Science Of Play
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Author : Susan G. Solomon
language : en
Publisher: University Press of New England
Release Date : 2014-11-04
The Science Of Play written by Susan G. Solomon and has been published by University Press of New England this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-04 with Architecture categories.
Poor design and wasted funding characterize today's American playgrounds. A range of factors--including a litigious culture, overzealous safety guidelines, and an ethos of risk aversion--have created uniform and unimaginative playgrounds. These spaces fail to nurture the development of children or promote playgrounds as an active component in enlivening community space. Solomon's book demonstrates how to alter the status quo by allying data with design. Recent information from the behavioral sciences indicates that kids need to take risks; experience failure but also have a chance to succeed and master difficult tasks; learn to plan and solve problems; exercise self-control; and develop friendships. Solomon illustrates how architects and landscape architects (most of whom work in Europe and Japan) have already addressed these needs with strong, successful playground designs. These innovative spaces, many of which are more multifunctional and cost effective than traditional playgrounds, are both sustainable and welcoming. Having become vibrant hubs within their neighborhoods, these play sites are models for anyone designing or commissioning an urban area for children and their families. The Science of Play, a clarion call to use playground design to deepen the American commitment to public space, will interest architects, landscape architects, urban policy makers, city managers, local politicians, and parents.
American Playgrounds
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Author : Susan G. Solomon
language : en
Publisher: UPNE
Release Date : 2005
American Playgrounds written by Susan G. Solomon and has been published by UPNE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Architecture categories.
A compelling history, a manifesto, and a manual for change.