{"title":"Richard Guise","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Guise explores the intricate dynamics of urban spaces with a particular focus on how neighbourhoods are both shaped and characterised. His work offers insightful perspectives on the cultural, social, and educational factors that influence community development and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e will find Guise’s books to be thoughtful studies that blend academic rigour with accessibility, making complex ideas about place and belonging both engaging and compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"characterising-neighbourhoods-by-richard-guise-9781138819955","title":"Characterising Neighbourhoods","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is increasingly important to define what constitutes the unique character of our neighbourhoods, in order to identify what we value and should protect, to pinpoint areas for improvement and places which could be enhanced through sensitive change. But how do we define ‘character’ or a ‘sense of place’? How do we appraise the setting and site of a development area, in order that the essential character is retained and reflected in the design of new development? How can these qualities be communicated to decision-makers and involve communities?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharacterising Neighbourhoods\u003c\/i\u003e provides an accessible and richly illustrated guide to the practical methods of appraising neighbourhoods which are precise, well-informed and engaging. It demonstrates how characterisation is used as an evidence base for the planning and management of neighbourhoods and urban areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe core focus is on a proven characterisation method developed and used by the authors and employed by community groups, schools, planning and urban design students, and professionals. 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This new edition retains the combination of radicalism, evidence-based advice, and pragmatism that made earlier editions so popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis updated edition strengthens guidance in relation to climate change and biodiversity, tackling crises of population health that are pushing up health-care budgets, but have elements of their origins in poor spatial planning – such as isolation, lack of everyday physical activity, and respiratory problems. 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