Author

Contributions

  • Levy, Leah. - Contributor

Publication

1997 - Spacemaker Press, Washington DC, United States

Language

English

Word Count

16,000 words, Guess

Page Count

64 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL22412678M
  • ISBN-101888931035
  • OCLC Control Number37386051
  • Goodreads2375281
  • LibraryThing1992713

Classifications

  • LCCNA737.H59 A35 1997

Description

This book presents a new approach to the issues of urban landscape design. Improvisation is a clear departure from the typical institutional or economically-driven approaches to design in the inner city. It allows sociocultural patterns and everyday activities to shape space. This study explores scenes of life in the community of West Oakland, California. It focuses on activities in and around several Model Cities parks, reveals limitations in their intention and use, and builds on observations of life in the parks to develop theoretical designs inspired by improvisation.

Subjects

Topics

DiariesUrban renewalCity planningNa737.h59 a35 1997Diarieshood, walter , 1958-African american architectsCity planning--california--oakland

Series Statement

  • Landmarks -- 02

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