Dr Peter Cookson Smith
Writings on the Asian City: Framing an Inclusive Approach to Urban Design
Writings on the Asian City: Framing an Inclusive Approach to Urban Design
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The book explores the contemporary Asian city through the lens of urban design, highlighting the growth drivers of residential development, commercial centers, and technology parks. It examines the Asian city language embodied in local morphology and how it can drive new urban identities. It also emphasizes the importance of respecting the past while looking to the future in creating livable cities.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2023
Publisher: Oro Editions
The book delves into the intricate interplay between urban design and the diverse drivers of growth in contemporary Asian cities. It explores the emergence of intensified forms of residential development, specialized commercial centers, and technology parks as powerful forces shaping the urban landscape. These developments not only drive economic growth but also play a crucial role in restructuring and reshaping capital investment patterns.
The book further examines the spatial dynamics facilitated by tranches of urban expansion, redevelopment, regeneration, and suburbanization. These processes result from both formal and informal development practices, leading to the creation of new urban patterns and identities.
Moreover, the book delves into the Asian city language embodied in local morphology, encompassing the essential values of streets, blocks, temple precincts, and monuments. It explores how these elements can be incorporated as drivers of new urban identities that resonate with changing cultural dynamics and city configurations.
Understanding the impact of these factors on the creation of livable cities and the well-being of their inhabitants is essential. The book advocates for urban design that balances the need for future growth with respect for the past, heritage, and cultural values.
In conclusion, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of the complex relationship between urban design and the growth dynamics of Asian cities. It sheds light on the transformative power of design in shaping the future of these cities while preserving their unique identities and heritage.
Dimension: 229 x 229 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781957183527
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