Copenhagenize : the definitive guide to global bicycle urbanism /

The bicycle enjoyed a starring role in urban history over a century ago, but now it is back, stronger than ever. It is the single most important tool for improving our cities. Designing around it is the most efficient way to make our cities life-sized--to scale cities for humans. It is time to cemen...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Colville-Andersen, Mikael (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, DC : Island Press, 2018.
Subjects:
Bicycle commuting.
City planning.
Cycling.
Bicycling
Déplacements à bicyclette.
Cyclisme.
Power generation & distribution.
Ecological science, the Biosphere.
Human geography.
Sociology: sport & leisure.
Urban & municipal planning.
Technology & Engineering > Power Resources > General.
Science > Life Sciences > Ecology.
Social Science > Human Geography.
Sports & Recreation > Sociology of Sports.
Architecture > Urban & Land Use Planning.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • The life-sized city
  • Bicycle urbanism by design
  • The redemocratization of cycline
  • Taming the bull in society's China shop
  • Copenhagen's journey
  • Climaphobia and vacuum-packed cities
  • The arrogance of space
  • Mythbusting
  • Architecture
  • Desire lines & understanding behavior
  • A secret cycling language
  • A2bism
  • The art of gathering
  • Best-practice design & infrastructure
  • Prioritizing cycling
  • Design & innovation
  • Cargo bike logistics
  • Curating transferable idas
  • Communication & advocacy
  • Conclusion.

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