ABSTRACT

The last five years have brought an enormous growth in the literature on how urban development can meet human needs and ensure ecological sustainability. This collection brings together the most outstanding contributions from leading experts on the issues surrounding sustainable cities and urban development. The Earthscan Reader in Sustainable Cities is fully international in scope and coverage. It will be the basic introduction to the subject for a wide range of students in urban geography, planning and environmental studies, and is essential reading for professionals involved with the successful running and development of cities.

chapter I|52 pages

Sustainable Cities: An Introduction

part II|81 pages

Linking Sustainable Development and Cities

chapter Chapter 7|36 pages

Health: Creating Healthy Cities in the 21st Century

World Health Organization

chapter Chapter 8|26 pages

Transport: Reducing Automobile Dependence

chapter Chapter 11|17 pages

Building and Designing with Nature: Urban Design

chapter Chapter 13|17 pages

Resources: Resource Conservation and Waste Management

UN Centre for Human Settlements

part V|52 pages

Sustainable Development for Cities within a Regional, National and Global Context