Sustainable Urban Development Reader

Stephen M. Wheeler, Ph.D. is Professor in the Department of Human Ecology at the University of California at Davis, and Chair of the university’s Community Development Graduate Group.

There is no other book that does exactly the same thing – a reader with excerpts from both historic milestones in the sustainability literature to current writings that cover trends in urban sustainability. Ola Johansson. University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, USI appreciate the global perspective.Ola Johansson. University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, USIntellectual depth is a strength –the intellectual history is important here and well covered. The inclusion of teaching materials and the expansion of such materials in the proposed 4th edition would be a huge asset. Professor Robert O. Vos, University of Southern California, Dornsife, USMany topics are covered. It is difficult to find a textbook that isn’t too focused on a narrow aspect of urban sustainability, or one specific region of the world. Many perspectives are represented, both historical and contemporary, Jennifer Rogalsky, State University of New York Geneseo, USI think the biggest strength is the combination of classic and contemporary readings.Professor Carlos E. Restrepo, NYU, Wagner, US

• Introduction 1. Origins of the Sustainability Concept 2. Dimensions of Urban SustainabilityAddressing the Climate CrisisProviding Sustainable MobilityManaging Land and Designing Places Restoring Ecosystems and Greening the CityEnsuring Affordable Housing and InclusionPromoting Social and Environmental Justice Rethinking Economic Development and CapitalismBuilding Green Creating Healthy Environments and Food Systems Envisioning Healthy Democracy 3. Tools for Sustainability Planning 4. Urban Sustainability in the Developing World 5. Visions of Sustainable Community 6. Sustainability Planning Pedagogy 7. Class Exercises 8. Examples of Urban Sustainability