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Karen A Franck

    Temporary and Tactical Urbanism
    Memorials as Spaces of Engagement
    • 2022

      Temporary and Tactical Urbanism

      • 222 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This book examines a key set of urban design strategies that have emerged in the twenty-first century. Such projects range from guerrilla gardens and bike lanes to more formalized temporary beaches and swimming pools, parklets, pop- up plazas and buildings, and container towns.

      Temporary and Tactical Urbanism
    • 2015

      Memorials as Spaces of Engagement

      Design, Use and Meaning

      • 262 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Focusing on the design and significance of memorials across various countries and historical contexts, this book examines how both formal and informal commemorative sites foster diverse physical, cognitive, and emotional connections with visitors. By analyzing different examples, it highlights the complex relationships that emerge between these spaces and those who engage with them.

      Memorials as Spaces of Engagement