A timely case for better urban living
Jane Jacobs showed us that great neighbourhoods are not designed from above — they grow from the ground up.
In Better Neighbourhoods For All, Andrew Rowson brings Jacobs’ ideas into today’s debates on housing, density, diversity and place. Drawing on decades of experience in local government and national consultancy, he makes the case for walkable streets, mixed-use communities and planning that serves people, not just plans.
About the Author
John Smith
Andrew has created and overseen many programmes of urban development and regeneration, from town centres to large housing schemes, as a local authority director. As a chartered surveyor, former director at Local Partnerships LLP and management consultant his UK advisory experience makes him well placed to comment on urban planning issues.
About the Author
John Smith
Andrew has created and overseen many programmes of urban development and regeneration, from town centres to large housing schemes, as a local authority director. As a chartered surveyor, former director at Local Partnerships LLP and management consultant his UK advisory experience makes him well placed to comment on urban planning issues.