{"product_id":"urban-design-the-basics","title":"Urban Design: The Basics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description\" id=\"productDescription\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtm-expand-about-product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-content\" id=\"collapseContent\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eUrban Design: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e provides a brief but compelling overview and introduction to the theory and practice of the multi-disciplinary field of urban design. It is an ‘easy-to-understand’ and ‘jargon-free’ introduction to the fundamental principles of urban design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy introducing the essentials of urban design, the book is an important starting point for future study of the discipline. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics include placemaking, sustainable urbanism, the evolution of cities and townscapes, and urban design and governance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross seven chapters, the book is centred on a holistic understanding of sustainability and the special role of urban design in achieving a high quality of urban life, economic diversification, and less energy consumption. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et provides a clear overview of the evolution of urban design, drawing on fundamental principles and critical challenges, and negotiates the complexities and nuances of the discipline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven the contemporary international importance of urban design, the book uses examples from around the globe to explain its role and impact in different contexts. It also features detailed further reading lists for those wishing to expand their knowledge and understanding further. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eUrban Design: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e will be of keen interest to those fascinated with cities and urban design, students, and practitioners who are looking to supplement their knowledge of key urban design principles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthors: Tim Heath \u0026amp; Florian Wiedmann\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher: \u003cspan\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePages: 244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9781032169750\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication Date: October 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tim Heath \u0026 Florian Wiedmann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56745471771007,"sku":"9781032169750","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/7797\/7910\/files\/9781032169750.jpg?v=1768307868","url":"https:\/\/bookshop.rias.org.uk\/products\/urban-design-the-basics","provider":"RIAS Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}