Cities and Buildings: Skyscrapers, Skid Rows, and Suburbs

In this text, Ford offers an account of the relationship between urban architecture - especially vernacular architecture - and the spatial arrangement and development of cities in North America. From office towers in the central business district to commercial strips in the edge city, Ford shows how changes in the built environment parallel changes in urban economies and human culture. Focusing on ordinary structures rather than famous landmarks, the book aims to provide a guide to understanding the changing character of any urban landscape.

Author: Larry R. Ford
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Published: 05/26/1999
Pages: 328
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 9.04h x 6.12w x 0.87d
ISBN: 9780801846472

About the Author
Ford, Larry R.: - Larry R. Ford is Professor in the Department of Geography at San Diego State University.