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Above and Beyond: Visualizing Change in Small Towns and Rural Areas
Above and Beyond takes an aerial view to conclusively demonstrate how suburban sprawl is forever changing the look of America—and how that can be avoided. Alex MacLean's photographs—many of them combined with computer simulations to illustrate how landscapes are transformed over time—show how traditional development patterns produce more compact cities and towns. In conjunction, the authors introduce communities that have successfully fought sprawl, invigorated their town areas, and overcome the car-culture mentality of sprawl development. The case they make, and the examples they offer, will inspire planners, officials, and concerned citizens everywhere.
210 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2002
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May 24, 2008
As a co-author of this book, I recommend it to anyone interested in how our rural areas and small towns are being transformed. Using brilliant aerial photography and computer manipulation of images you will see the decisions that underlay our land use patterns and the ways in which we can alter our communities for the better.
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