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Urban Growth Challenges

Michael Davies

Traduttore A Ai

Casa editrice: Publifye

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Urban Growth Challenges explores the complex dynamics of urbanization and its far-reaching consequences. It examines the key drivers behind urban expansion, such as rural-to-urban migration, while also analyzing impacts like rising inequality and environmental strain. The book uniquely integrates insights from multiple disciplines, including urban planning, sociology, and economics, to provide a holistic understanding of urban environments.

 
The book argues for a comprehensive approach to sustainable urban development, highlighting the interconnectedness of social, economic, and environmental systems. For instance, the book investigates how globalization and industrialization affect urbanization, offering a nuanced perspective on urban dynamics. It progresses from introducing fundamental concepts to analyzing the impacts of urban growth, and ultimately, to exploring mitigation strategies that emphasize community engagement and adaptive governance.

 
By using a systems-thinking approach, Urban Growth Challenges provides a valuable resource for urban planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding and addressing the challenges facing cities today. It uses empirical data, including census information and case studies, to support its arguments and offers evidence-based policy recommendations for creating more equitable and sustainable urban environments.
Disponibile da: 22/02/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 81 pagine.

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