Designing Suburban Futures: New Models from Build a Better Burb
This book is centered around a review of award-winning ideas for the re-design of suburban Long Island, New York, but will be inspirational for anyone involved in suburb design.
This book is centered around a review of award-winning ideas for the re-design of suburban Long Island, New York, but will be inspirational for anyone involved in suburb design.
Latham and Clarke investigated the relationship between neighborhood design and the recovery of older people from mobility related injuries.
New research on crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) dovetails with previous findings.
Research has shown that walking is good for our physical health and mental performance, but how can design encourage people to take a stroll?
More than one factor influences home-selection decisions.
Baran and colleagues investigated the relationship between street design and park use.
Forgotten what you learned reading Jane Jacobs?
Nathan, Wood, and Giles-Corti share information collected in focus groups with people living in retirement villages related to older individuals and walking.
Neighborhood and urban design that encourages walking is frequently researched.
Nathan, Wood, and Giles-Corti move knowledge on designing for exercise forward.