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The Sustainable Urban Development Reader (Routledge Urban Reader Series) [Paperback]

Ebenezer Howard (Author), Lewis Mumford (Author), Aldo Leopold (Author), Jane Jacobs (Author), Ian L. McHarg (Author), Andre Gunder Frank (Author), Herman E. Daly (Author), Peter Calthorpe (Author), Timothy Beatley (Editor), Stephen M. Wheeler (Editor)
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March 14, 2004 041531187X 978-0415311878 1st
Bringing together classic readings from a wide variety of sources, this key book investigates how our cities and towns can become more sustainable.

Thirty-eight selections span issues such as land use planning, urban design, transportation, ecological restoration, economic development, resource use and equity planning. Section introductions outline the major themes, whilst the editors' introductions to the individual writings explain their interest and significance to wider debates. Additional sections present twenty-four case studies of real-world sustainable urban planning examples, sustainability planning exercises, and further reading.

Providing background in theory, practical application, and vision, in a clear, accessible format, The Sustainable Urban Development Reader is an essential resource for students, professionals, and indeed anyone interested in the future of urban environments.


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Sustainable urban development is the frontier of the 21st century....This book is a superb collection of classic essays and contemporary work. Highly recommended!.
–David W. Orr, Oberlin College

This is the book that scholars and students interested in connecting sustainability and city and regional planning have been waiting for. The authors' presentation of important theoretical ideas and current applications artfully unites two fields that have much to learn from each other.
–Katherine Cushing, San Jose State University

A discerning selection of key ideas and strong editorial support on key urban sustainability themes, combined with case-study and inspirational student exercise sections will ensure this book will form a key text in my program.
–Colin Elliot, Heriot-Watt University

The volume may be used as a textbook, but it doesn't feel like one.
Planning, 10/01/2004

About the Author

Stephen M. Wheeler is Assistant Professor of Physical Planning and Design at the University of Mexico, and Timothy Beatley is Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities, in the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 392 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge: Taylor and Francis Group; 1st edition (March 14, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 041531187X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0415311878
  • Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,017,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The Sustainable Urban Development Reader includes a number of seminary writings by some of the foremost thinkers in sustainable urbanism, including Timothy Beatley and William McDonough. Even though "sustainable" and "green urbanism" are trendy hot topics, the readings in this book form the foundation of each field and become increasingly relevant over time.
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New York, United States, United Nations, San Francisco, North America, Island Press, Timothy Beatley, Los Angeles, North End, Third World, Jonas Rabinovitch, Santa Monica, Habitat Agenda, Hong Kong, New Urbanism, Latin America, Sustainable Seattle, University of California Press, William Rees, Jane Jacobs, Lewis Mumford, Oxford University Press, Ebenezer Howard, United Kingdom, Brundtland Commission
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