American Urban Architecture

Attoe and Logan propose a specifically American theory of urban design. Arguing that theories of urban design, especially theories about the remaking of cities, have been largely European in origin and thus of questionable value in American contexts, the authors see the characteristic features of American cities--the grid, loft buildings, distinctive styling, and so forth--as opportunities for a specifically American urbanism.Attoe, Wayne is the author of 'American Urban Architecture' with ISBN 9780520061521 and ISBN 0520061527.