Journal of Architecture and Urbanism (Jan 2013)

What is good Urbanism?

  • Nan Ellin

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3846/20297955.2012.756216
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 36, no. 4

Abstract

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Across the globe, we are currently undergoing a paradigm shift that is fostering a felicitous turn in urban design, place-making, and community building. This “good urbanism” begins with appreciative inquiry and engages in meaningful co-creation, enabling us to envision best possibilities and rally resources to realize them. Good urbanism adds a few instruments to our planning and design toolkits that enhance the health and well-being of places and move beyond sustainability to prosperity.

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