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Superbia! : 31 ways to create sustainable neighborhoods

Title: Superbia! : 31 ways to create sustainable neighborhoods / Dan Chiras & Dave Wann.
Author: Chiras, Daniel D.
Publication: Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Publishers, 2003.

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Additional Authors

Wann, David.

Description

x, 229 pages : illustrations; 21 x 23 cm

Summary

"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

Books for wiser living from Mother Earth news

Uniform Title

Books for living wisely from Mother Earth news

Alternative Title

31 ways to create sustainable neighborhoods
Thirty-one ways to create sustainable neighborhoods

Subject

Note

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

Bibliography (note)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

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.

ISBN

0865714908
9780865714908

LCCN

2004463273

OCLC

ocm53821813
53821813
SCSB-8937702

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library