city planning

A discussion of the relationship between nature and humanity. Solutions are sought in the compatability of the two for survival. Through essays and poetry, the author conveys a message of revolution and evolution based on his own experiences as a fourth-generation farmer. Humanity must embrace nature rather than assail it.

Tells the story of the nation's capitol, beginning with the vision of French architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant, and looking at the events, additions, and revisions that have shaped the city into its modern form.

Explores problems related to dependence on cars; looks at ways of reducing that dependence, including city planning and mass transit; and discusses how cities around the world are addressing gridlock, pollution, and other transportation problems.

Examines the art of city planning as it was in ancient times, and describes some of the oldest planned cities, now in ruins, of Greece, the Roman Empire, Egypt, and Mesopotamia.

Explores the development of cities over time, the impact that they have on the environment, and what can be done to lessen that impact.

Discusses how the ways that we think about environmentalism has affected the designs of towns and cities.

Explores the vast array of interconnected systems that work together to run a city, taking care of the citizens' most basic needs and providing the building blocks of urban life.

Offers information to people considering a career in urban planning, providing a brief history of the American city, and explaining the opportunities, requirements, and abilities involved in working in the field.

Authors present differing opinions on whether cities are more sustainable than suburbs, whether green city transportation has drawbacks, and whether green cities must serve people instead of cars.