Publisher's Synopsis
Above and Beyond takes an aerial view to conclusively demonstrate how suburban sprawl is forever changing the look of America-and how that can be avoided. Alex MacLean's photographs-many of them combined with computer simulations to illustrate how landscapes are transformed over time-show how traditional development patterns produce more compact cities and towns. In conjunction, the authors introduce communities that have successfully fought sprawl, invigorated their town areas, and overcome the car-culture mentality of sprawl development. The case they make, and the examples they offer, will inspire planners, officials, and concerned citizens everywhere.
