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Green Urbanism
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Author : Timothy Beatley
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2012-09-26
Green Urbanism written by Timothy Beatley and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-26 with Architecture categories.
As the need to confront unplanned growth increases, planners, policymakers, and citizens are scrambling for practical tools and examples of successful and workable approaches. Growth management initiatives are underway in the U.S. at all levels, but many American "success stories" provide only one piece of the puzzle. To find examples of a holistic approach to dealing with sprawl, one must turn to models outside of the United States. In Green Urbanism, Timothy Beatley explains what planners and local officials in the United States can learn from the sustainable city movement in Europe. The book draws from the extensive European experience, examining the progress and policies of twenty-five of the most innovative cities in eleven European countries, which Beatley researched and observed in depth during a year-long stay in the Netherlands. Chapters examine: the sustainable cities movement in Europe examples and ideas of different housing and living options transit systems and policies for promoting transit use, increasing bicycle use, and minimizing the role of the automobile creative ways of incorporating greenness into cities ways of readjusting "urban metabolism" so that waste flows become circular programs to promote more sustainable forms of economic development sustainable building and sustainable design measures and features renewable energy initiatives and local efforts to promote solar energy ways of greening the many decisions of local government including ecological budgeting, green accounting, and other city management tools. Throughout, Beatley focuses on the key lessons from these cities -- including Vienna, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Zurich, Amsterdam, London, and Berlin -- and what their experience can teach us about effectively and creatively promoting sustainable development in the United States. Green Urbanism is the first full-length book to describe urban sustainability in European cities, and provides concrete examples and detailed discussions of innovative and practical sustainable planning ideas. It will be a useful reference and source of ideas for urban and regional planners, state and local officials, policymakers, students of planning and geography, and anyone concerned with how cities can become more livable.
Green Urbanism In Asia
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Author : Peter Newman
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2013
Green Urbanism In Asia written by Peter Newman and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Architecture categories.
The world is facing an age of scarcity which will challenge all cities to reduce their resource footprint, especially carbon, improve biodiversity and at the same time continue to create economic opportunities and liveable places. This is green urbanism. Asian urban growth is leading the world in the rapidity of its change but how is it doing on green urbanism? This book finds emerging innovations and first signs of green urbanism in Asia and suggests they may be the guiding light for the rest of the world. The authors highlight seven archetypal cities exhibiting green urbanism: the renewable energy city, the bioregional carbon neutral city, the distributed city, the biophilic city, the eco-efficient city, the place-based city and the sustainable transport city. The book is a must-read for all who are concerned with the future of our cities as it instills hope that a greener urban future is possible.
Green Cities Of Europe
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Author : Timothy Beatley
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2012-05-15
Green Cities Of Europe written by Timothy Beatley and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-15 with Architecture categories.
In the absence of federal leadership, states and localities are stepping forward to address critical problems like climate change, urban sprawl, and polluted water and air. Making a city fundamentally sustainable is a daunting task, but fortunately, there are dynamic, innovative models outside U.S. borders. Green Cities of Europe draws on the world's best examples of sustainability to show how other cities can become greener and more livable. Timothy Beatley has brought together leading experts from Paris, Freiburg, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Heidelberg, Venice, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and London to illustrate groundbreaking practices in sustainable urban planning and design. These cities are developing strong urban cores, building pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, and improving public transit. They are incorporating ecological design and planning concepts, from solar energy to natural drainage and community gardens. And they are changing the way government works, instituting municipal "green audits" and reforming economic incentives to encourage sustainability. Whatever their specific tactics, these communities prove that a holistic approach is needed to solve environmental problems and make cities sustainable. Beatley and these esteemed contributors offer vital lessons to the domestic planning community about not only what European cities are doing to achieve that vision, but precisely how they are doing it. The result is an indispensable guide to greening American cities. Contributors include: Lucie Laurian (Paris) Dale Medearis and Wulf Daseking (Freiburg) Michaela Brüel (Copenhagen) Maria Jaakkola (Helsinki) Marta Moretti (Venice) Luis Andrés Orive and Rebeca Dios Lema (Vitoria-Gasteiz) Camilla Ween (London)
The Principles Of Green Urbanism
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Author : Steffen Lehmann
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2010
The Principles Of Green Urbanism written by Steffen Lehmann and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with City planning categories.
First Published in 2010. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Green Urbanism And Its Application To Singapore
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Author : Peter Newman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
Green Urbanism And Its Application To Singapore written by Peter Newman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with City planning categories.
Remaking Sustainable Urbanism
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Author : Xiaoling Zhang
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-02-25
Remaking Sustainable Urbanism written by Xiaoling Zhang and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-25 with Social Science categories.
This book analyses the implications of eco-urbanism re-making for policy and practice under the transformational trends of economic decentralization and market reform in China. While the guiding themes are space, scale, and governance of cities, the book focuses on three interrelated prevailing processes of local green space reproduction, cross-scale mediation of eco-city planning ideology and mobilized social-economic-political intricacies among different countries. This book addresses the ongoing global diffusion and diversification of sustainable urbanism discourses, debates and practices to portray, evaluate, remake and implement a sustainable form of urban development, using China as a national example. As eco-city practice becomes a city-branding instrument worldwide, this new urban development vision is also well embraced by Chinese local governments. In these contexts, the Chinese government has initiated and endorsed a number of massive projects to promote green urbanism, steering urbanization onto a more sustainable trajectory. The construction of these “ecotopias” involves a multitude of processes ranging from policy transfer/mobility to institutional design, from innovation in green technologies to the promotion of green buildings, and from policy implementation to public participation.
Urbanism In The Age Of Climate Change
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Author : Peter Calthorpe
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2010-12-20
Urbanism In The Age Of Climate Change written by Peter Calthorpe and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-20 with Architecture categories.
“Cities are green” is becoming a common refrain. But Calthorpe argues that a more comprehensive understanding of urbanism at the regional scale provides a better platform to address climate change. In this groundbreaking new work, he shows how such regionally scaled urbanism can be combined with green technology to achieve not only needed reductions in carbon emissions but other critical economies and lifestyle benefits. Rather than just providing another checklist of new energy sources or one dimensional land use alternatives, he combines them into comprehensive national growth scenarios for 2050 and documents their potential impacts. In so doing he powerfully demonstrates that it will take an integrated approach of land use transformation, policy changes, and innovative technology to transition to a low carbon economy. To accomplish this Calthorpe synthesizes thirty years of experience, starting with his ground breaking work in sustainable community design in the 1980s following through to his current leadership in transit-oriented design, regional planning, and land use policy. Peter Calthorpe shows us what is possible using real world examples of innovative design strategies and forward-thinking policies that are already changing the way we live. This provocative and engaging work emerges from Calthorpe’s belief that, just as the last fifty years produced massive changes in our culture, economy and environment, the next fifty will generate changes of an even more profound nature. The book, enhanced by its superb four-color graphics, is a call to action and a road map for moving forward.
Sustainable Green Urbanism
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Author : Müge Akkar Ercan, Yağmur Erişen, İrem Duygu Tiryaki
language : en
Publisher: artcivic
Release Date : 2022-02-21
Sustainable Green Urbanism written by Müge Akkar Ercan, Yağmur Erişen, İrem Duygu Tiryaki and has been published by artcivic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-21 with Architecture categories.
The world is struggling with several crises due to the growing population, consumption, production, migration patterns, and the emerging COVID-19. The protection of natural resources and environ- ments has become more important in saving our Planet to provide a much better future for new generations. Cities must play critical roles in finding new, alternative sustainable and nature-friendly solutions to tackle these problems. Sustainable Green Urbanism (SGU) captures the environmental dimension of urban sustainability. Sustainable Green Urbanism: Envisioning New Agents for Planning and Designing Sustainable Spaces in Ankara is the outcome of collaborative endeavours of studio critics and students of Urban Design Master Studio II held in the Master of Urban Design of the Department of City and Regional Planning at Middle East Technical University. It includes urban design research and projects on the Çayyolu district in Ankara under the post-pandemic conditions via online platforms and dialogues.
Sustainable Cities Pioneering Approaches To Green Urbanism And Climate Resilience
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Author : Simon Elias Bibri
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2025-09-26
Sustainable Cities Pioneering Approaches To Green Urbanism And Climate Resilience written by Simon Elias Bibri and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-09-26 with Science categories.
The book studies specific aspects of urban planning and environmental management, aiming to provide actionable insights and solutions. This book opens with an analysis of urban processes and the development of mass housing estates, using Famagusta, Cyprus, as a case study. It highlights how topographical factors influence urban growth and housing patterns, providing important implications for infrastructure planning. A significant focus is placed on the development of environmentally-friendly building materials. Several chapters explore the use of waste products, such as cork, in creating sustainable materials. Green and blue infrastructure also receive substantial attention. The book addresses strategies for integrating these elements into urban environments to combat climate change. Topics such as the retention capacity of green roofs and the role of vegetation in improving urban air quality underscore the importance of ecological infrastructure in creating resilient cities. The book further studies urban climate and pollution analysis, presenting advanced methods for monitoring and managing environmental conditions. Chapters on climate change monitoring, air pollution assessment through bryophytes, and VOCs monitoring provide tools for understanding and addressing urban environmental challenges. Human-centric design is another key theme, with discussions on pedestrian comfort and walkability in urban spaces. By focusing on outdoor promenades and thermal comfort, the book highlights the need for urban designs that enhance the quality of life for residents. Practical approaches to project management and planning are also covered. The book introduces methodologies such as PERT/CPM and Monte Carlo simulation techniques for improving project outcomes and developing criteria for climate-friendly planning competitions. Finally, the preservation of landscape heritage amidst urban expansion is explored. A methodology for creating a landscape catalog in Arequipa, Peru, is presented as a way to balance development with the conservation of cultural and natural landscapes.
Green Urbanism
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Author : Everett Sinclair
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-02-21
Green Urbanism written by Everett Sinclair and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-21 with Nature categories.
""Green Urbanism"" explores how cities can evolve into balanced ecosystems that prioritize human well-being alongside environmental health. It examines the integration of nature into urban design, the use of sustainable building materials, and eco-conscious planning, highlighting the necessity for sustainable urban development to combat environmental challenges. The book emphasizes how innovative architectural designs and urban planning policies can mitigate climate change, reduce pollution, and conserve resources, while also promoting equitable and accessible urban environments. Did you know that green roofs and urban forests can significantly improve air and water quality? Or that mixed-use development can lead to more walkable and livable cities? This book stands out by adopting a holistic, integrated approach to green urbanism, moving beyond individual buildings to examine broader systems. It begins with core concepts like ecological design and social equity, progresses through topics such as green infrastructure, sustainable building materials, and urban planning strategies, and concludes with global case studies, providing a practical guide for creating sustainable, resilient, and equitable cities. This comprehensive and accessible book is a valuable resource for architects, urban planners, and anyone passionate about sustainability and environmental conservation.