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The sustainable urban development reader
- Title
- The sustainable urban development reader / edited by Stephen M. Wheeler and Timothy Beatley.
- Publication
- London ; New York : Routledge, 2004.
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| Text | Use in library | HT166 .S9135 2004 | Off-site |
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- Description
- xiii, 348 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- "'The Sustainable Urban Development Reader' brings together classic readings from a wide variety of sources to investigate how our cities and towns can become more sustainable. Sixty one 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, while introductions to the individual writings explain their interest and significance to wider audiences. 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 anyone interested in the future of urban environments."--Publisher description.
- Series Statement
- The Routledge urban reader series
- Uniform Title
- Routledge urban reader series
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [335]-337) and index.
- Contents
- Part 1. Origins of the sustainability concept -- Part 2. Dimensions of urban sustainability -- Part 3. Tools for sustainability plannnin -- Part 4. Sustainable urban development internationally -- Part 5. Visions of sustainable community -- Part 6. Case studies of urban sustainability -- Part 7. Sustainability planning exercises.
- ISBN
- 0415311861
- 9780415311861
- 041531187X
- 9780415311878
- LCCN
- 2003015200
- OCLC
- ocm52601567
- 52601567
- SCSB-1375802
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library