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The Boulevard Book: History, Evolution, Design of Multiway Boulevards (Mit Press),New
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A celebration of the multiway boulevard and an argument for its revival, with design guidelines and historic examples.First built in Europe and grandly imported to the United States in the midnineteenth century, the classic multiway boulevard has been in decline for many years, victim of a narrowly focused approach to street design that views unencumbered vehicular traffic flow as the highest priority. The American preoccupation with destination and speed has made multiway boulevards increasingly rare as artifacts of the urban landscape. This book reintroduces the boulevard, treelined and with separate realms for through traffic and for slowpaced vehicularpedestrian movement, as an important and often crucial feature of both historic and contemporary cities. It presents more than fifty boulevardsas varied as Avenue Montaigne, in Paris; C. G. Road, in Ahmedabad, India; and The Esplanade, in Chico, Californiacelebrating their usefulness and beauty. It discusses their history and evolution, the misconceptions that led to their neardemise in the United States, and their potential as a modern street type.Based on wide research, The Boulevard Book examines the safety of these streets and offers design guidelines for professionals, scholars, and community decision makers. Extensive plans, cross sections, and perspective drawings permit visual comparisons. The book shows how multiway boulevards respond to many issues that are central to urban life, including livability, mobility, safety, interest, economic opportunity, mass transit, and open space.
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- Q: What is 'The Boulevard Book' about? A: 'The Boulevard Book' explores the history, evolution, and design of multiway boulevards, advocating for their revival in urban planning.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Boulevard Book'? A: The book is authored by Allan B. Jacobs, a recognized expert in urban planning.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Boulevard Book' have? A: 'The Boulevard Book' contains 268 pages filled with design guidelines, historical examples, and visual comparisons of boulevards.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Boulevard Book' have? A: 'The Boulevard Book' is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was 'The Boulevard Book' published? A: 'The Boulevard Book' was published on August 29, 2003.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'The Boulevard Book'? A: Key themes include the usefulness and beauty of boulevards, their historical context, and contemporary design guidelines.
- Q: Does 'The Boulevard Book' include visual aids? A: Yes, the book includes extensive plans, cross sections, and perspective drawings for visual comparisons of boulevards.
- Q: Is 'The Boulevard Book' suitable for professionals in urban planning? A: Yes, the book is designed for professionals, scholars, and community decision-makers involved in urban planning.
- Q: What makes multiway boulevards important according to 'The Boulevard Book'? A: Multiway boulevards are important for enhancing urban livability, safety, mobility, and providing spaces for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
- Q: Are there specific examples of boulevards discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book presents examples such as Avenue Montaigne in Paris, C. G. Road in Ahmedabad, and The Esplanade in Chico, California.