Planning and Urban Design Standards

Excellent as a broadly scoped reference book J. F. Woods This book is tremendously broad in its coverage of planning topics, though not in depth. Most topics get only 2 pages, though some get 4-5. References are listed for each topic to help you find more detailed information. The book is well organized and indexed. It's loaded with illustrations such as graphs, diagrams, flow charts. Extremely useful diagrams. R. K. Brookes Essential information for any planning student. Extremely useful diagrams.. Five Stars Happy with the level of detail, illustrations and content inside. Highly recommended.

AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION is a Chicago-based, nonprofit, public interest, and research organization representing 30,000 practicing planners, officials, and citizens involved with urban and rural planning issues. FREDERICK R. STEINER is the Dean of the School of Architecture, The Univers

Edited from the main volume to meet the serious student's needs, this Student Edition is packed with more than 1,400 informative illustrations and includes the latest rules of thumb for designing and evaluating any land-use scheme--from street plantings to new subdivisions. In addition, expert advice guides readers on practical and graphical skills, such as mapping, plan types, and transportation planning.. The new student edition of the definitive reference on urban planning and design Planning and Urban Design Standards, Student Edition is the authoritative and reliable volume designed to teach students best practices and guidelines for urban planning and design. Students find real help understanding all the practica

"Steiner and Butler present a student edition of a text on planning and urban design standards, derived from the full edition published in 2006." (Book News, February 2008)