The Sustainable Urban Development Reader (Routledge Urban Reader Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415311861 ISBN 13: 9780415311861

Verlag: Routledge, 2004

Inhaltsangabe

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. Section introductions outline the major themes, whilst the editors' introductions to the individual writings explain their interest and significance to wider debates. Additional sections present twenty-four case studies of real-world sustainable urban planning examples, sustainability planning exercises, and further reading.

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.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Stephen 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.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Routledge
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0415311861
• ISBN 13: 9780415311861
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Sprache: Englisch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 392
• Herausgeber: Beatley Timothy, Wheeler Stephen M.
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar