Urban Sustainability in the US

Cities Take Action

AvMelissa Keeley,Lisa Benton-Short

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Cities are stepping forward to address the critical sustainability challenges of the 21st century. Chapters examine various topical themes including equity, the green economy, climate change, energy, transportation, water, green space, and waste.

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Utgivningsdatum:2018-12-20
Mått:148 x 210 x 20 mm
Vikt:461 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:337
Förlag:Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN:9783030066338

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Melissa Keeley is Director of the Environmental Studies Program at George Washington University, USA. She studies the intersection of urban ecology, environmental engineering, public policy, and city planning. With sustainability expertise in green infrastructure and green building, she regularly advises officials and agencies from the municipal to the federal level. Lisa Benton-Short is Chair of the Geography Department at George Washington University, USA. She is an urban geographer with an interest in the dynamics of the urban environment from many angles, including: urban sustainability, planning and public space, monuments and memorials, urban national parks, globalization, and immigration.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Conceptualizing Sustainability.- 2. The Planning Process.- 3. Climate Adaptation.- 4. Transportation.- 5. Energy.- 6. Green Space.- 7. Water.- 8. Waste and Recycling.- 9. Economy and Green Jobs.- 10. Equity and Environmental Justice.- 11. Conclusion and Challenges to Sustainability Implementation.