“Creating a Vibrant City Center” by Cy Paumier

 Creating a Vibrant City Center is a tour de force, a comprehensive discussion of the processes and products that lead to the creation of a great center of the city. His chapters Historical Perspective, Market Components and the many individual components of the city center are insightful and actionable as are his sections on visioning and plan implementation. 

The quality of the book and its photographs match the quality of his on-the-ground work. The book begins with a thorough discussion of the processes and elements of great urban design work; followed by a description of the results of his work in 17 world-class cities.