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Theme Cities: Solutions for Urban Problems (GeoJournal Library Book 112) by Wayne K.D. Davies (eds.) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Theme Cities: Solutions for Urban Problems (GeoJournal Library Book 112) about?

This book reviews a series of new urban ideas or themes designed to help make cities more liveable, sustainable, safe and inclusive. Featuring examples drawn from cities all over the world, the various chapters provide critical assessments of each of the various approaches and their potential to improve urban life. New Urbanism: creating new areas based on a more humane scale with neighbourhood cohesion Just Cities: creating more fairness in decision-making so all residents can participate and benefit. Green Cities: helping places become greener with environmental rehabilitation and protection. Sustainable Cities: avoiding the waste of resources and harmful pollution in settlements. Transition Towns: developing local initiatives for more sustainable actions. Winter Cities: making cities in cold climates more comfortable and enjoyable. Resilient Cities: strengthening cities to better enable them to withstand natural hazards. Creative Cities: supporting cultural industries and attracting talented individuals. Knowledge Cities: creating, renewing and spreading knowledge and innovation. Safe Cities: ensuring that citizens are better protected against criminal actions. Healthy Cities: m

Who reads Theme Cities: Solutions for Urban Problems (GeoJournal Library Book 112)?

Author

Wayne K.D. Davies (eds.)

Publisher

Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer

Published

2015

Language

EN

ISBN

9789401796552

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Sociology, Anthropology