Copenhagenize, the definitive guide to global bicycle urbanism, Mikael Colville-Andersen
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Copenhagenize, the definitive guide to global bicycle urbanism, Mikael Colville-Andersen
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eng
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non fiction
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Copenhagenize
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Mikael Colville-Andersen
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the definitive guide to global bicycle urbanism
Summary
The bicycle enjoyed a starring role in urban history over a century ago, but now it is back, stronger than ever. [This book posits that] it is the single most important tool for improving our cities. Designing around it is the most efficient way to make our cities life-sized--to scale cities for humans. It is time to cement the bicycle firmly in the urban narrative in US and global cities. Enter urban designer Mikael Colville-Andersen"--Amazon.com
Table Of Contents
1.The Life-Sized City -- 2.Bicycle Urbanism by Design -- 3.The Bicycle's Role in Urban Life -- 4.The Redemocratization of Cycling -- 5.Taming the Bull in Society's China Shop -- THE LEARNING CURVE -- 6.Copenhagen's Journey -- 7.Climaphobia and Vacuum-Packed Cities -- 8.The Arrogance of Space -- 9.Mythbusting -- 10.Architecture -- 11.Desire Lines & Understanding Behavior -- 12.A Secret Cycling Language -- 13.A2Bism -- 14.The Art of Gathering Data -- THE TOOLBOX -- 15.Best-Practice Design & Infrastructure -- 16.Prioritizing Cycling -- 17.Design & Innovation -- 18.Cargo Bike Logistics -- 19.Curating Transferable Ideas -- 20.Communication & Advocacy
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