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The Image of the City
by Kevin Lynch

The Image of the City
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Author: Kevin Lynch
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1960-06-15
ISBN: 0262620014
Number of pages: 202
Publisher: The MIT Press

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Book Review: Concepts of Urban Design
Summary: 4 Stars

An extremely interesting book describing the way in which differing Urban Design principles have been associated to the development of urban settlements in America. Using case studies such as Boston and New Jersey, Lynch describes what is important to each areas image through the eyes of both the public and professionals. A core text for any Urban Design student!

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