ABSTRACT

First published in 2004. This collection brings together five volumes of classic texts of early modern urban planning. These writings stem from the late nineteenth century up to World War II and permits the reader to evaluate the history of urban planning as one of the great characteristics of modernism and lays the groundwork for speculation about the future of urban planning in the fast-emerging new world. Volume 1 includes selected essays.

part

What of the City?

chapter Chapter III

What is City Planning?

chapter Chapter V

How to go About City Planning

part

The Modern City and its Problems

chapter

Prelims

chapter Chapter XV

City Planning in America

chapter Chapter XVI

City Planning in Europe

part

The Working Woman’s House

part

Modern Housing