Humanizing the High-Rise City - Podiums, Plazas, Parks, Pedestrian Networks, and Public Art

This book delves into the art of turning towering skyscraper cities into vibrant havens that foster human connection. Examining 20 major high-rise cities worldwide, synthesizing extensive literature, and enriched with over 200 photographs, this book showcases projects seamlessly weaving nature, art, and connectivity into the urban fabric.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Podiums 3. Public Plazas 4. Streets as Plazas 5. Public Parks 6. City-Wide Parks 7. Urban-Room Parks 8. Sculptural Parks 9. Waterfront Parks 10. Elevated Parks 11. Sky Parks, Gardens, and Green Walls 12. Greenery-Covered Tall Buildings 13 Promenades, Pedestrian Networks, and Streetscapes 14. Public Art 15. Conclusions

About the author

Kheir Al-Kodmany is an expert in vertical urbanism, sustainable design, GIS, visualization systems, public participation, and crowd management. He is Professor of Urban Planning at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and previously worked for the Chicago firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM).

Summary

This book delves into the art of turning towering skyscraper cities into vibrant havens that foster human connection. Examining 20 major high-rise cities worldwide, synthesizing extensive literature, and enriched with over 200 photographs, this book showcases projects seamlessly weaving nature, art, and connectivity into the urban fabric.

Product details

• Authors: Kheir Al-Kodmany
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.07.2024
• EAN: 9781032362649
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3236264-9
• No. of pages: 332
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, ARCHITECTURE / Urban & Land Use Planning, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban, ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design, City & town planning - architectural aspects, Urban & municipal planning, Environmentally-friendly architecture & design, Urban communities, Building construction & materials, Urban and municipal planning and policy, Building construction and materials, City and town planning: architectural aspects, Environmentally-friendly (‘green’) architecture and design