Urban planning for climate change
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Explores planning of towns and cities in a changing climate, providing recommendations for becoming more resilient. Covers: challenges present and future; urban planning for climate risks: coastal inundation, wildfire, extreme heat and floods; climate-induced resettlement; climate-sensitive towns; key actions; and planning a liveable climate urban future.
Author
Norman, B.
History
First published 2023. Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.
Subjects
- Strategic planning
- Climate change
- Planning and development
- Urban planning
- Environmental planning/land
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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