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Author: Ross Chapin Publisher: Taunton Press ISBN: 160085107X Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 229
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Architect and author Chapin describes existing pocket neighborhoods and co-housing communities while providing inspiration for creating new ones.
Author: Ross Chapin Publisher: Taunton Press ISBN: 160085107X Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 229
Book Description
Architect and author Chapin describes existing pocket neighborhoods and co-housing communities while providing inspiration for creating new ones.
Author: Henry Cisneros Publisher: University of Texas Press ISBN: 0292737920 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 321
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Staying home, aging in place, is most people's preference, but most American housing and communities are not adapted to the needs of older people. And with the fastest population growth among people over sixty-five, finding solutions for successful aging is important not only for individual families, but for our whole society. In Independent for Life, Henry Cisneros and a team of experts on aging, architecture, construction, health, finance, and politics assess the current state of housing and present new possibilities that realistically address the interrelated issues of housing, communities, services, and financial concerns.--[book cover].
Author: Henry Cisneros Publisher: Builderbooks ISBN: 9780867186130 Category : Hispanic American neighborhoods Languages : en Pages : 0
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"This is a timely book for the housing industry. The Latino population is emerging as a true economic power in this country and rightfully demanding that builders and lenders address their growing desire for housing. An important step in guiding the industry toward discovering the means to bridge the divide between Latinos and the American dream." -- Angelo R. Mozilo "Chairman and CEO, Countrywide Financial Corporation"
Author: Spencer Rascoff Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 1455574767 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 288
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How do you spot an area poised for gentrification? Is spring or winter the best time to put your house on the market? Will a house on Swamp Road sell for less than one on Gingerbread Lane? The fact is that the rules of real estate have changed drastically over the past five years. To understand real estate in our fast-paced, technology-driven world, we need to toss out all of the outdated truisms and embrace today's brand new information. But how? Enter Zillow, the nation's #1 real estate website and mobile app. Thanks to its treasure trove of proprietary data and army of statisticians and data scientists, led by chief economist Stan Humphries, Zillow has been able to spot the trends and truths of today's housing market while acknowledging that a home is more than an economic asset. In Zillow Talk, Humphries and CEO Spencer Rascoff explain the science behind where and how we live now and reveal practical, data-driven insights about buying, selling, renting and financing real estate. Read this book to find out why: It's better to remodel your bathroom than your kitchen Putting the word "cute" in your listing could cost you thousands of dollars You shouldn't buy the worst house in the best neighborhood You should never list your house for $444,000 You shouldn't list your house for sale before March Madness or after the Masters Densely packed with entertaining anecdotes and invaluable how-to advice, Zillow Talk is poised to be the real estate almanac for the next generation.
Author: Kathryn S. Smith Publisher: ISBN: Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 560
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Washington, D.C., conjures images of marble monuments, national memorials, and world-class museums. To many, the world beyond the National Mall is invisible. Yet within an area of only 68 square miles lies a residential city of diversity, beauty, and charm. In the long-awaited update of her 1988 classic Washington at Home, Kathryn Schneider Smith and a team of historians, journalists, folklorists, museum professionals, and others who know the city intimately offer a fresh look at the social history of this intriguing city through the prism of 26 diverse neighborhoods. Lavishly illustrated with engaging historical photographs and maps, Washington at Home introduces readers to the famous residents, colorful characters, distinct flavors, and important events that helped shape the city beyond the federal façade. This second edition adds six new neighborhoods from all parts of the city. Extensive notes make the book invaluable for those doing their own research as well as the more casual reader. Journalists, historians, politicians, residents, real estate agents, and students regularly consult Washington at Home as the standard resource on the social history of Washington, D.C. This expanded and updated edition will appeal to residents, both new and old, as well as to visitors eager to deepen their experience in the nation’s capital.
Author: Alexander Von Hoffman Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: 9780195176148 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 334
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Based on years of research, this is the inspiring story of the dramatic revitalization of urban wastelands from Los Angeles to Chicago to Boston and the grassroots organizations and leaders that helped bring it about. 30 line illustrations.
Author: Michelle Mulder Publisher: Orca Book Publishers ISBN: 1459816935 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 82
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Placemaking—personalizing public and semi-private spaces like front yards—is a growing trend in cities and suburbs around the world, drawing people out of their homes and into conversation with one another. Picture a busy avenue. Now plant trees along the boulevard, paint a mural by the empty lot, and add a community garden. Set up benches along the sidewalks and make space for kids' chalk drawings, and you've set the scene for a thriving community. Kids are natural placemakers, building tree forts, drawing on sidewalks and setting up lemonade stands, but people of all ages can enjoy creative placemaking activities. From Dutch families who drag couches and tables onto sidewalks for outdoor suppers to Canadians who build little lending libraries to share books with neighbors, people can do things that make life more fun and strengthen neighborhoods. Home Sweet Neighborhood combines upbeat text, fun facts and colorful photos to intrigue and inspire readers.
Author: Charles L. Marohn, Jr. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119564816 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 262
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A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.
Author: Millard Fuller Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 1418558974 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 320
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In these pages you will find inspiring, true stories of people who didn't have hope?until they had a home. Stories of children who gained identity and confidence for their future. Of families made stronger and healthier and prison inmates who are now giving back to their communities. Of entire communities bonding together around an ethic of hard work and mutual respect. Of denominational, political, and racial barriers falling with every swing of the hammer. Of a growing host of young people engaged in the quest to end poverty housing. And even some wonderful love stories. The end result is nothing less than the transformation of lives, communities, and families?one person, one home at a time. Which, of course, has always been the dream?to build more than houses. "Habitat for Humanity is building much more than houses. By building hope it is building relationships, strengthening communities, and nurturing families." ?Actor Paul Newman, Habitat supporter "Rosalynn and I believe in Habitat's integrity, effectiveness, and tremendous vision. With Habitat, we build more than houses. We build families, communities, and hope." ?Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter "I could have gone through my whole life bouncing back and forth on welfare. Habitat makes a difference, and allows people to be what God intended them to be instead of what their circumstances dictate." ?Missouri homeowner Terrie Robinson
Author: Ross Chapin
Author: Ross Chapin
Author: Henry Cisneros
Author: Henry Cisneros
Author: Spencer Rascoff
Author: Kathryn S. Smith
Author: Alexander Von Hoffman
Author: Robert Harvey Whitten
Author: Michelle Mulder
Author: Charles L. Marohn, Jr.
Author: Millard Fuller