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Community Wayfinding : Pathways to Understanding by Rebecca H. Hunter, Lynda A. Anderson, Basia L. Belza (eds.) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Community Wayfinding : Pathways to Understanding about?

This book examines wayfinding from a broad public health perspective and articulates what needs to be done to create better wayfinding for all people regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. Addressing both science and the human experience, the book brings together a group of international experts to examine community wayfinding from a variety of viewpoints.  It first presents a critical foundation for understanding wayfinding from an individual perspective. Next, it describes relevant design principles and practices by drawing upon architecture, environmental graphic design, universal design (UD), and urban planning. The book then goes on to examine wayfinding tools and innovative technologies ranging from maps to apps to complex systems. In addition, coverage includes case studies, lessons from wayfinding improvement initiatives, and recommendations for future research, practice, and policy.  Overall, the book focuses on the economic and commercial benefits of good wayfinding, its potential impact on the health of individuals and communities, as well as strategies for the journey ahead. It will appeal to numerous professionals across many disciplines from architectu

Who reads Community Wayfinding : Pathways to Understanding?

Author

Rebecca H. Hunter, Lynda A. Anderson, Basia L. Belza (eds.)

Publisher

Springer International Publishing

Published

2016

Language

EN

ISBN

9783319310701

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Medical, Psychology, Architecture