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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2011
- ISBN
- 9781600851070
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taunton Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
160085107X
ISBN-13
9781600851070
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11038490183
Product Key Features
Book Title
Pocket Neighborhoods : Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Topic
Urban & Land Use Planning, Adaptive Reuse & Renovation, Buildings / General, Development / General, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Reference, Architecture, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
32.6 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-040242
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
“Anyone who’s looking for a way to live both simply and beautifully will love Ross Chapin’s notions about creating community. If you’ve enjoyed the “Not So Big House� series, you’ll also love this book.� – SARAH SUSANKA, author of The Not So Big House, Anyone who's looking for a way to live both simply and beautifully will love Ross Chapin's notions about creating community. If you've enjoyed the "Not So Big House" series, you'll also love this book. - SARAH SUSANKA, author of "The Not So Big House" After decades of living large -- mini-mansions in sprawling subdivisions the size of cities -- some Americans are retrenching and showing a new appreciation for small, cozy and neighborly.Architect Ross Chapin has coined a term for these new compact communities: pocket neighborhoods. His new book -- "Pocket Neighborhoods, Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World"-- documents a surprisingly broad array of such developments across the USA, from urban neighborhoods to suburban and rural areas. -USA TODAY Superb and sublime -- Ross Chapin has described the future of neighborhood-making with his book, "Pocket Neighborhoods." --CHARLES DURRETT, architect, author of Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourse, Anyone who's looking for a way to live both simply and beautifully will love Ross Chapin's notions about creating community. If you've enjoyed the "Not So Big House" series, you'll also love this book. -SARAH SUSANKA, author of The Not So Big House Ross Chapin possesses a Christopher Alexander-like ability to show how all the pieces of a house and a neighborhood can fit together, composing a profoundly satisfying environment. -PHILIP LANGDON, author, A Better Place to Live: Reshaping the American Suburb , and editor of New Urban News This revolutionary book will change the way North Americans view new home developments and will help home buyers realize that community is often as important as the house. -TORONTO STAR After decades of living large - mini-mansions in sprawling subdivisions the size of cities - some Americans are retrenching and showing a new appreciation for small, cozy and neighborly. Architect Ross Chapin has coined a term for these new compact communities: pocket neighborhoods. His new book - Pocket Neighborhoods, Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World - documents a surprisingly broad array of such developments across the USA, from urban neighborhoods to suburban and rural areas. -USA TODAY Superb and sublime - Ross Chapin has described the future of neighborhood-making with his book, Pocket Neighborhoods . -CHARLES DURRETT, architect, author of Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves Ross Chapin and his development partners in the Pacific Northwest set the standards for beautifully designed and beautifully crafted cottage neighborhoods. Now comes Ross's long-awaited book explaining why and how these neighborhoods work. It's a manual for right-sizing community in America's 21st century. -BEN BROWN, Principal, Placemakers Ross Chapin's book, Pocket Neighborhoods, skillfully illustrates numerous success stories showing how to transform individual homes and gardens into a community. As homes get smaller, connection to the public realm has never been more important. This book is a great read for anyone looking for housing solutions that will stand the test of time. -MARIANNE CUSATO, Designer of the Katrina Cottages & The New Economy Home Ross Chapin is a master in understanding the importance of 'scale' in creating beautiful and humane communities. His new book is a profound manual of what works to create vibrant pocket communities-essential components of a sustainable future. -JASON F. MCLENNAN, CEO Cascadia Green Building Council My own instinct is that Ross's work is just what our culture is hungering for right now-a viable way to make life vivid, personal and deeply satisfying, and a sustainable alternative to spread-out suburban sprawl. -ROBERT WALSH, architect, educator After 30 years as a building developer, I met Ross Chapin. His articulate guidance about how we live together permanently changed how I create places for people to live. With Pocket Neighborhoods , Ross shares his wisdom of how truly wonderful neighborhoods can and should be. This book has come none too soon for every one of us. -MICHAEL MCKEEL, developer Building a neighborhood is about having a vision and understanding how all the pieces and layers fit together. Skipping over a key detail or two is the difference between a subdivision and a neighborhood. Ross Chapin understands these details and his Pocket Neighborhoods book will give you that understanding too. -M. CASEY LAND, developer , "Anyone who's looking for a way to live both simply and beautifully will love Ross Chapin's notions about creating community. If you've enjoyed the "Not So Big House" series, you'll also love this book." - SARAH SUSANKA, author of "The Not So Big House", Anyone who's looking for a way to live both simply and beautifully will love Ross Chapin's notions about creating community. If you've enjoyed the "Not So Big House" series, you'll also love this book. SARAH SUSANKA, author of The Not So Big House Superb and sublime - Ross Chapin has described the future of neighborhood-making with his book, Pocket Neighborhoods . -CHARLES DURRETT, architect, author of Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves Ross Chapin and his development partners in the Pacific Northwest set the standards for beautifully designed and beautifully crafted cottage neighborhoods. Now comes Ross's long-awaited book explaining why and how these neighborhoods work. It's a manual for right-sizing community in America's 21st century. -BEN BROWN, Principal, Placemakers Ross Chapin is a master in understanding the importance of 'scale' in creating beautiful and humane communities. His new book is a profound manual of what works to create vibrant pocket communities-essential components of a sustainable future. -JASON F. MCLENNAN, CEO Cascadia Green Building Council My own instinct is that Ross's work is just what our culture is hungering for right now-a viable way to make life vivid, personal and deeply satisfying, and a sustainable alternative to spread-out suburban sprawl. -ROBERT WALSH, architect, educator After 30 years as a building developer, I met Ross Chapin. His articulate guidance about how we live together permanently changed how I create places for people to live. With Pocket Neighborhoods, Ross shares his wisdom of how truly wonderful neighborhoods can and should be. This book has come none too soon for every one of us. -MICHAEL MCKEEL, developer and builder Building a neighborhood is about having a vision and understanding how all the pieces and layers fit together. Skipping over a key detail or two is the difference between a subdivision and a neighborhood. Ross Chapin understands these details and his Pocket Neighborhoods book will give you that understanding too. -M. CASEY LAND, developer There is no greater expression of neighborliness than showing kindness to someone you may never know. We can give gifts to strangers in person, of course, but our buildings can do it, too. Imagine what your neighborhood would be like if every home and shop gave a gift to the street! Wouldn't it encourage you to walk more, where you could savor those gifts, rather than just zipping by in a car? -Steve Mouzon, architect & planner, The Original Green Roman tubs step aside. The new "dream and drool" lifestyle is one that includes community. Ross Chapin's book, Pocket Neighborhoods , skillfully illustrates case study after case study of success stories showing how to transform individual homes and gardens into a community. As homes get smaller, connection to the public realm has never been more important. This book is a great read for anyone looking for housing solutions that will stand the test of time. --Marianne Cusato, Designer of the Katrina Cottages & The New Economy Home , eoeAnyone whoe(tm)s looking for a way to live both simply and beautifully will love Ross Chapine(tm)s notions about creating community. If youe(tm)ve enjoyed the eoeNot So Big Housee series, youe(tm)ll also love this book.e e" SARAH SUSANKA, author of "The Not So Big House", Anyone who's looking for a way to live both simply and beautifully will love Ross Chapin's notions about creating community. If you've enjoyed the "Not So Big House" series, you'll also love this book.--SARAH SUSANKA, author of "The Not So Big House"Ross Chapin possesses a Christopher Alexander-like ability to show how all the pieces of a house and a neighborhood can fit together, composing a profoundly satisfying environment. --PHILIP LANGDON, author, "A Better Place to Live: Reshaping the American Suburb," and editor of New Urban NewsThe phrase "think globally, act locally" takes on new meaning in this book, which shows what is possible when residents in close proximity share a commitment to community. "Pocket Neighborhoods" includes an extensive list of resources and organizations related to urban design and eco-friendly neighborhoods, but this is not a how-to book. It is information and inspiration, a timely discussion as regions grapple with housing density and look for ways to build a sense of community along with every new house, apartment and condo. --Jeffrey Head, LOS ANGELES TIMESThis revolutionary book will change the way North Americans view new home developments and will help home buyers realize that community is often as important as the house.--TORONTO STARAfter decades of living large -- mini-mansions in sprawling subdivisions the size of cities -- some Americans are retrenching and showing a new appreciation for small, cozy and neighborly. Architect Ross Chapin has coined a term for these new compact communities: pocket neighborhoods. His new book -- "Pocket Neighborhoods, Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World"-- documents a surprisingly broad array of such developments across the USA, from urban neighborhoods to suburban and rural areas.--USA TODAYSuperb and sublime -- Ross Chapin has described the future of neighborhood-making with his book, "Pocket Neighborhoods." --CHARLES DURRETT, architect, author of "Cohousing: A Conte, "Anyone who's looking for a way to live both simply and beautifully will love Ross Chapin's notions about creating community. If you've enjoyed the "Not So Big House" series, you'll also love this book." SARAH SUSANKA, author ofThe Not So Big House, Anyone who's looking for a way to live both simply and beautifully will love Ross Chapin's notions about creating community. If you've enjoyed the "Not So Big House" series, you'll also love this book. SARAH SUSANKA, author of The Not So Big House After decades of living large - mini-mansions in sprawling subdivisions the size of cities - some Americans are retrenching and showing a new appreciation for small, cozy and neighborly.Architect Ross Chapin has coined a term for these new compact communities: pocket neighborhoods. His new book - Pocket Neighborhoods, Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World - documents a surprisingly broad array of such developments across the USA, from urban neighborhoods to suburban and rural areas. USA TODAY Superb and sublime - Ross Chapin has described the future of neighborhood-making with his book, Pocket Neighborhoods . -CHARLES DURRETT, architect, author of Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves Ross Chapin and his development partners in the Pacific Northwest set the standards for beautifully designed and beautifully crafted cottage neighborhoods. Now comes Ross's long-awaited book explaining why and how these neighborhoods work. It's a manual for right-sizing community in America's 21st century. -BEN BROWN, Principal, Placemakers Ross Chapin is a master in understanding the importance of 'scale' in creating beautiful and humane communities. His new book is a profound manual of what works to create vibrant pocket communities-essential components of a sustainable future. -JASON F. MCLENNAN, CEO Cascadia Green Building Council My own instinct is that Ross's work is just what our culture is hungering for right now-a viable way to make life vivid, personal and deeply satisfying, and a sustainable alternative to spread-out suburban sprawl. -ROBERT WALSH, architect, educator After 30 years as a building developer, I met Ross Chapin. His articulate guidance about how we live together permanently changed how I create places for people to live. With Pocket Neighborhoods, Ross shares his wisdom of how truly wonderful neighborhoods can and should be. This book has come none too soon for every one of us. -MICHAEL MCKEEL, developer and builder Building a neighborhood is about having a vision and understanding how all the pieces and layers fit together. Skipping over a key detail or two is the difference between a subdivision and a neighborhood. Ross Chapin understands these details and his Pocket Neighborhoods book will give you that understanding too. -M. CASEY LAND, developer There is no greater expression of neighborliness than showing kindness to someone you may never know. We can give gifts to strangers in person, of course, but our buildings can do it, too. Imagine what your neighborhood would be like if every home and shop gave a gift to the street! Wouldn't it encourage you to walk more, where you could savor those gifts, rather than just zipping by in a car? -Steve Mouzon, architect & planner, The Original Green Roman tubs step aside. The new "dream and drool" lifestyle is one that includes community. Ross Chapin's book, Pocket Neighborhoods , skillfully illustrates case study after case study of success stories showing how to transform individual homes and gardens into a community. As homes get smaller, connection to the public realm has never been more important. This book is a great read for anyone looking for housing solutions that will stand the test of time. --Marianne Cusato, Designer of the Katrina Cottages & The New Economy Home , "Anyone who's looking for a way to live both simply and beautifully will love Ross Chapin's notions about creating community. If you've enjoyed the "Not So Big House" series, you'll also love this book." SARAH SUSANKA, author of "The Not So Big House"
Dewey Decimal
307.3/3620973
Synopsis
This book by architect and author Chapin describes existing pocket neighborhoods and co-housing communities--and provides inspiration for creating new ones., This insightful and inspirational book explores the concept of pocket neighborhoods--intimate, thoughtfully designed communities where neighbors know one another, fostering connection and support. With Pocket Neighborhoods , Ross Chapin presents a compelling solution to the challenges of modern urban sprawl, sure to help spark readers' plans to build and find community. Ideal for empty nesters, single households, and families alike, these neighborhoods offer the warmth of a close-knit community just beyond your front door. Join the movement toward creating meaningful, livable communities that prioritize connection and quality of life. With Pocket Neighborhoods , you'll find inspiration and practical ideas to foster a sense of belonging in an increasingly disconnected world. Key Features: Inspirational Stories : Discover real-life accounts from residents and the visionary architects, planners, and developers who brought these neighborhoods to life. Historical Context : Chapin outlines the evolution of community living and the American Dream, shedding light on the shift from smaller, connected spaces to oversized houses. Diverse Neighborhood Models : Explore a variety of contemporary pocket neighborhoods, including New Urban communities, eco-neighborhoods, affordable housing, and houseboat communities. Cohousing Insights : Learn about the history and benefits of cohousing communities, from their Danish origins to successful examples across the globe, including senior cohousing. Retrofitting Solutions : The book offers strategies for integrating pocket neighborhoods into existing communities, making it a valuable resource for urban planners and residents alike., A 2012 Nautilus Silver Award Winner Pocket Neighborhoods: Creating Small Scale Community in a Large Scale World introduces an antidote to faceless, placeless sprawl -- small scale neighborhoods where people can easily know one another, where empty nesters and single householders with far-flung families can find friendship or a helping hand nearby, and where children can have shirt-tail aunties and uncles just beyond their front gate. The book describes inspiring pocket neighborhoods through stories of the people who live there, as well as the progressive planners, innovative architects, pioneering developers, craftspeople and gardeners who helped create them. Sarah Susanka, author of the best selling Not So Big House series, wrote the Foreword to the book, placing pocket neighborhoods within context of the contemporary trends in housing and community. Ross Chapin begins the book by outlining the shifts in the scale of community and the American Dream over several generations, leading to super-sized houses in a sea of development, then describes a solution to help restore healthy, livable communities. The first section of the book looks at historic precedents of pocket neighborhoods. The second section covers a wide range of contemporary pocket neighborhoods, including New Urban communities, affordable housing, houseboat communities, eco-neighborhoods, and Ross Chapin Architects' own pocket neighborhood examples. The third section focuses on 'cohousing' communities, from Danish origins in the 1960s, to examples across America, Australia and New Zealand, including a chapter on senior cohousing. The fourth section looks at retrofitting pocket neighborhoods within existing communities. Throughout the book are series of "Design Keys" that highlight the essential principles of pocket neighborhood planning and design, and short stories about "Pocket Neighborhood Pioneers" who blazed new trails. The book is filled with rich photographs, drawings, illustrations and site plans, and a Resources section at the end provides leads for the reader to explore the topic in further detail.
LC Classification Number
HT167.C454 2011
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