{"product_id":"9781642833133-building-for-people","title":"Building for People","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigning Livable, Affordable, Low-Carbon Communities\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on ecodistrict models from around the world, architect Michael Eliason inspires professionals to envision and\u003cbr\u003ecreate these vibrant and sustainable communities.\u003cbr\u003ePicture a beautiful, green neighborhood where most of your needs could be met by walking, rolling, or accessing transit.\u003cbr\u003eThere is a diversity of housing types with abundant affordable and middle-income options. Schools, services, and\u003cbr\u003epedestrianized streets make the neighborhood family friendly. Tere iTo This As AAcities turn brownfields into green\u003cbr\u003efields and look to maximize public investment in transit and infrastructure , ecodistricts are the answer. Eliason shows\u003cbr\u003ethat this type of affordable, climate-adaptive living option is possible anywhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI\u003cbr\u003en Building for People, architect and ecodistrict planner Michael Eliason makes the case for low-carbon ecodistricts andpresents tools for developing these residential and mixed-use quarters or neighborhoods. Drawing from his experience\u003cbr\u003eworking in Europe and North America, he shows the potential for new climate-adaptive ecodistricts that directly and\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eequitably address our housing shortages while simultaneously planning for climate change. Eliason explains that to create highly livable places with a low carbon impact, ecodistricts must incorporate ample social housing for a good economic and social mix of residents, invest in open space, create infrastructure that can adapt to a changing climate, and offer car-free or car-light realms. He also looks at the how public health, livability, climate adaptation, and quality of life are interconnected.\u003cbr\u003eFull-color photos and illustrations show what is possible in ecodistricts around the world, drawing heavily from\u003cbr\u003eexamples in German cities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilding for People shows professionals involved in regulating, planning, or designing our communities that high-quality,low-carbon living is within reach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57672662745462,"sku":"9781642833133","price":34.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_40582120.jpg?v=1776136751","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781642833133-building-for-people","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}