End of the Road: Reimagining the Street as the Heart of the City

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title End of the Road: Reimagining the Street as the Heart of the City
Authors and Contributors      By (author) William Riggs
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:212
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreHuman geography
The environment
Sustainability
ISBN/Barcode 9781529225150
ClassificationsDewey:307.76
Audience
General
Illustrations 1 Tables, black and white; 33 Illustrations, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Bristol University Press
Imprint Bristol University Press
Publication Date 23 May 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Since the earliest days of civilization, streets have played an important role in shaping society - but what is a street? Is it a living ecosystem, a public space, a social space, an economic space or a combination of these? The focus on automotive travel over the past century has changed the role of streets in cities. This has degraded the quality of urban life and contributed to public health issues. This book offers a unique look at streets as locations that can evolve to support the economic, social, cultural and natural aspects of cities. Using modern urban design examples, it challenges readers to focus not only on the livability and travel benefits of roads, but on how the power of streets can be harnessed. In so doing, it shapes more dynamic spaces for walking, biking and living, and aims to stimulate urban vitality and community regeneration, encouraging policymakers and individuals to make changes in their own communities.

Author Biography

William (Billy) Riggs is Professor and Program Director in the School of Management at the University of San Francisco. A global expert and thought leader in transportation, economics, design, the environment and urban development, he is a consultant and advisor to multiple companies and start-ups on technology, mobility and the future of cities.

Reviews

A necessary look at evolving the concept of the city street in search of something that serves humanity, and the individual, better. Alisyn Malek, Coalition for Reimagined Mobility