Patrick Geddes

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:urban_planning
gptkb:Biology
gptkb:sociology
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
gptkb:University_of_Bombay
gptkbp:birth_date 1854-10-02
gptkbp:born_in gptkb:Ballater,_Scotland
gptkbp:death_date 1932-04-17
gptkbp:died_in gptkb:Montpellier,_France
gptkbp:founded gptkb:the_Scottish_National_Party
the Edinburgh School of Planning
the Outlook Tower
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Patrick Geddes
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:urban_development
environmental planning
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:John_Stuart_Mill
gptkb:Herbert_Spencer
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:20th_century
environmental design
urban sociology
gptkbp:known_for contributions to urban planning
the concept of 'conurbation'
the idea of 'place' in sociology
gptkbp:popularized_by the term 'sociology'
the term 'regional planning'
gptkbp:received Honorary Doctorate from University of Edinburgh
Honorary Doctorate from University of Bombay
gptkbp:was_educated_at gptkb:Royal_College_of_Surgeons_of_Edinburgh
gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
gptkb:University_of_London
gptkbp:was_known_for gptkb:education_reform
gptkb:community_development
cultural geography
interdisciplinary studies
advocacy for social reform
the promotion of civic engagement
the establishment of the first town planning conference
the emphasis on the relationship between people and their environment
the establishment of the first urban studies program in the UK
the founding of the first urban planning school in the UK
the promotion of social justice in urban environments
holistic approach to urban planning
the advocacy for public parks and green spaces
the development of the 'garden city' concept
the emphasis on local culture in urban planning
the integration of art and science in education
the promotion of participatory planning processes
the promotion of sustainable urban development
the study of human ecology
the use of surveys in urban studies
the development of community-based planning initiatives
the application of biological principles to urban planning
the integration of transportation planning with urban design
gptkbp:wrote Cities in Evolution
The Evolution of Cities
The Valley Section
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jane_Jacobs
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5