Preface -- Introduction -- The idea of pattern and its use -- Networks and their users under stress -- Adaptations, transformations and innovations -- A contemporary pattern -- The fused grid design process -- Research evidence on key expected outcomes -- Case studies of applications and designs -- Appendix: a speculative investigation into the origins of orthogonal layouts -- Chapter notes -- Bibliography -- Index
Summary
"Of all the elements of a neighborhood, the pattern of streets and their infrastucture is the most enduring. Given the 20th century's additions to the range of transportation means, a fresh look at the streets is warranted. This book contributes a new system of neighborhood design with a focus on contemporary street patterns"-- Provided by publisher
