The need for a human-orientated approach to urbanism is well understood; and yet all too often this dimension remains lacking in urban design. In this book the authors argue for and develop socially restorative urbanism ndash; a new conceptual framework laying the foundations for innovative ways of thinking about the relationship between the urban spatial structure and social processes to re-introduce a more explicit people-centred element into urban place-making and its adaptation.Focusing on this interplay between humans and the built environment; two new concepts are developed: the transitional edge ndash; a socio-spatial concept of the urban realm; and Experiemics ndash; a participative process that acts to redress imbalances in territorial relationships; defined in terms of the awareness of mine; theirs; ours and yours (MTOY).In this way; Socially Restorative Urbanism shows how professional practice and community understanding can be brought together in a mutually interdependent and practical way. Its theoretical and practical principles are applicable across a wide range of contexts concerning human benefit through urban environmental change and experience; and it will be of interest to readers in the social sciences and environmental psychology; as well as the spatial planning and design disciplines.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I really enjoyed this book and I will share it with my ...By KTI grew up in this part of Long Island and remember my father telling stories about some of these yachts. It was so interesting to see actual pictures and read about that period of time . I really enjoyed this book and I will share it with my granddaughter when she is a little older.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. North Shore YachtsBy CustomerCatherine TraykovskiWell written historical summary of North Shore Yachts and Mansions.I would recommend this to readers who enjoy history of thetycoons who lived in this era.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A fabulous look at the Golden Age of Yachting on Long Islands "Gold Coast"By R. J. ReynoldsExcellent treatment of the subject by veteran writer and historian Robert MacKay. The photographs that the author has assembled cover not only the most famous yachts of the North Shore; but also their owners and mansions. Roberts familiarity with vintage yachts is evident in his very informative text and captions. A must read for every aficionado of the Golden Age of Yachting.-Rich Reynolds; Club Historian; Glen Cove Yacht Club