Author: Lucy Greene
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Languages : en
Pages : 99

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Author: Matthew J. Wansborough
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Languages : en
Pages : 148

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Author: Manchester (England). City Council
Publisher: Riba Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 280

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Manchester, a radical, gritty northern metropolis initiated a new way of working in the 18th century, creating extraordinary wealth for the whole nation, defining a new way of living with suburbs for the middle classes, and inner city terraces for the working classes. In the 21st century, Manchester is undergoing a remarkable renaissance, transforming itself through an investment in physical infrastructure, prestige projects and quality architecture. Manchester creates one third of the Northwest region's wealth and is determined to become a leading European city, with a wide range of imaginative strategies in place to achieve this aim. Manchester: Shaping the City demonstrates the constant spirit and originality of Manchester's people and the physical, social and economic improvements, which continue to drive the city forward. It includes a timeline of critical regeneration activity and events over the last twenty years using case studies such as No 1 Springfields, Urbis, No 1 Deansgate and Beetham Tower, to name but a few, to illustrate the processes involved in this major physical regeneration of the city, and the contribution of these processes to future projects. The book is just the beginning of the next chapter in Manchester's history. A city that has proved it has the ambition, confidence, and determination to keep its place amongst the key regional cities in Europe.

Author: Greg Young
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317042166
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 481

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It has become increasingly evident that effective planning for sustainable communities, environments and economies pivots on the ability of planners to see the possibilities for culture in comprehensive social, historical and environmental terms and to more fully engage with the cultural practices, processes and theorisation that comprise a social formation. More broadly, an approach to planning theory and practice that is itself formed through a close engagement with culture is required. This Research Companion brings together leading experts from around the world to map the contours of the relationship between planning and culture and to present these inextricably linked concepts and issues together in one place. By examining significant trends in varying national and international contexts, the contributors scrutinise the theories and practices of both planning and culture and explore not only their interface, but significant divergences and tensions. In doing so, this collection provides the first comprehensive overview and analysis of planning and culture, interdisciplinary and international in scope. It is comprised of six parts organised around the themes of global and historical contexts, key dimensions of planning and cultural theory and practice, and cultural and planning dynamics. Each section includes a final chapter that provides a case study lens which pulls the themes of the section together with reference to a significant planning issue or initiative.

Author: Stephen Graham
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415279567
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 472

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Bringing together a vast range of debates and examples of city changes based on Information and Communications Technology (ICT), this book illustrates how new media in cities shapes societies, economies and cultures.

Author: Nigel Higginson (E.)
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 131

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Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 666

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Author: Patrick Abercrombie
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Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 600

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Author: Diana Barrowclough
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136793186
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 342

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Pushing the frontiers of the new development paradigm, this book guides debates, clarifies new themes and illustrates how the cultural resources of the developing world can become a new way of integrating into the global economy - helping to raise the voices of developing countries, widening the range of creative choices and promoting cultural diversity and economic and human development. Mixing theory, country case-studies and policy analysis this volume argues that developing countries can use their creative assets and energies as a source of economic growth - if they can better position themselves in the global economy, turning on its head the polarized debate about commerce and culture to take a fresh look at some traditional activities whose intrinsic cultural value has for too long hidden their economic worth. It includes essays from economists, lawyers and industry experts on global trade trends; digital-technology; film in West Africa; audio visuals in India; the music industry in Brazil and the Caribbean; the copyright industry in Arab countries, and policy lessons from developed countries - including sources of finance, subsidies and the role of incubators and intermediaries. Fresh and incisive, this policy lead book on one of the world’s fastest growing sectors is an invaluable resource for to economists and policy-makers alike, as well as those with an interest in industrial organization, development policy, evolutionary economics and the creative industries.

Author: Fay Sweet
Publisher: Black Dog Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 396

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The Bigger Picture profiles the internationally renowned architecture and environment consulting practice EDAW and offers an insight into the unique portfolio of EDAW's work. With offices all over the world the firm is at the leading edge of designing for climate change, embracing full environmental, economic and social sustainability and the careful use of the world's natural resources. The Bigger Picture: Designing Better Places provides an insight into the workings of this extraordinary company, in which multidisciplinary teams combine the skills of master-planners and architects with environmental experts, economists and landscape designers to create holistic solutions. The fusion of design, environment, economics and planning allows EDAW to balance aesthetic, environmental and social goals. The Bigger Picture provides a showcase of 30 recent projects, following the work process from initial research and assessment, through concept stages, community consultation, planning and construction to completion. The projects range from mega-projects such as designing an entire city with the Arab World's first Guggenheim Museum and London's 2012 Olympic Park to smaller plans such as intimate gardens for children across the US and the restoration of a vast swathe of former salt ponds in San Francisco Bay. Alongside project profiles, the book includes short essays putting the firm's work into context from a collection of prestigious experts in the field. Contributors including Frank Gehry, president of US architecure firm Frank O Gehry & Associates and Howard Bernstein, chief executive of Manchester City Council. Underpinning EDAW's work is a commitment to innovation, design quality, social inclusion and sensitivity to the environment and The Bigger Picture is the first book on this fascinating company and its working practices. The book is generously illustrated with photographs, sketches, maps and plans and is designed by Pentagram. AUTHOR: Fay Sweet works for EDAW as an in-house writer and editor. She writes about architecture and design and has written for several newspapers, and for more than 30 design-related books including bestsellers such as Space, ScandiModern and Vintage Furniture. Fay has worked for BBC Radio 3 and 4 and appeared as an architecture and design commentator on many TV programmes. ILLUSTRATIONS 389 colour & b/w illustrations