Examining the characteristics that make cities pleasant and practical places in which to live and work, this book makes a serious contribution to the debate on what makes some cities work better than others

Featuring 30 individual case studies which focus on getting to, enjoying and moving around a city it also identifies "urban heroes": those individuals who have led particularly successful projects in urban improvement throughout the world.
* The book gives practical examples of successful urban improvement projects throughout the world
* It proves that a great deal of difference can be made through relatively small effective initiatives
* Beautifully illustrated with full-colour photographs throughout
* Should be an ideal reference for city and urban planners as well as transport planners and executive

Includes the following case studies:

Venice - A case study illustrating ARRIVING in an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ?
* Gardemoen Airport - Oslo
* TGV Stations - Avignon, Valence, Aix
* Chep Lap Kok - Hong Kong
* Transport Interchange - Bangor/Belfast
* Bus Station - Gothenburg
* Grand Central Station - New York
* Oriente Railway Station - Lisbon
* Yokohama Passenger Ferry Terminal
* Salamanca Railway Station

Venice - A case study illustrating ENJOYING an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ?
* Marbella Old Town - Marbella
* South Bank - Brisbane
* Copenhagen City Centre
* Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market - Boston
* Underground Shopping Mall - Toronto
* Road Art - South Africa
* New Ramblas - Barcelona
* The Rocks/Circular Quay - Sydney
* Vancouver Waterfront
* Glasgow City Centre
* Post Office Square - Boston

Venice - A case study illustrating MOVING AROUND an ancient city. Are there modern examples of this classic response to the needs of a city ?
* Greenways - Edinburgh
* The Legible City - Bristol
* Curitiba Bus System - Curitiba
* LRT - Strasbourg
* Street Car/MAX - Portland, Oregon
* Magic Bus - Montgomery County, USA
* Cycling - Groningen
* Busway - Brisbane
* National Community Car Clubs - Switzerland
* Ultra, Cardiff