URBAN PLANNING À LA FRANÇAISE VOLUME 3 MIROSŁAW AND WERONIKA WIŚNIEWSKI

Discover the fascinating world of French urban planning with the third volume of the "Urban Planning à la Française" series. This book is a journey through the 19th and 20th centuries, analyzing the development of cities such as Paris, Marseille, and Lyon. Learn the secrets of the French approach to spatial and architectural planning.

• In-depth analysis of the physical forms and development processes of cities
• Detailed discussion of the role of the state, law, and local government in urban planning
• Presentation of the evolution of legal regulations and systemic transformations
• Discovery of the connections between knowledge and practice in the context of urban planning
• Analysis of the influence of French tradition on modern urban planning
• Insightful look at selected urban planning issues of the 20th century

Mirosław Wiśniewski, in his part devoted to the 19th century, focuses on the analysis of the physical form and practice of the development process of Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille, and Saint-Étienne. The author reveals issues that allow for synthesis, and their detail helps to facilitate reference to contemporary practice. The role of the state, law, procedures, and the competences and actions of local government are described with the awareness that they do not have the characteristics of discovery, but another description of phenomena and processes will not provide the possibility of equally accurate tracking of progress in the development of methods of action.

Weronika Wiśniewska, in the part devoted to the 20th century, analyzes the phrase "à la française", which means acting or performing something in the French way, equipping the work with a separate feature characteristic of French culture. The author notes that in the 20th century there are two traditions: the first, following Arthur Rimbaud, adheres to the motto that "one must absolutely be modern", and the second, conservative, "academic", reluctant to modernism, describes modernism as "si peu français".

The book "Urban Planning à la Française" is not only a historical analysis but also an inspiration for contemporary urban planners and architects. It allows you to understand how French tradition and innovation have influenced the shaping of urban space. This publication is a valuable source of knowledge for anyone interested in spatial planning, architecture, and the history of cities.

Universitas Publishing presents this publication in a careful edition, comprising 452 pages. The 16.5x24 cm format and paperback cover make it convenient to use and read. The year of publication is 2018, which guarantees the topicality of the presented content and analysis.