The ‘garden city’ in the green infrastructure of the future: learning from the past
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DOI: 10.1080/01426397.2020.1798365
Abstract: ABSTRACT Contemporary urban development takes place mainly in already built areas. The article’s objective is to examine how towns on the outskirts of large cities can use and revitalise green areas and the urban heritage… read more here.
Keywords: learning past; garden; green infrastructure; garden city ... See more keywords
The tribulations of Walter Burley Griffin’s final Australian plan: Milleara as ‘the garden city of the future’ 1925–1965
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DOI: 10.1080/02665433.2019.1642237
Abstract: ABSTRACT The Chicago architect/planner Walter Burley Griffin (1876–1937) is known world-wide for his plan for Canberra, Australia’s national capital. Working with his life and professional partner Marion Mahony, he was also responsible for a series… read more here.
Keywords: plan; walter burley; burley griffin; garden city ... See more keywords
A New Civic Spirit for Garden City-states
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DOI: 10.1177/1538513218778246
Abstract: Sybella Gurney (1870–1926) made important and largely unrecognized contributions to British community design theory and practice. This essay begins with an exploration of her youthful social reform activities and academic influences including Leonard Hobhouse, John… read more here.
Keywords: garden city; city states; new civic; civic spirit ... See more keywords