Howard Davis

Cities have historically supported production, commerce, and consumption, all central to urban life. However, in the contemporary Western city, production has been hidden or removed, while commerce and consumption have dominated. This book is about the importance of production in the life of the city, and the relationships between production, architecture, and urban form. It answers the question: What will...

Cities have historically supported production, commerce, and consumption, all central to urban life. However, in the contemporary Western city, production has been hidden or removed, while commerce and consumption have dominated. This book discusses the importance of production in the life of the city, exploring the relationships between production, architecture, and urban form. It addresses the question: What will cities...