Bøker av John Nolen

A pioneering work in the field of urban planning, this book provides a comprehensive blueprint for creating public spaces that enhance the health and well-being of city residents.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This fascinating account traces the development of the park system in La Crosse, Wisconsin, from its modest beginnings in the late 19th century to the thriving system it is today. John Nolen, a pioneer of American city planning, provides a detailed case study of the planning and implementation of a successful park system, and offers insights that are still relevant today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this groundbreaking book, acclaimed urban planner John Nolen presents a complete guide to the principles and practices of comprehensive planning for small towns and villages. Drawing on decades of experience in the field, Nolen offers practical advice and real-world solutions for managing growth, preserving historic landmarks, and creating vibrant, livable communities. Richly illustrated with maps, photographs, and diagrams, this book is an essential resource for anyone working to shape the future of rural America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

John Nolen (1869ΓÇô1937) was a pioneer in the development of professional town and city planning in the United States. Nolen''s comprehensive approach merged the social, economic, and physical aspects of planning while emphasizing, in the author''s words, ΓÇ£versatility, special knowledge, and cooperation.ΓÇ¥ Between 1905 and 1937, Nolen''s firm, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, completed more than 350 commissions throughout the United States. Among the best known of these is Mariemont, Ohio, whose development Nolen directed from the ground up.Rare and long out of print, New Towns for Old (1927) is still of great interest to planners and urban historians. The well-illustrated study contains an overview of the development of American urbanism and a concise discussion of Nolen''s ideas for the improvement of towns and cities. Individual chapters examine a variety of towns planned by Nolen including Mariemont, Ohio; Kingsport, Tennessee; and Kistler, Pennsylvania, as well as the new suburbs of Union Park Gardens in Wilmington, Delaware, and Myers Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. The re-planned towns of Cohasset and Walpole, Massachusetts, are also featured. The forward-looking final chapter includes material on Venice, Florida, one of Nolen''s most ambitious projects.The new edition of New Towns for Old contains additional plans and illustrations, a new index, and a new introductory essay by Charles D. Warren, which presents biographical and historical context that illuminates the diverse, productive career of this nationally significant practitioner. Perhaps most significantly, it features Nolen''s project list, which has never before been published. ΓÇ£Early in the last century, John Nolen planned model towns, garden suburbs, and industrial cities, whose refinement and design excellence remain impressive to this day. In New Towns for Old, Nolen explained how it was done. Thoughtful, wise, and still inspirational.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöWitold Rybczynski, author of A Clearing in the Distance: Frederick Law Olmsted and America in the Nineteenth Century ΓÇ£Warren, a New York CityΓÇôbased architect, provides incredible insights into the evolution of Nolen''s career. . . . We would all benefit from reading this book, especially to brush up on the planning techniques and to realize Nolen''s achievements in civic improvement.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöNew Urban Review