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The Sustainable Urban Development Reader
This thoroughly revised and updated fourth edition of The Sustainable Urban Development Reader combines classic and contemporary readings to provide a broad introduction to the topic that is accessible to general and undergraduate audiences. The Reader begins by tracing the roots of the sustainable development concept in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through classic readings.It then explores dimensions of urban sustainability, including land use and urban design, transportation, ecological planning and restoration, energy and materials use, economic development, social and environmental justice, and green architecture and building.Additional sections cover tools for sustainable development, sustainable development internationally, visions of sustainable community, and case studies from around the world. The Sustainable Urban Development Reader remains unique in presenting a broad array of sustainable city readings, each with a concise introduction placing it within the context of this evolving discourse.Presenting an authoritative overview of the field using original sources in a highly readable format, this book is a valuable resource for general readers as well as students and researchers in urban studies, environmental studies, the social sciences, and related fields.
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Urban Mobility Development in Northeast India : Sustainable City with Green and Inclusive Transportation
Urban Mobility Development in Northeast India theoretically and empirically explores the interrelationship between and among city, transportation, economic growth and environment to contribute towards engendering green urbanization for green growth. In a time of aggravating environmental crisis, the book recognizes the duality of contrasting impact of city and transport to economic development and environmental degradation.To serve as a guide for policy research, the book accessibly presents a contextual study blending qualitative as well as quantitative methodology in the context of a highland as well as a frontier capital city of the Northeastern Indian state of Nagaland, Kohima, towards creating a sustainable city with an inclusive and green mobility.The book underscores that management of urbanization and urban mobility challenges should go beyond supply side management and demand side management by democratizing policy making as well as considering efficiency, equity, welfare and practicality concerns and suchlike rationales. By traversing from abstraction to everyday life, from global context to frontier context and from macro level to micro level, the book makes significant theoretical as well as empirical contribution.The book will be of use to students, researchers, policy practitioners as well as general readers interested in Urban Studies, Transport Economics, Growth Economics, Development Studies, Environmental Studies and Asian Studies, especially in relation to highland and frontier regions in developing economies in general and Northeastern Region of India in particular.
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Sustainable Development
This collection of research papers, presented at meetings organised by the Wessex Institute of Technology (WIT), concerns a variety of issues relating to the area of sustainable development.WIT has a long and very successful record of organising conferences on the topic of sustainability, which requires an interdisciplinary approach.Any sustainable solutions that are derived solely from the perspective of a single discipline may have unintended damaging consequences that create new problems.Thus effective sustainable solutions require the collaboration of scientists and engineers from various disciplines, as well as planners, architects, environmentalists, policy makers, social scientists, and economists.The contents of this book reflect that interdisciplinary approach, and include topics under the main areas of: Sustainable Assessment and Indicators; Regional Planning; Sustainability and the Built Environment; Energy and the Environment; Environmental Management; Environmental Impact; Water Resources Management; Water Pollution Studies; Architectural Heritage; Air Pollution Studies; Cultural Heritage Sustainable Tourism; Urban Transport Planning and Management; Public Transport Systems; Safety and Resilience; Extreme Events; Disaster Management; Emergency Preparedness; Social and Political Issues.
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Sustainable Development
The current focus on sustainable development opens up debates surrounding our relationship with the natural world, about what constitutes social progress and about the character of development, both in the Global North and the Global South.The promotion of sustainable futures is taking on a new urgency in the context of climate change and biodiversity loss.This concise and accessible text explores how the international community is responding to the challenge of sustainable development.It also investigates the prospect for, and barriers to, the promotion of sustainable development in high-consumption societies of the industrialised world, from the USA and the EU to the economies of transition in Eastern and Southern Asia.In Sustainable Development Baker considers the global impact of China’s industrial boom as well as how Chinese investments are shaping the prospects for sustainable development on the African continent.This global coverage is balanced by investigating how local action, ranging from the transition towns movement in the UK to the Green Belt movement in Kenya, can contribute to the pursuit of sustainable development.The second edition has been extensively revised and updated and benefits from the addition of three new chapters: sustainable development in China; the governance of sustainable development; and sustainable production and consumption.Climate change and biodiversity management have also been expanded into full chapters.Providing an up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of the issues surrounding the promotion of sustainable development, this unique, internationally-focused book combines a strong conceptual analysis with wide ranging empirical focus and a wealth of case material.Including summary points and suggestions for further reading, as well as web resources and an extensive bibliography, it is ideal for students, scholars and researchers in the fields of environmental sciences, politics, geography, sociology and development studies.
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What is important for sustainable urban development?
Sustainable urban development is important for creating livable, resilient, and inclusive cities for current and future generations. Key factors for sustainable urban development include promoting compact and efficient land use, investing in public transportation and infrastructure, prioritizing green spaces and biodiversity, and implementing energy-efficient and environmentally friendly building practices. Additionally, community engagement and participation, social equity, and economic prosperity are crucial for creating sustainable urban environments. Finally, effective governance and collaboration between government, businesses, and civil society are essential for achieving sustainable urban development goals.
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Is sustainable urban development a model for the future?
Yes, sustainable urban development is a model for the future as it promotes the creation of cities that are environmentally friendly, socially inclusive, and economically viable. By integrating green spaces, efficient public transportation, and renewable energy sources, sustainable urban development can help reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Additionally, it can improve the quality of life for residents by providing access to affordable housing, healthcare, education, and job opportunities. Overall, sustainable urban development offers a holistic approach to city planning that can contribute to a more resilient and equitable future for urban areas.
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How do I evaluate the project based on sustainable urban development?
To evaluate a project based on sustainable urban development, it is important to consider its impact on the environment, economy, and social equity. Look at how the project promotes green infrastructure, energy efficiency, and waste reduction to minimize its environmental footprint. Assess its contribution to the local economy through job creation, affordable housing, and support for local businesses. Additionally, consider how the project addresses social equity by providing access to essential services, public spaces, and transportation options for all residents. By evaluating these aspects, you can determine the project's overall sustainability and its potential to contribute to a more resilient and inclusive urban environment.
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What is sustainable development?
Sustainable development is a concept that aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. It involves finding a balance between economic growth, social development, and environmental protection. Sustainable development seeks to address the interconnected challenges of poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation by promoting long-term solutions that consider the well-being of both current and future generations. It emphasizes the importance of responsible resource management, social equity, and environmental stewardship to create a more sustainable and resilient future for all.
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Sustainable Urban Development in the European Arctic
Focusing on cities in the European Arctic, this book consolidates research on sustainable development, local and urban governance, and transnational cooperation in the region.It examines to what extent there is transnational cooperation between urban areas in remote locations, and how it can be enhanced to better align with global sustainable development policies to successfully implement goals such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Agreement.Based on field research in seven cities in the European Arctic, Rovaniemi, Kolari, Nuuk, Akureyri, Tromsø, Kiruna and Luleå, the authors explain why approaches to sustainable urban development differ between geographies, how policies relate to other local and global strategies, and to what degree the European Arctic is normative for remote regions at large.The book contributes to important conceptual debates on local governance and transnational cooperation by examining the benefits and potential issues of applying theoretical models of multi-actor engagement and participation in isolated populations.It argues that the participation of local actors in decision processes may encourage a better harmonisation of sustainable urban development approaches in the European Arctic and will have a greater impact at the global level if aligned transnationally.This book will be relevant to researchers, social scientists, policymakers, practitioners and NGOs in the fields of global governance, sustainable development, sustainability research, and environmental studies. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
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Megacity Mobility : Integrated Urban Transportation Development and Management
World population growth and economic prosperity have given rise to ever-increasing demands on cities, transportation planning, and goods movement.This growth, coupled with a slower pace of transportation capacity expansion and deteriorated facility restoration, has led to rapid changes in the transportation planning and policy environment.These stresses are particularly acute for megacities where degradation of mobility and facility performance have reached alarming rates.Addressing these transportation challenges requires innovative solutions.Megacity Mobility grapples with these challenges by addressing transportation policy, planning, and facilities in a multimodal context.It discusses innovative short- and long-term solutions for meeting current and future mobility needs for the world’s most dynamic cities by addressing the influence of urban land use on mobility, 3D spiderweb transportation planning, travel demand management, multimodal transportation with flexible capacity, efficient capacity utilization driven by new technologies, innovative transportation funding and financing, and performance-based budget allocation using asset management principles.It discusses emerging issues, highlights potential challenges affecting proposed solutions, and provides policymakers, planners, and transportation professionals a road map to achieving sustainable mobility in the 21st century. Zongzhi Li is a professor and the director of the Sustainable Transportation and Infrastructure Research (STAIR) Center at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT).Adrian T. Moore is vice president of policy at Reason Foundation in Washington, D.C., with focuses on privatization, transportation and urban growth, and more. Samuel R. Staley is the director of the DeVoe L. Moore Center in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University.
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Sustainable Tourism Development
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Materials and Sustainable Development
This book, from noted materials selection authority Mike Ashby, provides a structure and framework for analyzing sustainable development and the role of materials in it.The aim is to introduce ways of exploring sustainable development to readers in a way that avoids simplistic interpretations and approaches complexity in a systematic way.There is no completely "right" answer to questions of sustainable development - instead, there is a thoughtful, well-researched response that recognizes concerns of stakeholders, the conflicting priorities and the economic, legal and social aspects of a technology as well as its environmental legacy.The intent is not to offer solutions to sustainability challenges but rather to improve the quality of discussion and enable informed, balanced debate.
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How does geography influence urban development?
Geography influences urban development in several ways. The natural landscape, such as mountains, rivers, and coastlines, can shape the layout and expansion of cities. For example, cities may develop along rivers for access to water and transportation, or be constrained by mountains, leading to more compact development. Additionally, climate and natural resources can impact the types of industries and economic activities that thrive in a city, further shaping its development. Finally, the availability of land for expansion and the potential for natural disasters can also influence urban planning and development.
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Is urban design more like city planning or urban development?
Urban design is more closely related to city planning than urban development. City planning focuses on the organization and development of urban areas, including land use, infrastructure, and public spaces, which are all key components of urban design. Urban development, on the other hand, typically refers to the physical construction and economic growth within urban areas, which is influenced by urban design and city planning decisions. Therefore, while urban design is related to both city planning and urban development, it is more aligned with the principles and goals of city planning.
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What does decentralization mean in urban development?
Decentralization in urban development refers to the distribution of power, resources, and decision-making processes away from a central authority to local governments, communities, or individuals. This approach aims to empower local stakeholders to have more control over their own development, leading to more sustainable and inclusive urban growth. Decentralization can help improve efficiency, accountability, and responsiveness in urban planning and management by involving a wider range of actors in the decision-making process. Ultimately, decentralization in urban development can lead to more resilient and vibrant cities that better meet the diverse needs of their residents.
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What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to address various social, economic, and environmental challenges. The SDGs aim to achieve a more sustainable and equitable world by 2030, focusing on issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation. The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were a set of eight international development goals established in 2000 with a target to be achieved by 2015. The MDGs focused on reducing poverty, improving education, and promoting gender equality, among other objectives. The SDGs build upon the progress and lessons learned from the MDGs and provide a more comprehensive and ambitious framework for global development.
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