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Cities and developers are partnering across the nation to create a new generation of timeless neighborhoods — ones where people want to live. Click on the links below to read the online version of James Hardie's book, Streetscapes, and learn more about neighborhoods like this. Prepare to be inspired!

Streetscapes Cover
8,000KB PDF

Table of Contents
697KB PDF

James Hardie Products
Page 80 178KB PDF

Creating Better Places to Live
Page 4 103KB PDF

Endorsement from City Hall
Page 5 118KB PDF

The leading architects, city planners and cultural leaders responsible for the return to community-centered neighborhoods.

Urban Pioneers -
Andres Duany
Page 15 99KB PDF

Mainstreaming Green -
Peter Pfeiffer
Page 27 127KB PDF

Master Class -
Jim Sargent
Page 39 157KB PDF

Engineered Solutions -
John Straube
Page 43 146KB PDF

Enduring Appeal -
Joseph Lstiburek
Page 53 193KB PDF

Better, Not Bigger -
Sarah Susanka
Page 71 117KB PDF

The introduction of traditional streetscapes has revitalized the areas in which they are located.

Colorful Transformation
Pages 6-10 838KB PDF

A Different Pace
Pages 11-14 1,000KB PDF

From Wasteland to Wonderland
Pages 16-19 657KB PDF

In these environmentally sustainable communities, the focus is on ensuring a future by preserving the Earth's natural resources today.

Tailored to the Landscape
Pages 20-23 507KB PDF

Wide Open Spaces
Pages 24-26 534KB PDF

360 Degree Living
Pages 28-31 622KB PDF

As this selection of communities demonstrates, life isn't all about working hard - sometimes it can be about kicking back and having fun.

Out of the Ordinary
Pages 32-38 251KB PDF

Distinction in the Detail
Pages 40-42 502KB PDF

The Place-Makers
Pages 44-47 576KB PDF

These traditional neighborhood communities are inspired by the grace and beauty of 19th century architecture.

Beautiful, Walkable and Affordable
Pages 48-52 1,350KB PDF

Arts and Crafts
Pages 54-57 688KB PDF

Creating a Legacy
Pages 58-62 855KB PDF

For the Discerning
Pages 63-65 540KB PDF

The use of technologically advanced James Hardie siding has enabled developers and builders to create individually beautiful homes.

Friendly Oasis
Pages 66-70 782KB PDF

Rich Tapestry
Pages 72-75 761KB PDF

Thinking Outside the Beige Box
Pages 76-79 635KB PDF