The Form of Cities offers readers a considered theoretical introduction to the art of designing cities. Demonstrates that cities are replete with symbolic value

This is a book about cities or, more precisely, about the physical form of cities. It starts presenting the main elements of urban form – streets, urban block

Who makes our cities, and what part do everyday users have in the design of cities? This book powerfully shows that city-making is a social process and examines

The book makes a step change from any other comparable studies by understanding our towns and cities in terms of function in form. This helps us to appreciate w