Where We Live: A Guide Book to Urban Design
Publisher: Solent Centre for Architecture & Design
Published: 01/04/2008
Place of publication: Hampshire, UK
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 48
Description: Our communities are experiencing a period of rapid and massive change and it is the community that is most affected by the decision making of developers, designers and planners. 'Where We Live' is a tool to explain the terms associated with urban design and the built environment, in a clear, concise and engaging way. 

The book is not a traditional format dictionary which can be deemed useless unless the user has a prior knowledge of the language used. Each page is rich in content, with a clear and simple message delivered through illustration and the main body of text. It breaks down a large subject area into manageable chunks ordered to unravel and demystify the language of urban development. 

Divided into three sections, the book works through the issues from the macro to the micro and covers:

1. Place
2. Making good spaces
3. Finishing touches

Each section is illustrated with drawings and photos with relevant good and bad examples.