1st Edition
Humanizing the High-Rise City Podiums, Plazas, Parks, Pedestrian Networks, and Public Art
By Kheir Al-Kodmany
Copyright 2024
346 Pages
144 Color Illustrations
by
Routledge
346 Pages
144 Color Illustrations
by
Routledge
346 Pages
144 Color Illustrations
by
Routledge
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The transformative power of urban design in shaping our experiences within high-rise cities takes center stage in Humanizing the High-Rise City: Podiums, Plazas, Parks, Pedestrian Networks, and Public Art. This captivating exploration delves into the art of turning towering skyscraper cities into vibrant havens that foster human connection, celebrate culture, and build communities. Unveiling... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Podiums 3. Public Plazas 4. Streets as Plazas 5. Public Parks 6. City-Wide Parks 7. Urban-Room Parks 8. Sculptural Parks 9. Waterfront Parks 10. Elevated Parks 11. Sky Parks, Gardens, and Green Walls 12. Greenery-Covered Tall Buildings 13 Promenades, Pedestrian Networks, and Streetscapes 14. Public Art 15. Conclusions
Biography
Kheir Al-Kodmany is an expert in vertical urbanism, sustainable design, GIS, visualization systems, public participation, and crowd management. He is Professor of Urban Planning at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and previously worked for the Chicago firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM).
