Can architects, designers, landscapers and artists make a real difference to peoples quality of life? If so, what are the best ways to address the problems of todays societies their lack of infrastucture, good-quality housing, resources and commu nity spirit? Through over twenty case studies this book constructs a picture of worldwide attempts to address these problems projects that often use minimal resources to effect the maximum possible change, with the most precious resource being imag ination.