内容简介

As a significant item in contemporary town planning,the promenade demands a case study of its most successful examples.A place for people to see and be seen,the promenade is the meeting placw where a society's identity is constantly reaffirmed Omission of this in some urban areas has underlined the need for other public areas besides gas stations.Thus,a deeply rooted urban tradition,cutting-edge contemporary planning and environmental concerns meet in a thrilling new field of design.Thoroughly documented with large,full color photographs,plans,sketches and explanatory texts provided by the contributing architects,this book answers to the need of professionals or laymen seeking up-to-date knowledge regarding the management of public space in the ciry.