{"product_id":"changing-places-the-science-and-art-of-new-urban-planning-hardcover","title":"Changing Places: The Science and Art of New Urban Planning - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn MacDonald\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCharles Branas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert Stokes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow the science of urban planning can make our cities healthier, safer, and more livable\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe design of every aspect of the urban landscape--from streets and sidewalks to green spaces, mass transit, and housing--fundamentally influences the health and safety of the communities who live there. It can affect people's stress levels and determine whether they walk or drive, the quality of the air they breathe, and how free they are from crime. \u003ci\u003eChanging Places\u003c\/i\u003e provides a compelling look at the new science and art of urban planning, showing how scientists, planners, and citizens can work together to reshape city life in measurably positive ways. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on the latest research in city planning, economics, criminology, public health, and other fields, \u003ci\u003eChanging Places\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates how well-designed changes to place can significantly improve the well-being of large groups of people. The book argues that there is a disconnect between those who implement place-based changes, such as planners and developers, and the urban scientists who are now able to rigorously evaluate these changes through testing and experimentation. This compelling book covers a broad range of structural interventions, such as building and housing, land and open space, transportation and street environments, and entertainment and recreation centers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eScience shows we can enhance people's health and safety by changing neighborhoods block-by-block. \u003ci\u003eChanging Places\u003c\/i\u003e explains why planners and developers need to recognize the value of scientific testing, and why scientists need to embrace the indispensable know-how of planners and developers. This book reveals how these professionals, working together and with urban residents, can create place-based interventions that are simple, affordable, and scalable to entire cities.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn MacDonald\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of criminology and sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. \u003cb\u003eCharles Branas\u003c\/b\u003e is the Gelman Professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Columbia University. \u003cb\u003eRobert Stokes\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor and chair of the Master of Public Policy Program in the School of Public Service at DePaul University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.3 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756989907232,"sku":"9780691195216","price":75.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d98bfb0282937cbd48e292ab964ed39b.webp?v=1780091053","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/changing-places-the-science-and-art-of-new-urban-planning-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}