Written by the award-winning team that wrote the original "cohousing bible" and first brought cohousing to North America, this fully-illustrated manual combines nuts-and-bolts practical considerations and design ideas with extensive case ...
Building Sustainable Communities: Tools and Concepts for Self-reliant Economic Change
Recreating the World: A Practical Guide to Building Sustainable Communities
No Place Like Home: Building Sustainable Communities
Building Sustainable Communities: An Environmental Guide for Local Government
Questions of how the design of cities can respond to the challenge of climate change dominate the thoughts of urban planners and designers across the U.S. and Canada. With admirable clarity, Patrick Condon responds to these questions.
Required reading for policymakers, educators, social enterprises, and engaged citizens, this "living book" will appeal to anyone concerned about community sustainability and a livable future.
These are places that provide clean air, water, and land; affordable and healthy homes; safe, reliable, and economical transportation options; and convenient access to jobs, schools, parks, shopping, and other daily necessities.
No Place Like Home: Building Sustainable Communities
The book represents an invaluable guide for professionals and students involved in planning, architecture, development, and landscape architecture.