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Routledge Delta Urbanism: New Orleans - Architecture Book

Name: Routledge Delta Urbanism: New Orleans - Architecture Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex history and evolution of New Orleans through this detailed volume from the APA Delta Urbanism series. Published by Routledge, this book examines the city's development from precolonial times through the realities of the post-Katrina era. It provides a deep look at how the unique deltaic plain has shaped the urban landscape. The text follows the various human transformations of the physical terrain, including site selection, settlement patterns, and urbanization. Readers will learn about the processes of population expansion, drainage systems, and the methods used for protection and exploitation of the land. It also covers the cycles of devastation and recovery that define the region. By studying the specific challenges faced by New Orleans, this work offers insights into the issues that similar deltaic cities will face in the future. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in landscape architecture, urban planning, and the historical development of major American cities.

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Traces the full history of New Orleans from precolonial periods to the post-Katrina era.

Analyzes the impact of the deltaic plain on urban settlement and development.

Covers essential urban processes including drainage, protection, and land exploitation.

Examines the cycles of devastation and recovery within the context of the physical terrain.

Provides a study of urbanization, population growth, and city expansion.

Offers a look at the future challenges facing similar cities based on the New Orleans experience.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367092786
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Landscape
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 07 May 2019
Listed Since: 25 June 2019

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