Making Cities Work - 9781844079803

Taylor & Francis

Making Cities WorkRole of Local Authorities in the Urban Environment\nAuthor(s): Richard Gilbert, Don Stevenson, Herbert Girardet, Richard Stren\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Earthscan Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781844079803, 978-1844079803\nSynopsis\nFor too long, cities have been thought of as environmental blackspots, with high levels of air and soil pollution, overcrowding, poor sanitation and growing waste disposal problems. This book takes a more positive attitude: cities can be made to work sustainably. Their high population density can work in the environment's favour if they can achieve efficient use of resources such as energy and water supplies, and improve transport and infrastructure. The best cities today are clean, resource efficient, green and pleasant, and not only act as cultural and entertainment centres, but also harbour great varieties of wildlife. \n\n Making Cities Work looks at the vital role which local authorities can -.