Greater London Plan 1944
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Patrick Abercrombie
Binding: Hardback
Published: HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE, 1945
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Grey boards good with small stains. Chipped DJ repaired with tapes. Small cut on fep. All fold-out maps intact. Enveloppe with 2 maps at rear. Internally sound. Clean text.
Greater London Plan 1944 presents a monumental vision for the reconstruction and future development of the British capital in the aftermath of World War II. This foundational text in urban planning chronicles the comprehensive strategies proposed by Patrick Abercrombie to address housing, infrastructure, and green spaces, aiming to create a more livable and efficient metropolis. It details the ambitious proposals for decentralization and the establishment of new towns, fundamentally shaping the discourse around modern urban design. The work illustrates a pivotal moment in architectural and social history, offering profound insights into the challenges and aspirations of post-war Britain. Its influence on subsequent planning policies and the physical landscape of London remains undeniable.
Author: Patrick Abercrombie
Binding: Hardback
Published: HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE, 1945
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Grey boards good with small stains. Chipped DJ repaired with tapes. Small cut on fep. All fold-out maps intact. Enveloppe with 2 maps at rear. Internally sound. Clean text.
Greater London Plan 1944 presents a monumental vision for the reconstruction and future development of the British capital in the aftermath of World War II. This foundational text in urban planning chronicles the comprehensive strategies proposed by Patrick Abercrombie to address housing, infrastructure, and green spaces, aiming to create a more livable and efficient metropolis. It details the ambitious proposals for decentralization and the establishment of new towns, fundamentally shaping the discourse around modern urban design. The work illustrates a pivotal moment in architectural and social history, offering profound insights into the challenges and aspirations of post-war Britain. Its influence on subsequent planning policies and the physical landscape of London remains undeniable.