Eco City Dimensions
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Eco City Dimensions
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Author : Mark Roseland
language : en
Publisher: Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Publishers
Release Date : 1997
Eco City Dimensions written by Mark Roseland and has been published by Gabriola Island, B.C. : New Society Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with City planning categories.
The vision of ecological cities is one that links ecological sustainability with social justice and the pursuit of sustainable livelihoods. ECO-CITY DIMENSIONS explores in depth the key features of ecological cities, demonstrating that real movement is under way toward implementing the vision of eco-cities. Illustrated.
Dimensions Of The Sustainable City
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Author : Mike Jenks
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2009-12-17
Dimensions Of The Sustainable City written by Mike Jenks and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-17 with Science categories.
The CityForm consortium’s latest book, Dimensions of the Sustainable City, is the first book to report on an empirical multi-disciplinary study specifically designed to address urban sustainability. Drawing together the various dimensions of sustainability – economic, social, transport, energy and ecological – the book examines their relationships both to each other and to urban form. The book investigates the sustainability dimensions of cities through a series of projects based on a common list of elements of urban form, and which draw on the consortium’s latest research to review the sustainability issues of each dimension. The elements of urban form include density, land use, location, accessibility, transport infrastructure and characteristics of the built environment. The book also addresses issues such as adapting cities, psychological and ecological benefits of green space and sustainable lifestyles, each presenting a critical review of the relevant literature followed by an empirical analysis presenting the key results. Based on studies across five UK cities, the book draws out findings of relevance to sustainable cities worldwide. As well as an invaluable reference to researchers in sustainable planning and urban design, the book will provide a useful text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses and for policy makers dealing with these issues. The CityForm consortium is a multi-disciplinary group of researchers from five universities funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Science Research Council from 2003-07.
Eco City And Green Community
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Author : Zhenghong Tang
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Eco City And Green Community written by Zhenghong Tang and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with City planning categories.
Introduction / Zhenghong Tang & Ting Wei -- The history and evolution of eco-city and green community / Zhenghong Tang & Ting Wei -- Making eco-cities a reality : some key dimensions for eco-city development with best practice examples / Jeffrey R. Kenworthy -- Comparison of planning the sustainable eco-city in reading and Taipei / Szu-Li Sun -- Preservation or development : TDR and the applicability to urban greenbelt of Seoul / Yunwoo Nam -- Design thinking : a potential platform for the "reflective practitioner and practical scholar" to speak? / Erin Bolton -- Transportation for green communities : what are the counties doing? / Praveen K. Maghelal -- Green urban pattern and environmental design in Hong Kong / Shaojing Tian -- Green agenda in Indian context : reflections from eco-city experiences in Puri, India / Akhilesh Surjan & Prasanta Kumar Mohapatra -- International case studies of green city and urban sustainability / Ting Wei & Zhenghong Tang -- Conclusions / Zhenghong Tang
How Green Is The City
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Author : Dimitri Devuyst
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2001-08-01
How Green Is The City written by Dimitri Devuyst and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-08-01 with Nature categories.
This book deals with practical ways to reach a more sustainable state in urban areas through such tools as strategic environmental assessment, sustainability assessment, direction analysis, baseline setting and progress measurement, sustainability targets, and ecological footprint analysis.
Eco City Planning
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Author : Tai-Chee Wong
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2011-05-02
Eco City Planning written by Tai-Chee Wong and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-02 with Political Science categories.
Eco-city planning is a key element of urban land use planning in perspective and of ongoing debate of environmental urban sustainable development with a spatial and practical dimension. The conceptual basis of ecological planning is that we can no longer afford to be merely human-centred in approach. Instead, the interdependency of human and non-human species has forced us to appreciate the ‘rights’ and ‘intrinsic values’ of non-human species in our pursuit for a sustainable ecosystem. This volume has as approach an emphasis on environmental planning policies whereby, for example, energy saving, anti-pollution measures, use of non-car modes, construction of green buildings, safeguarding of nature and natural habitats in urban areas, and use of more renewable resources are promotional norms. Their aims and leading outcome serve to protect the Earth from adverse effects of global warming and different sources of pollution threatening the quality of life of human societies.
Sustainable Cities
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Author : Bob Walter
language : en
Publisher: Eco-Home Media
Release Date : 1992
Sustainable Cities written by Bob Walter and has been published by Eco-Home Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Business & Economics categories.
"In Sustainable Cities, leading experts from their respective fields present concepts and strategies for ecological city design that include: ecological design principles, planning techniques, resource management, community relations, sustainable technologies, construction techniques, economic strategies and much more... Sustainable Cities shows how urban development and the environment can coexist in a successful partnership that will result in better air quality, cleaner water, more nutritious food, less commuting time, quieter and more nature-oriented surroundings, a richer community life, less urban stress, and improved health for the people who live and work in cities. Whether you are a professional involved in shaping our cities, or a concerned citizen seeking the best for your neighborhood, this book contains the range of information you need to be effective in creating sustainable cities." --
Eco Cities
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Author : Zhifeng Yang
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2012-10-15
Eco Cities written by Zhifeng Yang and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-15 with Political Science categories.
As cities undergo vast changes due to industrialization, urbanization, and globalization, environmental considerations assume a growing importance in the urban planning processes of an increasing number of governments around the world. Several cities and regions around the world have already enacted policies that signal the emergence of a paradigm of sustainability in eco-cities planning. Providing an overview of urban ecosystem structure, function, and change, Eco-Cities: A Planning Guide addresses how to successfully accomplish eco-city planning that meets government requirements. It adds a new dimension to the understanding and application of the concept of urban sustainability, based on hypotheses about feedback between social and biogeophysical processes. Emphasizing integration, the first part of the book discusses various aspects of planning theory. It presents three innovative theories for socioeconomic models: a theory on the locational choices made by households and firms, an urban version of the stream continuum concept, and an application of metacommunity theory to the fragmented urban biota. These theories raise new urban planning questions and stimulate integrated modeling. The book also introduces urban planning modeling that uses existing social, vegetation, ecohydrological, and ecosystem service modules but is refined and operated for enhanced cross-disciplinary integration and prediction. The second part of the book consists of several case studies of Chinese eco-cities covering a majority of the urban development patterns that offer in-depth examples of planning practices currently in use. Drawing on experimentation, comparison, long-term measurement, and modeling, this fascinating guide helps readers better understand eco-cities and eco-landscapes as integrated, spatially extensive, complex adaptive systems. It lays a solid foundation for engagement between urban planners, researchers, educators, policy makers, and citizens as they work to adapt to changing environmental, social, and economic conditions.
Towards A Liveable And Sustainable Urban Environment
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language : en
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Green City Planning And Practices In Asian Cities
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Author : Zhenjiang Shen
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-03-21
Green City Planning And Practices In Asian Cities written by Zhenjiang Shen and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-21 with Political Science categories.
Urban planners across the world are faced with sustainable development issues in their work, especially when they are tasked with creating green cities or where sustainable and smart growth in urban settings are set as primary goals. This book introduces green city planning and practices from the three dimensions of green-building innovation, community development and smart city strategies, and argues that effective implementation of green city planning are a necessary pre-condition for reaching sustainable urban development. A range of authors representing a broad disciplinary spectrum bring together the different standards of green building methods and urban design techniques and clearly sketch the roles of both spatial designers and urban researchers in the implementation of green city planning at regional, community and single-building level in order to arrive at an integrated approach across different scales.
The Sustainable City Vii
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Author : M. Pacetti
language : en
Publisher: WIT Press
Release Date : 2012-05-07
The Sustainable City Vii written by M. Pacetti and has been published by WIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-07 with Architecture categories.
Containing research on sustainable urban redevelopment presented at the latest in a biennial series organised by the Wessex Institute of Technology, this book addresses an area of growing interest. The conference series was first held in 2000. These proceedings are split into two volumes. Urban areas produce a series of environmental challenges arising from the consumption of natural resources and the consequent generation of waste and pollution, contributing to the development of social and economic imbalances. All these problems, which continue to grow in our society, require the development of new solutions. Topics include: Volume I – Urban Strategies; Eco-town Planning; Planning, development and management; Planning, development and management for urban conservation and regeneration; Case studies; Landscape planning and design; Environmental management; Intelligent environments and emerging technologies. Volume II – Sustainable energy and the city; Waterfront developments; The community and the city; Quality of life; Cultural heritage issues; Transportation; Planning for risk; Planning for risk; Transport models in emergency conditions; Industrial wastes as raw materials; Waste management; Safety and security; The city heritage.