Document Status
Archived
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Cities are often portrayed as a great obstacle to achieving sustainable development, but cities are essential for sustainable development. They bring many advantages and much untapped potential. This publication seeks to highlight these advantages and the actions that are needed to use them.
History
This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.
Subjects
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Strategic planning
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Environmental planning/land
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Planning and development
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Urban planning
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Sustainable development
Publisher History
The International Institute for Environment and Development is an independent, non-profit organization promoting sustainable patterns of world development.
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