And what a book.
Influential books #95 Urban and regional planning by Peter Hall and Mark Tewdwr-Jones
Textbook outlining the history and development of urban and regional planning
Influential books #74 Urban Planning and Real Estate Development by John Ratcliffe, Michael Stubbs and Miles Keeping
Now a decade on since the third edition. A really great theory-practice book at the nexus of urban planning and real estate development.
Influential books #69 Thirdspace by Edward Soja
Rebalancing historical, spatial, and social considerations in the production of space. Further real and imagined dimensions are used to build a new theoretical urban frame.
Influential books #66 Edge City by Joel Garreau
Popularising the ‘Edge City’ term for growing development of commercial hub activity outside of the urban core.
Influential books #63 Cities of tomorrow by Peter Hall
Text that provides a history of urban planning in addition to some of the social and economic problems that underpin its theory and practice.
Influential books #61 To-morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform by Ebenezer Howard
Book that energised the garden city movement as a utopian desire to live in harmony with nature
Influential books #57 Walkable city by Jeff Speck
Exploring and supporting the movement for more walkable cities given the modern historical influence of the car.
Influential books #53 Cities are good for you by Leo Hollis
Recent accessible and interesting overview on why cities are enriching places for people
Influential books #47 Towards Cosmopolis by Leonie Sandercock
A book that exerts post-modern urban planning as one that includes diversity, community and environment.