Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Explores ecologically sustainable cities i.e. low carbon cities, describing the design of such cities in theory and practice and the connections to sustainable design, social and individual values, public space, housing affordability, public transport and urban microclimates. Also considers how existing cities can become low carbon, as well as how urban heat stress can be mitigated.
Author
Lehmann, S. (ed)
History
Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.
ISBN
9780415729833
Subjects
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Strategic planning
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Environmental planning/land
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Climate change
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Planning and development
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Sustainable development
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Urban planning
Publisher History
An imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group, Routledge publishes books in the humanities, social sciences, built environment, education, health, and other professional subjects.
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