ABSTRACT

First published in 2004. This collection brings together five volumes of classic texts of early modern urban planning. These writings stem from the late nineteenth century up to World War II and permits the reader to evaluate the history of urban planning as one of the great characteristics of modernism and lays the groundwork for speculation about the future of urban planning in the fast-emerging new world. Volume 5 includes Planning the Modern City: A Review of the Principles Governing City Planning.

chapter Chapter I|7 pages

Introductory

chapter Chapter II|19 pages

The City Planning Movement

chapter Chapter III|17 pages

The Correction of Mistakes

chapter Chapter IV|10 pages

Elements of a City Plan

chapter Chapter V|32 pages

The Transportation System

chapter Chapter VI|44 pages

The Street System

chapter Chapter VII|19 pages

Parks and Recreation Facilities

chapter Chapter VIII|26 pages

Public Buildings and Civic Centers

chapter Chapter IX|11 pages

The Economic Value of a City Plan

chapter Chapter X|14 pages

The Industrial Town or District

chapter Chapter XI|20 pages

Street Traffic

chapter Chapter XII|27 pages

Street Details—Utility and Adornment

chapter Chapter XIII|13 pages

The Railroad in its Relation to the Street System

chapter Chapter XIV|26 pages

Restrictions

chapter Chapter XV|13 pages

The Environs of the City

chapter Chapter XVI|21 pages

Garden Cities

chapter Chapter XVII|18 pages

City Planning Legislation

chapter Chapter XVIII|21 pages

Progress and Methods

chapter Chapter XIX|30 pages

Financing a City Plan 1

chapter Chapter XX|15 pages

Municipal Land Policies