Matthew Carmona

Whilst recognising that distinctly different traditions exist within the study and practice of urban design, Explorations in Urban Design advances an interdisciplinary and innovative approach, which is of direct importance to understanding urban forms, conditions, practices, and processes. It enthuses and inspires users who are grappling with urban design research problems, but who need inspiration to move from idea to...

Public Places Urban Spaces provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, theory, and practices of urban design for those new to the subject and for those requiring a clear and systematic guide. In this new edition, the book has been extensively revised and restructured. Carmona advances the idea of urban design as a continuous process of shaping places, fashioned in...