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Housing As If People Mattered: Site Design Guidelines for MediumDensity Family Housing (California Series in Urban Development),New
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From the Introduction:Consider these two places: Walking into Green Acres, you immediately sense that you have entered an oasistraffic noise left behind, negative urban distractions out of sight, children playing and running on the grass, adults puttering on plantfilled balconies. Signs of life and care for the environment abound. Innumerable social and physical clues communicate to visitors and residents alike a sense of home and neighborhood. This is a place that people are proud of, a place that children will remember in later years with nostalgia and affection, a place that just feels 'good.' Contrast this with Southside Village. Something does not feel quite right. It is hard to find your way about, to discern which are the fronts and which are the backs of the houses, to determine what is 'inside' and what is 'outside.' Strangers cut across what might be a communal backyard. There are no signs of personalization around doors or on balconies. Few children are around; those who are outside ride their bikes in circles in the parking lot There are few signs of caring; litter, graffiti, and broken light fixtures indicate the opposite. There is no sense of place; it is somewhere to move away from, not somewhere to remember with pride. These are not real locations, but we have all seen places like them. The purpose of this book is to assist in the creation of more places like Green Acres and to aid in the rehabilitation of the many Southside Villages that scar our cities. This book is a collection of guidelines for the site design of lowrise, highdensity family housing. It is intended as a reference tool, primarily for housing designers and planners, but also for developers, housing authorities, citizens' groups, and tenants' organizationsanyone involved in planning or rehabilitating housing. It provides guidelines for the layout of buildings, open spaces, community facilities, play areas, walkways, and the myriad components that make up a housing site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Housing As If People Mattered'? A: The book primarily focuses on providing guidelines for the site design of low-rise, high-density family housing, aiming to create more livable and community-oriented environments.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Housing As If People Mattered' is Clare Cooper Marcus.
- Q: When was 'Housing As If People Mattered' published? A: The book was published on June 8, 1988.
- Q: What is the significance of the examples used in the book? A: The examples contrast two fictional places to illustrate the impact of site design on community feeling and personal attachment, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful planning.
- Q: What type of professionals would benefit from this book? A: The book is a valuable resource for housing designers, planners, developers, housing authorities, citizens' groups, and tenants' organizations involved in housing development and rehabilitation.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 336 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for individuals outside of professional fields? A: Yes, while it is intended for professionals, the book is also useful for anyone interested in planning or rehabilitating housing, including community members.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does this book provide practical guidelines for housing design? A: Yes, it offers practical guidelines for the layout of buildings, open spaces, and community facilities to enhance livability.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'Housing As If People Mattered'.