The North Atlantic Cities
The North Atlantic Cities by Charles Duff, published by Bluecoat Press on July 15, 2021, is a detailed exploration of urban development in key cities such as Amsterdam, London, Brooklyn, Washington, Boston, and Philadelphia. This edition, comprising 279 pages, delves into how the Dutch architectural innovations of the “Golden Age” influenced city planning in the British Isles and along the East Coast of the United States. The book highlights the significance of the row house as a central element in the evolution of these urban landscapes.
Readers will discover how the row house cities adapted the Dutch architectural legacy to meet changing conditions over time. The narrative examines the balance between spacious living and sustainable urban planning, emphasizing the importance of walkable neighborhoods and non-automotive transportation. By analyzing the North Atlantic tradition, Duff presents various models that address contemporary challenges in urban living while promoting a low carbon footprint. This insightful work contributes to the discourse on architecture and urban land use planning, making it a relevant resource for those interested in residential design and regional development.
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What do Amsterdam, London, Brooklyn, Washington, Boston, and Philadelphia have in common? They are all North Atlantic cities. Charles Duff shows how the Dutch invented a new way of building cities in their “Golden Age,” the age of Rembrandt and Vermeer, and how the Dutch way of building became the normal way of building in the British Isles and on the East Coast of the United States. The key to the Dutch-style North Atlantic city is the row house, and Duff shows how the row house cities on both coasts of the ocean grew and continually adapted the Dutch inheritance to changing conditions – sometimes successfully, sometimes not. Today, as we look for ways to live satisfying lives with a low carbon footprint, the North Atlantic tradition provides a range of models that allow people to have spacious houses while supporting walking-distance retail and robust non-automotive transportation.
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