{"product_id":"building-charm-a-hyper-practical-guide-to-developing-outstanding-new-neighborhoods-9781781339671","title":"Building Charm: A Hyper-Practical Guide to Developing Outstanding New Neighborhoods","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe best old neighborhoods leave lasting impressions--but why is that so hard to achieve in new development? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany new neighborhoods follow all the right design principles yet still fall short in delivering the human experience people value.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilding Charm\u003c\/em\u003e presents a proven, practical system for creating genuinely appealing neighborhoods across a wide range of densities, from low-rise contexts to complex high-density environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will help you: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand why new neighborhoods lack charm, despite meeting best practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeliver genuine experiential quality without sacrificing density, practicality, or financial viability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganize pedestrian and vehicular networks that support real-world needs while creating comfortable, appealing public spaces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply the Scaling Down system--a structured method designed for developers and professionals shaping new neighborhoods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign neighborhoods that people value and feel invested in, supporting enduring success and broad appeal\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Misha Bereznyak,Naama Blonder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rethink Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.75d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781781339671\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaama Blonder and Misha Bereznyak are the founders of Smart Density. Drawing on global experience and extensive hands-on work, they wrote \u003cem\u003eBuilding Charm\u003c\/em\u003e to share the practical approach they developed through years of working on new residential neighborhoods within real development and municipal constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Misha Bereznyak \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":67729076945053,"sku":"9781781339671","price":41.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_70027402-762b-40e4-8137-cfcfeae42405.jpg?v=1792578586","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/building-charm-a-hyper-practical-guide-to-developing-outstanding-new-neighborhoods-9781781339671","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}