The Urban Oasis: Guideways and Greenways in the Human Environment

Rating:
Summary: Excellent exposition of a timely subject.
Review: This book is an easy read. It covers technical subjects succinctly with easily understood definitions, descriptions and diagrams. It starts with a statement of how today's urban/suburban situation arose and moves into very practical approaches to dealing with the problems. Ms. Warren's work comes across as one of a level headed, experienced urban architect with a lucid point of view. She is clearly an important heir to the Jane Jacobs legacy and extends the urgency to deal with the situation to a new generation of students.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent exposition of a timely subject.
Review: This book is an easy read. It covers technical subjects succinctly with easily understood definitions, descriptions and diagrams. It starts with a statement of how today's urban/suburban situation arose and moves into very practical approaches to dealing with the problems. Ms. Warren's work comes across as one of a level headed, experienced urban architect with a lucid point of view. She is clearly an important heir to the Jane Jacobs legacy and extends the urgency to deal with the situation to a new generation of students.