ISBN: 0226101398

[SR: 3581456], Hardcover, [EAN: 9780226101392], University of Chicago Press, University of Chicago Press, Book, [PU: University of Chicago Press], University of Chicago Press, ChicagoR… More...

[SR: 3581456], Hardcover, [EAN: 9780226101392], University of Chicago Press, University of Chicago Press, Book, [PU: University of Chicago Press], University of Chicago Press, Chicago—whose motto is “City in a Garden”—is currently at the forefront of a global movement to end the division between town and country. In Chicago’s Urban Nature, Sally A. Kitt Chappell provides a beautifully illustrated guide to the city’s stunning blend of nature and architecture.At the heart of this new urban concept is the idea of connection, bringing buildings and landscapes, culture and nature, commerce and leisure into an energetic harmony. With Chicago’s Urban Nature in hand, you’ll see those connections woven through the fabric of the city. Chappell provides new insights into such historic Chicago sites as Jens Jensen’s Garfield Park Conservatory, Frederick Law Olmsted’s Jackson Park, and Alfred Caldwell’s Lily Pond, then takes us to the innovative contemporary green spaces they influenced, from City Hall’s rooftop garden to the North Lawndale Green Youth Farm to Chicago’s heralded new Millennium Park. These beautiful green spaces, with their unprecedented melding of art, architecture, and ecology, have become far more than places of escape for Chicagoans—they’re now fully integrated into the urban scene, an essential part of the cultural life of the modern city.Packed with maps and recommended tours, and bursting with splendid photos, this is an essential guidebook for day-trippers, lifelong Chicago residents, and professionals i, 1002, Criticism, 173508, Architecture, 1, Arts & Photography, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 720868, Urban & Land Use Planning, 173508, Architecture, 1, Arts & Photography, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 15959301, Regional, 13602, Geography, 13592, Earth Sciences, 75, Science & Math, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books, 17234, Midwest, 17227, United States, 27, Travel, 1000, Subjects, 283155, Books<

ISBN: 9780226101392

Chicago--whose motto is "City in a Garden"--is currently at the forefront of a global movement to end the division between town and country. In" Chicago's Urban Nature,&quo… More...

Chicago--whose motto is "City in a Garden"--is currently at the forefront of a global movement to end the division between town and country. In" Chicago's Urban Nature," Sally A. Kitt Chappell provides a beautifully illustrated guide to the city's stunning blend of nature and architecture. At the heart of this new urban concept is the idea of connection, bringing buildings and landscapes, culture and nature, commerce and leisure into an energetic harmony. With "Chicago's Urban Nature" in hand, you'll see those connections woven through the fabric of the city. Chappell provides new insights into such historic Chicago sites as Jens Jensen's Garfield Park Conservatory, Frederick Law Olmsted's Jackson Park, and Alfred Caldwell's Lily Pond, then takes us to the innovative contemporary green spaces they influenced, from City Hall's rooftop garden to the North Lawndale Green Youth Farm to Chicago's heralded new Millennium Park. These beautiful green spaces, with their unprecedented melding of art, architecture, and ecology, have become far more than places of escape for Chicagoans--they're now fully integrated into the urban scene, an essential part of the cultural life of the modern city. Packed with maps and recommended tours, and bursting with splendid photos, this is an essential guidebook for day-trippers, lifelong Chicago residents, and professionals in landscape architecture, urbanism, and design. Chicago's Urban Nature: A Guide to the City's Architecture + Landscape Chappell, Sally A. Kitt, University of Chicago Press<

ISBN: 9780226101392

University of Chicago Press. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Po… More...

University of Chicago Press. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, that’ll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., University of Chicago Press<

ISBN: 9780226101392

University Of Chicago Press. Used - Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside., University Of Chicago Press