Urban design: health and the therapeutic environment
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Main Author: Moughtin, Cliff (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Architectural 2009
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Online Access:FAW01
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Item Description:'Urban Design: Health and the Therapeutic Environment' demonstrates how urban design and planning impact on public health and sustainable development. Moughtin et al. explore the concept of what makes a physically and psychologically 'healthy' environment in the context of the paramount need for new homes where living standards are not compromised, in increasingly crowded cities. . Sets out the history and development of the healthy city, from the English spa town to standards of care in Cuba to provide a context for modern urban health development. . Covers a wide range of environmental, ecological, health and epidemiological issues. . Case studies and examples show how health policy and procedure is practically applied to sustainable urban development. 'Urban Design: Health and the Therapeutic Environment' outlines best practice for healthy, sustainable urban design and provides a reference tool for architects, urban designers, landscape architects, health professionals and planners
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:xviii, 262 pages
ISBN:9781856176149
1856176142
9780080885377
0080885373

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