Cushing, Debra Flanders

Creating great places : evidence-based urban design for health and wellbeing / Debra Flanders Cushing and Evonne Miller - viii, 203 pages : illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1. Six critical theories for contemporary urban design Affordance theory : take your cue Prospect-refuge theory : now you see me, now you don't Personal space theory : keep your distance! Sense of place theory : fostering connections Biophilic design theory : the healing power of nature Part 2. Applying design theory to global priorities Salutogenic design : promoting healthy living Child-friendly design : where young people thrive Age-friendly and inclusive design : designing for everyone Sustainable design : radically redesigning our built environment Conclusion : creating great places through theory-storming

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City planning--Health aspects
Sustainable urban development

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