Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places

Jeff Specks' book "Walkable City Rules" provides a practical guide for cities and citizens to create more walkable communities, with 101 rules and chapters covering various aspects of urban planning.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 31 December 2018
\n Publisher: Island Press
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Nearly every US city aspires to become more walkable, driven by the desire for improved health, wealth, and environmental sustainability. While the goals are evident, the journey to achieve them is often challenging. Jeff Specks, renowned for his bestselling book "Walkable City," has authored "Walkable City Rules," a comprehensive resource that empowers cities and citizens to revitalize street life. This practical guide offers 101 rules designed to facilitate change in cities and expedite the process. Crafted with clarity and engagement, the rules are suitable for presenting at planning commissions, accompanied by illustrative visuals for enhanced understanding. Additionally, they are packed with specifications and data to support informed decision-making. Organized into 19 chapters, the rules cover a wide range of topics, including promoting walkability, optimizing parking, reducing automobility, creating comfortable spaces, and fostering interesting places. The book's user-friendly format makes it accessible and practical for individuals, communities, and place-makers seeking to implement the latest and most effective city-planning practices. With its comprehensive content and compelling presentation, "Walkable City Rules" serves as a powerful tool for driving positive change and enhancing the quality of urban environments across the United States.

\n Weight: 694g\n
Dimension: 201 x 168 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781610918985\n
Edition number: 3 ed\n