Additional sections present twenty-four case studies of real-world sustainable urban planning examples, sustainability planning exercises, and further reading. Section introductions outline the major themes, whilst the editors' introductions to the individual writings explain their interest and significance to wider debates. Bringing together classic readings from a wide variety of sources, th
| Title | : | The Sustainable Urban Development Reader (Routledge Urban Reader Series) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.54 (267 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 041531187X |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 392Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-7-4 |
| Language | : | English |
Additional sections present twenty-four case studies of real-world sustainable urban planning examples, sustainability planning exercises, and further reading. Section introductions outline the major themes, whilst the editors' introductions to the individual writings explain their interest and significance to wider debates. Bringing together classic readings from a wide variety of sources, this key book investigates how our cities and towns can become more sustainable.Thirty-eight selections span issues such as land use planning, urban design, transportation, ecological restoration, economic development, resource use and equity planning. Providing background in theory, practical application, and vision, in a clear, accessible format, The Sustainable Urban Development Reader is an essential resource for students, professionals, and indeed anyone interested in the future of urban environments.
Sustainable urban development is the frontier of the 21st century.This book is a superb collection of classic essays and contemporary work. The authors' presentation of important theoretical ideas and current applications artfully unites two fields that have much to learn from each other.–Katherine Cushing, San Jose State UniversityA discerning selection of key ideas and strong editorial support on key urban sustainability themes, combined with case-study and inspirational student exercise sections will ensure this book will form a key text in my program.–Colin Elliot, Heriot-Watt UniversityThe volume may be used as a textbook, but it doesn't feel like one.–Planning, 10/01/2004. Highly recommended!.–David W. Orr, Oberlin CollegeThis is the book that scholars and students interested in connecting sustainability and city and regional planning have been waiting forAs an organization they have existed since 1976 but individuals from the group had an impact even early. If you can relate to a dysfunctional childhood and wild young adult life, this is something you can connect with.. He freely outlines the bribery, drinking, and racy stories without dwelling on them inappropriately, and sketches a portrait of the Prime Minister as a leader whose success seems largely attributable to his tenacity - he was certainly a determined man.As a first time reader of any biography of Macdonald that seeks to span his entire life, I now feel familiar with the basics. Overall, this is a fascinating and comprehensive 'how-to' manual that offers a framework for integrating all aspects of our lives, as well as both Western and Eastern ways of being in the world, in our pursuit of happiness.. I don't know that one can 'review' such a book the same way you can review a novel about pioneers or a non-fiction work about politics or hunting. He has played different versions of yakety sax, but this is the correct version and he loves it. A.A. When you finish with it, you'll be playing Yakkity Sax right along with Boots and everyone will thiStephen M. Wheeler is Assistant Professor of Physical Planning and Design at the University of Mexico, and Timothy Beatley is Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities, in the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia.
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