Sociology, Department of
Date of this Version
1986
Citation
Hill, Michael R. 1986. Review of Accommodating the Pedestrian by Richard Untermann. Environment & Behavior 18 (1): 147-151.
Abstract
Untermann undertakes to provide design professionals and other decision makers with a down-to-earth, practical guide for converting existing automobile-dominated urban areas into bicycle and pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods and cities. Based primarily on his personal observation, experience, and professional predilections, Untermann lists the presumed "needs" of pedestrians/bicyclists and presents a brief, uneven description of the "characteristics" of walking. A separate chapter, not well-integrated with the rest of the book, focuses specifically on bicyclists and bikeways. The second half of the book addresses specific improvements-primarily for pedestrians suggested by the author for older neighborhoods, downtowns, and suburban communities respectively.
Comments
Copyright 1986 Michael R. Hill