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The Sustainable City - A Guide to Creating a Cleaner Greener and More Resilient Urban Future - cover

The Sustainable City - A Guide to Creating a Cleaner Greener and More Resilient Urban Future

Pasquale De Marco

Casa editrice: Publishdrive

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In a world facing the urgent challenges of climate change and resource depletion, cities have a critical role to play in creating a more sustainable future. This comprehensive guide provides a roadmap for transforming cities into thriving, sustainable places.

Covering a wide range of topics, from energy and transportation to food and water systems, from buildings and infrastructure to social and economic development, this book offers practical solutions and inspiring case studies from cities around the world.

The book begins by making the case for sustainable cities, showing how climate change and resource depletion are already having a devastating impact on urban areas. It then explores the different ways that cities can become more sustainable, discussing how to transition to renewable energy sources, improve energy efficiency, and reduce reliance on cars. The book also explores how to create more livable and thriving communities, promote sustainable economic development, and empower citizens and communities to take action.

With a vision for the future of sustainable cities that is just, equitable, and resilient, this book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in creating a more sustainable future for our cities. It is a comprehensive guide to the challenges and opportunities of sustainable urban development, packed with practical information and case studies from cities around the world.

This book is essential reading for:

* Urban planners and policymakers
* Architects and engineers
* Business leaders and entrepreneurs
* Community activists and advocates
* Students and scholars of urban studies
* Anyone who is interested in creating a more sustainable future for our cities

This book will help you to understand the challenges and opportunities of sustainable urban development, and it will inspire you to take action to create a more sustainable future for your city.


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Disponibile da: 02/06/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 170 pagine.

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