Research Catalog

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Additional authors

1. Wann, David.

Description

1. x, 229 pages : illustrations; 21 x 23 cm

Summary

1. "Superbia! is a book of fun and practical ideas for creating more socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable neighborhoods. The authors first trace the history of the suburbs, showing how they fail to meet many peoples' needs. They then describe how existing urban and suburban neighborhoods can be transformed using the authors' 31 steps that range from easiest to boldest."--Jacket

Series statement

1. Books for wiser living from Mother Earth news

Uniform title

1. Books for living wisely from Mother Earth news

Alternative title

1. 31 ways to create sustainable neighborhoods
2. Thirty-one ways to create sustainable neighborhoods

Subject

1. Suburbs > United States
2. Community development, Urban > United States
3. Sustainable development > United States
4. Neighborhoods > United States
5. Community development, Urban
6. Sustainable development
7. Neighborhoods
8. Urban renewal
9. Suburban life
10. Urban Renewal
11. sustainable development
12. neighborhoods
13. urban renewal
14. Urban renewal
15. Suburban life
16. Community development, Urban
17. Neighborhoods
18. Suburbs
19. Sustainable development
20. United States

Contents

1. The changing face of suburbia -- Reinventing our neighborhoods for health, profit, and community -- Imagining a sustainable neighborhood -- How to remodel a neighborhood -- Germination: first steps -- Leafing out: bolder ideas -- Your neighborhood blossoms: boldest steps -- Suburban revitalization I: can this dream become a reality? -- Suburban revitalization II: making bold dreams come true -- Taking care in the neighborhood.

Owning institution

1. Princeton University Library

Note

1. "A book for Wiser Living from Mother Earth News"--Cover.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.