The urban design handbook / Urban Design Associates, Authors Ray Gindroz [five others] ; with contributions by Adam Amrhein [and seventeen others] ; Editor and Contributing Writer, Karen Levine.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Principles for urban design -- Urban structure: frameworks and development patterns -- Designing the process -- The urban design process: phase one -- understanding -- The urban desing process: phase two -- exploring -- The urban desing process: phase three -- deciding what to do -- UDA implementation tools -- Visualizing urban design -- Architecture for urbanism: designing from the outside in.

'Based on Urban Design Associates' in-house training procedures, this unique handbook details the techniques and working methods of a major urban design and architecture firm. Covering the process from basic principles to developed designs, the book outlines the range of project types and services that urban designers can offer and sets out general operating guidelines and procedures for: developing master plans, including techniques for engaging citizens in the design process and technical analysis to evaluate the physical form of regions, cities, and neighborhoods; preparing implementation tools such as pattern books, form-based codes, and design guidelines to guide the development of projects throughout the life of construction; implementing contextual architectural design, including methods of designing culturally and environmentally appropriate buildings that reinforce the urban design intent within specific areas of the master plan.'--Back cover.