In the richly illustrated new book “Made for Walking: Density and Neighborhood Form”, landscape architect, urban designer, and photographer Julie Campoli identifies the essential characteristics of successful urban neighborhoods that provide a better quality of life and a reduced carbon footprint.
Based on the latest research on urban form and travel behavior, “Made for Walking”, published by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, provides new ideas about the role of density and the importance of diverse land uses.
The urban design principles that build on Jane Jacobs' work are illustrated through detailed case studies of 12 urban neighborhoods of approximately 125 acres each—a comfortable pedestrian walk zone:
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