... in these disciplines assert the correlation between the built environment and sense of community. Among these theories, New Urbanism is one of the most important schools of thought which have thrown light on this correlation. New Urbanism claims that the built environment can create a sense of community among its...

... would call it “Postcard Squares”) in everyday life and contemporary town planning. Movements such as New Urbanism, which promote good urban design have not put squares that high on their urban design agendas. Also the usage of the historic European city's public realm model - the square...

...). © 2007 Open House International 2007 Licensed re-use rights only. Hope VI Public Housing Gentrification New Urbanism THE DESTRUCTION OF AMERICAN HISTORIC HOUSING PROJECTS open house international Vol 32, No.1, March 2007 The destruction of American historic housing projects Paola...