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The Sustainable Urban Development Reader

Stephen M. Wheeler and Timothy Beatley

  • Format: Book

  • Pages: 345

  • Publisher: Routledge

  • Date Published: Jan 2004

  • Stock Code: 34868

  • ISBN: 9780415453820

  • Binding: Paperback

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This volume brings together classic readings from a wide variety of sources, to investigate how our cities and towns can become more sustainable.

Contents include: Part I: Origins of the Sustainability Concept Part II: Dimensions of Urban Sustainability Land Use and Urban Design: Transportation, Urban Ecology and Restoration, Energy and Materials Use, Environmental Justice and Social Equity, Economic Development, Green Architecture and Building Part III: Tools for Sustainability Planning Part IV: Sustainable Urban Development Internationally Part V: Visions of Sustainable Community Part VI: Case Studies of Urban Sustainability: Urban Sustainability at the Building and Site Scale, Urban Sustainability at the Neighbourhood or District Scale, Urban Sustainability at the City and Regional Scale Part VII: Sustainability Planning Exercises.

Providing background and theory, practical application, and vision, in a clear, accessible format, The Sustainable Urban Development Reader is a valuable resource for students and professionals.

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