Towards Sustainable Cities: East Asian, North American and European Perspectives on Managing Urban Regions (Urban Planning and Environment)
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Towards Sustainable Cities: East Asian, North American and European Perspectives on Managing Urban Regions (Urban Planning and Environment)
Towards Sustainable Cities: East Asian, North American and European Perspectives on Managing Urban Regions (Urban Planning and Environment)

Towards Sustainable Cities: East Asian, North American and European Perspectives on Managing Urban Regions (Urban Planning and Environment)

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Andre Sorensen (Contributor) Peter J. Marcotullio (Contributor) Jill Grant (Contributor)  

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While there has been much recent research into achieving sustainability in urban areas, most of this is specific to a particular region. This volume broadens these discussions by extending the analysis from North American and European cities to include East Asian cities. Many cities in Asia have deep historical roots, have sustained dense populations through time and have grown prosperous in recent decades. They also face significant environmental degradation and other planning challenges. In bringing together and comparing strategies and experiences from three distinct global regions, this book offers unique insights and new perspectives on the challenges of moving towards greater urban sustainability. While questioning which strategies can promote sustainable cities in a global context, the book also illustrates that while formulae generated out of American and European experience cannot be universally applied, some of the analytical approaches and experience of the other developed countries can offer insights for those working in different contexts. It argues that managing urban change for greater urban sustainability in diverse regions requires detailed understanding of local issues and regional strategies as well as strong support from local communities.
Andre Sorensen, University of Toronto, Canada, Peter J. Marcotullio, University of Tokyo, Japan and Jill Grant, Dalhousie University, Canada Contributors: Andre Sorensen, Peter J. Marcotullio, Jill Grant, Gerrit-Jan Knaap, Rolf Pendall, Chang-Hee Christine Bae, Donald Miller, Harry W. Richardson, Peter Gordon, Gert de Roo, Jef Van den Broeck, Hideki Koizumi, Mikiko Ishikawa, Shigeru Satoh, Sang-Chuel Choe, Kwang-Joong Kim, Sang-Dae Lee.
  • Contributor: Andre Sorensen
  • Imprint: Ashgate Publishing Limited
  • ISBN13: 9780754637660
  • Number of Pages: 324
  • Packaged Dimensions: 156x234mm
  • Packaged Weight: 453
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Release Date: 2004-03-28
  • Series: Urban Planning and Environment
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Biography: Andre Sorensen, University of Toronto, Canada, Peter J. Marcotullio, University of Tokyo, Japan and Jill Grant, Dalhousie University, Canada Contributors: Andre Sorensen, Peter J. Marcotullio, Jill Grant, Gerrit-Jan Knaap, Rolf Pendall, Chang-Hee Christine Bae, Donald Miller, Harry W. Richardson, Peter Gordon, Gert de Roo, Jef Van den Broeck, Hideki Koizumi, Mikiko Ishikawa, Shigeru Satoh, Sang-Chuel Choe, Kwang-Joong Kim, Sang-Dae Lee.

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