A best book of the year according to planetizen and the american society of landscape architects jeff speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. Urbanist jeff speck shows how we can free ourselves from dependence on the car which he calls a gasbelching, timewasting, lifethreatening prosthetic device by making our cities more walkable and more pleasant for more people. Walkable city rules, 101 steps to making better places by. Kaid benfield, the atlantic cities jeff speck, aicp, is one of the few practitioners and writers in the field who can make a 312page book on a basic planning concept seem too short. Freedom from cars, freedom from sprawl, freedom to walk your city. The book is split into two parts, with the first part detailing specks general theory of walkability.
Gabe klein, cofounder, cityfi and author of startup city nrdcs onearth jeff speck has written the book our cities need right. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jeff argues our houses are getting greener in the wrong way. Packed with observations and realworld examples, his book tackles. And what works best in the best cities is walkability. Hyperbole and a half, walkable city, tombstone and more. Nov 17, 2012 city planner jeff speck says walking will remain a choice in most american cities for years to come, but that its important to incentivize pedestrians.
The rise of sprawl and the decline of the american dream by duany, andres. Instead, it is an attempt to simply delineate what is wrong with most american cities and how to fix it. The rise of sprawl and the decline of the american dream, 2000, etc. We now know we need to build walkable urban places for all sorts of economic, social, and environmental reasons.
How downtown can save america, one step at a time by jeff speck at indigo. Truly a book that is so very needed, walkable city moves theory into action. Walkable city by jeff speck december 2, 20 paperback. How downtown can save america, one step at a time paperback november 12, 20. Charles marohn with walkable city, jeff speck demonstrated that he is the most relevant writer and thinker of his generation on the subject of city. City planner jeff speck says walking will remain a choice in most american cities for years to come, but that its important to incentivize pedestrians.
Dec 17, 2018 speck opens a readers eyes to how urban environments function, the good and bad that they do, and how we can make our communities better. The title of this book is walkable city and it was written by jeff speck. Few in the field of city planning are as learned and practiced as he, and those who are lack speck s talent in teaching. How downtown can save america, one step at a time jeff speck based on kolesar 1979. Jeff speck s followup to his bestselling walkable city is the resource that cities and citizens need to usher in an era of renewed street life. With his followup, walkable city rules, he shares practical guidance for implementing walkability. Ive worked with jeff many times and have relied on his expertise for years. Speck opens a readers eyes to how urban environments function, the good and bad that they do, and how we can make our communities better. Making downtown into a walkable, viable community is the essential fix for the. There is no single document poised to have a greater positive impact on our communities and on the practice of urban planning than this comprehensive and. Nov, 2012 a city planner offers a blueprint for making midsize american cities more pedestrianfriendly.
Walkable city is an energetic, feisty book, one that never contents itself with polite generalities. He subtitles his book how downtown can save america, one step at a time. It was published by north point press and has a total of 320 pages in the book. Were looking for greener gadgets and ideas to add to our houses, but the impact of energy saving bulbs is a fraction of the impact of living in a walkable city. How downtown can save america, one step at a time paperback by jeff speck. Jeff specks brilliant and entertaining book reminds us that, in america, the exception. Jeff specks brilliant and entertaining book reminds us that, in america, the. In this essential volume, jeff lays out a comprehensive and interconnected set of walkable city rules that, if followed by every city and town, would create a nation of happy citizens and superlative outcomes.
Parris glendening, governor of maryland 19952003 and president of smart growth americas leadership institute truly a book that is so very needed, walkable city moves theory into action. In this essential new book, speck reveals the invisible workings of the city, how simple decisions have cascading effects, and how we can all make the right choices for our communities. How downtown can save america, one step at a time paperback. In his book, walkable city, speck says urban walks. The christian science monitora best book of the year according to planetizen and the american society of landscape architects jeff speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. Jeff speck explains how to build a city in which a car is an optional instrument of freedom rather than a prosthetic device. Jeff speck shows how to do it in the same clear style we came to love in the classic suburban nation. Jeff speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities. Walkable city is an eloquent ode to the livable city and to the values behind it. Nov 16, 2012 walkable city is an eloquent ode to the livable city and to the values behind it.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Is this book going to just be preaching to the choir for me, or will i learn enough to make it worth reading. Jeff speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. Making walkability happen is relatively easy and cheap. Timely and important, a delightful, insightful, irreverent work. People shouldnt be afraid of selling the lifestyle of living in a more walkable city. Dec 02, 20 speck deserves the widest possible readership. Buy walkable city by jeff speck december 2, 20 paperback by isbn. Booktopia has walkable city rules, 101 steps to making better places by jeff speck.
Luckily, i dont have to, because jeff speck did us all a favor with his latest book walkable city rules. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mar 25, 2014 jeff speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. Sometimes breezy and anecdotal yet always logical and amply researched, this is one of the best books to appear this year. How downtown can save america, one step at a time paperback nov 12 20 by jeff speck author 4. Jeff speck s two ted talks have been viewed more than 4 million times. The goals are often clear, but the path is seldom easy. In softcover nonfiction, jeff speck paces the city streets and.
This book is not about why cities work or how cities work, but about what works in cities. How downtown can save america, one step at a time kindle edition by speck, jeff. Dec 31, 2018 another great read, one that gives any city the necessary tools to create a good walk. Book summary jeff speck, a city planner and architectural designer, delves into what it means to make a city pedestrianfriendly. Jeff speck has written the book our cities need right now. Paul goldberger, pulitzer prizewinning architecture critic and author of why architecture matters with walkable city, jeff speck demonstrates why he is among the most relevant and engaging writers on urban design today. There is no single document poised to have a greater positive impact on our communities and on the practice of urban. As the center of the city is the place most people visit on a regular basis, having pedestrianfriendly amenities such as walkways increases the foot growth of. How downtown can save america, one step at a time by jeff speck 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Join author and urban planner jeff speck in a 90minute webinar, cosponsored by ssf and island press, to explore some of the practical rules that cities should follow to usher in a more walkable future. With walkable city, jeff speck demonstrates why he is among the most relevant and engaging writers on. Walkable city kobo ebook the elliott bay book company. A best book of the year according to planetizen and the american society of landscape architects. The very idea of a modern metropolis evokes visions of bustling sidewalks, vital mass transit, and a vibrant, pedestrianfriendly urban core. With his new book, walkable city rules, he establishes himself as the most helpful. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Paul goldberger, pulitzer prizewinning architecture critic and author of why architecture matters with walkable city, jeff speck demonstrates why he is. This is essential reading for anyone wanting to make their place better. How downtown can save america, one step at a time jeff speck, aicp, is one of the few practitioners and writers in the field who can make a 312page book on a basic planning concept seem too short. Making downtown into a walkable, viable community is the essential fix for the typical american city. Speck, jeff and a great selection of related books.
How downtown can save america, one step at a time 320. With walkable city, jeff speck demonstrated that he is the most relevant writer and thinker of his generation on the subject of city planning. How downtown can save america, one step at a time paperback by jeff speck on. The second part provides specks tenstep process toward attaining walkability in cities. City planner jeff speck shares his general theory of walkability four planning principles to transform sprawling cities of sixlane highways and 600foot blocks into safe, walkable oases full of bike lanes and treelined streets. Cities work best when people can safely and easily walk to most if not all aspects of their daily. With his book walkable city, urban designer jeff speck made a compelling case for walkable cities.
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