Tactical urbanism : short-term action for long-term change

Lydon, Mike (author.). Garcia, Anthony (Anthony Tepedino) (Added Author). Duany, Andres, (author of foreword.).

Summary: "Tactical urbanism, written by Mike Lydon and Anthony Garcia, two founders of the movement, promises to be the foundational guide for urban transformation. The authors begin with an in-depth history of the Tactical urbanism movement and its place among other social, political, and urban planning trends. A detailed set of case studies, from guerilla wayfinding signs in Raleigh, to pavement transformed into parks in San Francisco, to a street art campaign leading to a new streetcar line in El Paso, demonstrate the breadth and scalability of tactical urbanism interventions. Finally, the book provides a detailed toolkit for conceiving, planning, and carrying out projects, including how to adapt them based on local needs and challenges. Tactical urbanism will inspire and empower a new generation of engaged citizens, urban designers, land use planners, architects, and policymakers to become key actors in the transformation of their communities." --Publisher description.

Record details

ISBN: 9781610915267
ISBN: 1610915267
Physical Description: print
xxiii, 230 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Publisher: Washington, DC : Island Press, [2015]
Copyright: ©2015.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-230)
Formatted Contents Note:	Disturbing the Order of Things -- Inspirations and Antecedents of Tactical Urbanism -- The Next American City and the Rise of Tactical Urbanism -- Of Cities and Citizens: Five Tactical Urbanism Stories -- A Tactical Urbanism How-To -- Conclusion: Go Out and Use This Book!