Towns Against Traffic
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
At the intersection of urban planning and public policy, Towns against Traffic by Stephen Plowden presents a rigorous and passionate argument for reclaiming Britain's cities from the relentless encroachment of the motor car. Plowden chronicles the devastating impact of post-war traffic growth on the social fabric, architecture, and liveability of urban environments, marshalling evidence and case studies to illustrate how roads and vehicles have been prioritised at the expense of pedestrians, communities, and the quality of urban life. Drawing on a sharp analytical mind and an authoritative command of transport economics and planning theory, Plowden argues with conviction that sustainable, humane cities demand a fundamental rethinking of how we accommodate movement — and who we accommodate it for. His work stands as a landmark text in the canon of British urban policy literature, anticipating debates around congestion, environmental degradation, and pedestrianisation that would dominate planning discourse for decades to come. For anyone who has ever wondered why our towns feel designed for cars rather than people, this essential volume offers both a diagnosis and a challenge.
Author: Stephen Plowden
Format: Hardback
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
At the intersection of urban planning and public policy, Towns against Traffic by Stephen Plowden presents a rigorous and passionate argument for reclaiming Britain's cities from the relentless encroachment of the motor car. Plowden chronicles the devastating impact of post-war traffic growth on the social fabric, architecture, and liveability of urban environments, marshalling evidence and case studies to illustrate how roads and vehicles have been prioritised at the expense of pedestrians, communities, and the quality of urban life. Drawing on a sharp analytical mind and an authoritative command of transport economics and planning theory, Plowden argues with conviction that sustainable, humane cities demand a fundamental rethinking of how we accommodate movement — and who we accommodate it for. His work stands as a landmark text in the canon of British urban policy literature, anticipating debates around congestion, environmental degradation, and pedestrianisation that would dominate planning discourse for decades to come. For anyone who has ever wondered why our towns feel designed for cars rather than people, this essential volume offers both a diagnosis and a challenge.