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Urban Acupuncture by Jaime Lerner (2014, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherIsland Press
ISBN-101610915836
ISBN-139781610915830
eBay Product ID (ePID)201703493
Product Key Features
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameUrban Acupuncture
Publication Year2014
SubjectUrban & Land Use Planning, Public Transportation, Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development, Sustainability & Green Design, Regional
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaTransportation, Political Science, Architecture
AuthorJaime Lerner
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length8.1 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsAn architect, planner, and politician of great skill, Jaime Lerner has another talent, on clear display in this lively book: a deep and hard-won understanding that architecture, planning, and politics do not alone make our cities great., Joyful, uplifting book… As the author proves through his wonderful anecdotes, the heart of a city is made of individuals who know and love it, who care for it and work and live in it. With obvious fondness and even delight for the topic, this lovely little guide expresses the joy felt in cities, great and small, that stay human because of these small points of care., "...treasure of a book... Informative and fun, it sparks the imagination for small ideas -- "pinpricks" -- that can spread and have large impacts on a city.", This book is like having a dinner with a good friend where the conversation just flows, one story after the other, good examples that will stick with you when you go home. One of these evenings where you go home inspired to do something yourself, believing that change can happen., [Readers] will come away from this read with their heads overflowing with ideas, inspired to do something themselves in the belief that a better world really is possible., This set of musings, a translation of the original Brazilian Portuguese book, pulls you in with its natural, intimate to≠it's like you are sitting and having a conversation with Lerner over a glass of wine in a cafe., This is the best of Jaime Lerner, a lover of cities and as true an expert as there is in understanding what makes them tick and how to make them better. To read him is to hear him speak, with gusto, love, humor, deep caring, and inspiring ideas. Urban Acupuncture should be required reading for all students of city planning and for anyone who wants to make a difference in their city., Joyful, uplifting book... As the author proves through his wonderful anecdotes, the heart of a city is made of individuals who know and love it, who care for it and work and live in it. With obvious fondness and even delight for the topic, this lovely little guide expresses the joy felt in cities, great and small, that stay human because of these small points of care., Jaime follows in the tradition of Jane Jacobs, William Whyte, and many other visionaries who have illuminated the world's thinking on cities. Urban Acupuncture is a work of fierce love for real, living, people-filled cities and cities for people., Pragmatic, idealistic, poetic, and humane, Lerner's book is both a primer and a manifesto on the necessity and indispensability of the metropolis. The author poignantly encourages the reader to save, heal, and love cities., Urban Acupuncture captures Lerner's philosophy, expansive mind, and his dynamic personality through a series of anecdotes, musings, even a poem. Most are short -- think of them as haikus for the urban planner -- and thought-provoking. An unusual book from an unusual thinker, but with lessons that have broad application., Urban Acupuncture is a book that enlightens and inspires through eloquent prose explaining common sense solutions. To this end, Lerner concludes the book with a guide to how each of us express our love for the city and some small steps or 'pinpricks' we can take to apply urban acupuncture ourselves., Urban Acupuncture captures Lerner's philosophy, expansive mind, and his dynamic personality through a series of anecdotes, musings, even a poem. Most are short - think of them as haikus for the urban planner - and thought-provoking. An unusual book from an unusual thinker, but with lessons that have broad application., In his first book in English, Lerner's brief essays consider successful or innovative urban interventions around the world., This set of musings, a translation of the original Brazilian Portuguese book, pulls you in with its natural, intimate tone; it's like you are sitting and having a conversation with Lerner over a glass of wine in a cafe., Jaime Lerner's Urban Acupuncture delves deeply into urban life and what makes cities tick. Drawing on his success as both a designer and politician, Lerner sets out a series of insightful concepts and practical recommendations for enriching urban life....Do not open this book expecting maps, formulas, and detailed instructions. Instead, look at it as a conversation with a wise, influential, award-winning thinker who reveals his hard-won secrets for improving city life...At its heart, this slim book is a love letter to the colors, sounds, sights, places, and memories of the quintessential city., ...a smart, quick read that urges urban residents to take a closer look at their everyday surroundings and find small but significant ways to improve the urban landscape...
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal307.3416
Table Of ContentPreface \ Carol Coletta, Knight FoundationForeword \ Jan GehlIntroductionChapter 1. 24-Hour Shopkeepers in New York CityChapter 2. The Old Cinema NovoChapter 3. Rescuing a RiverChapter 4. The Forbidden CityChapter 5. CaliChapter 6. Do Nothing! UrgentlyChapter 7. Around the Clock, or The 24-Hour CityChapter 8. Urban KindnessChapter 9. Musical AcupunctureChapter 10. Continuity is LifeChapter 11. Street Sounds, Colors, and ScentsChapter 12. Good RecyclingChapter 13. People in the StreetsChapter 14. Smart Car, Smart BusChapter 15. Commitment to SolidarityChapter 16. Draw Your CityChapter 17. Instructions for Performing Urban Acupuncture Chapter 18. Creative Leisure vs. Industrious MediocrityChapter 19. Self-Esteem Is Good AcupunctureChapter 20. Light Is Good AcupunctureChapter 21. Aqua-punctureChapter 22. The Mobility CardChapter 23. Eco-clockChapter 24. ArborescenceChapter 25. Produced MemoryChapter 26. Of Parks, Squares, and MonumentsChapter 27. The One-Page GuideChapter 28. Urban CholesterolChapter 29. Buildings with DignityChapter 30. Acupuncture of SilenceChapter 31. Ramblas and GalleriesChapter 32. A Pinprick Doesn't HurtChapter 33. Trompe L'oeilChapter 34. A Letter to FelliniChapter 35. How to Find Someone in a CityChapter 36. The Presence of Genius Chapter 37. Markets and Street FairsChapter 38. The Bar Counter Chapter 39. Love for the City
SynopsisDuring his three terms as mayor of Curitiba, Brazil in the 1970s and '80s, architect and urbanist Jaime Lerner transformed his city into a global model of the sustainable and livable community. From the pioneering Bus Rapid Transit system to parks designed to catch runoff and reduce flooding, and the creation of pedestrian-only zones, Lerner ......, During his three terms as mayor of Curitiba, Brazil in the 1970s and '80s, architect and urbanist Jaime Lerner transformed his city into a global model of the sustainable and livable community. From the pioneering Bus Rapid Transit system to parks designed to catch runoff and reduce flooding, and the creation of pedestrian-only zones, Lerner has been the driving force behind a host of innovative urban projects. In more than forty years of work in cities around the globe, Lerner has found that changes to a community don't need to be large-scale and expensive to have a transformative impact'in fact, one block, park, or a single person can have an outsized effect on life in the surrounding city.In Urban Acupuncture , Lerner celebrates these "pinpricksa of urbanism'projects, people, and initiatives from around the world that ripple through their communities to uplift city life. With meditative and descriptive prose, Lerner brings readers around the world to streets and neighborhoods where urban acupuncture has been practiced best, from the bustling La Boqueria market in Barcelona to the revitalization of the Cheonggyecheon River in Seoul, South Korea. Through this journey, Lerner invites us to re-examine the true building blocks of vibrant communities'the tree-lined avenues, night vendors, and songs and traditions that connect us to our cities and to one another. Urban Acupuncture is the first of Jaime Lerner's visionary work to be published in English. It is a love letter to the elements that make a street hum with life or a neighborhood feel like home, penned by one of the world's most successful advocates for sustainable and livable urbanism., During his three terms as mayor of Curitiba, Brazil in the 1970s and '80s, architect and urbanist Jaime Lerner transformed his city into a global model of the sustainable and livable community. From the pioneering Bus Rapid Transit system to parks designed to catch runoff and reduce flooding and the creation of pedestrian-only zones, Lerner has been the driving force behind a host of innovative urban projects. In more than forty years of work in cities around the globe, Lerner has found that changes to a community don't need to be large-scale and expensive to have a transformative impact--in fact, one block, park, or a single person can have an outsized effect on life in the surrounding city. In Urban Acupuncture , Lerner celebrates these "pinpricks" of urbanism--projects, people, and initiatives from around the world that ripple through their communities to uplift city life. With meditative and descriptive prose, Lerner brings readers around the world to streets and neighborhoods where urban acupuncture has been practiced best, from the bustling La Boqueria market in Barcelona to the revitalization of the Cheonggyecheon River in Seoul, South Korea. Through this journey, Lerner invites us to re-examine the true building blocks of vibrant communities--the tree-lined avenues, night vendors, and songs and traditions that connect us to our cities and to one another. Urban Acupuncture is the first of Jaime Lerner's visionary work to be published in English. It is a love letter to the elements that make a street hum with life or a neighborhood feel like home, penned by one of the world's most successful advocates for sustainable and livable urbanism.
LC Classification NumberHT170.L464 2014
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