Towards Sustainable Cities East Asian, North American and European Perspectives on Managing Urban Regions |
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| Author:
| Marcotullio, Peter J. |
| Editor:
| Sorensen, André |
| Series title: | Urban Planning and Environment Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-351-87845-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2017 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $52.95 |
Book Description:
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By bringing together and comparing strategies and experiences from three distinct global regions: North America, Europe and East Asia, this book offers unique insights and new perspectives on how to develop urban sustainability. While questioning what strategies can promote sustainable cities in a global context, the book also illustrates that formulae generated out of American and European experience cannot be universally applied, but that some of the analytical approaches and...
More DescriptionBy bringing together and comparing strategies and experiences from three distinct global regions: North America, Europe and East Asia, this book offers unique insights and new perspectives on how to develop urban sustainability. While questioning what strategies can promote sustainable cities in a global context, the book also illustrates that formulae generated out of American and European experience cannot be universally applied, but that some of the analytical approaches and experience of the other developed countries can offer insights for those working in different contexts.