Temporary and Tactical Urbanism 1st Edition

Grab attention with a fresh look at how short-term actions reshape long-term city life. Temporary and Tactical Urbanism, 1st Edition by Quentin Stevens and Kim Dovey offers a compelling, evidence-based guide to using temporary interventions to catalyze better public space, safer streets, and more inclusive neighbourhoods.

Explore insightful analysis and practical frameworks that bridge theory and practice. This book unpacks the principles of tactical urbanism—pop-up parks, parklets, street experiments, and community-led placemaking—and shows how small, low-cost actions influence policy, design, and behaviour. Rich case studies and clear visuals illustrate how temporary projects have succeeded (and sometimes failed) in diverse urban settings, making the lessons instantly applicable to planners, designers, council officials, and grassroots organisers.

Imagine transforming an underused alley into a lively market for a weekend, testing traffic changes with pop-up interventions, or building public support through short-term demonstrations. This edition equips readers with tools to plan, evaluate, and scale temporary strategies while navigating governance, equity, and sustainability challenges. Ideal for professionals working in city planning, urban design, public policy, and community development across cities and towns worldwide.

Practical, scholarly, and inspiring, Temporary and Tactical Urbanism is the essential resource for anyone looking to innovate with public space. Add this first edition to your library and start turning ideas into on-the-ground urban change—order your copy today.

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