The Width and Arrangement of Streets: A Study in Town Planning (1911)

The Width and Arrangement of Streets: A Study in Town Planning is a book written by Charles Mulford Robinson in 1911. The book is a comprehensive study of the planning and design of streets in urban areas. Robinson explores the importance of street width and arrangement in relation to the overall functionality and livability of a city. He argues that the width and arrangement of streets should be carefully considered in order to ensure that they are safe, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing.The book begins with a historical overview of street design, tracing the evolution of street planning from ancient times to the modern era. Robinson then goes on to discuss the various factors that should be taken into account when designing streets, including traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and the need for green spaces and public amenities.Throughout the book, Robinson provides numerous examples of successful street planning from cities around the world. He also includes detailed diagrams and illustrations to help readers better understand the concepts he is discussing.Overall, The Width and Arrangement of Streets is a seminal work in the field of urban planning. It remains relevant today as cities continue to grapple with the challenges of designing livable, sustainable urban environments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.