Towards Sustainable Cities

Name: Towards Sustainable Cities
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

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 experience of the other developed countries can offer insights for those working in different contexts. > 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 decan