Nowadays, more and more people are moving to live in a city. They are anxious to improve the quality of life. A well-designed urban infrastructure with a vibrant street life makes people feel safe and relaxed during the day and night. Hence one can see that urban streetscape plays an important role in the development of urban life. This book is distinguished by the typological and conceptual breadth of the projects it presents. The first four chapters present the overview of streetscape design, the types and characteristics, streetscape elements and sustainable streetscape design. Chapter five present many fabulous projects all over the world, which showcase the great variety of designs expressing the contemporary perception of streetscapes whose concepts are innovative and trendsetting.

Overview. Introduction ; Development of streetscape design discipline ; Basic principles of streetscape design -- Types and characteristics. Promenades, walks and pedestrian squares ; Boulevards and civic squares ; parking streets and areas -- Streetscape elements. Paving ; Landscape planting ; Street lighting ; Street furniture -- Sustainable streetscape design. Benefits of sustainable streets ; Elements of sustainable streetscape -- Case studies. Promenades, walks and pedestrian squares ; Boulevards and civic squares ; Parking streets and areas ; Street refurbishment and redevelopment.