I'm not an architect, but I loved this book. My wife and I often lament the boring and inconvenient layout of most "neighborhoods". This book describe...moreI'm not an architect, but I loved this book. My wife and I often lament the boring and inconvenient layout of most "neighborhoods". This book describes in detail why you loath the housing pod sold to you as a neighborhood. Imagine my surprise when thumbing through it to find that the authors firm played an integral role in designing Seaside, Fl--our family's favorite vacation town. The book drags in some later chapters or it would have received 5 stars from me. New Urbanists Unite! (less)