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Alternative Urban Futures: Planning for Sustainable Development in Cities throughout the World,Used
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Alternative Urban Futures challenges existing models of urban development and promotes alternative paradigms, processes, and technologies designed to fulfill human needs and limit the harmful impacts of human activities on the environment.The book focuses on how planners and policy makers can develop and manage essential urban infrastructures in ways that support sustainable development in the areas of waste management, water supply and management, energy production and use, building design and construction, landuse, transportation, and food systems. Each chapter features case studies that provide concrete examples of how ecologically and socially responsible urban and sustainable development planning and policy approaches have been successfully implemented in cities around the world. The book is especially effective in its emphasis on recently published statistics and writing supporting new planning and policy recommendations. Each chapter ends with a summary, accompanied by a list of questions that can be addressed with information provided in the text.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Alternative Urban Futures'? A: The book focuses on sustainable urban development and how planners can manage essential urban infrastructures such as waste management, water supply, energy production, and transportation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Raquel Pinderhughes.
- Q: What are some key features of the book? A: Key features include case studies from cities worldwide, emphasis on recent statistics, and practical planning recommendations for sustainable development.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in 'New' condition, meaning it has not been previously used.
- Q: When was 'Alternative Urban Futures' published? A: The book was published on February 23, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any material information for the book? A: There is no specific material information provided for this book.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: It covers topics such as urban infrastructure management, land use, building design, and food systems in the context of sustainable urban planning.
- Q: Are there summaries and questions at the end of each chapter? A: Yes, each chapter concludes with a summary and a list of questions that can be addressed using the information provided in the text.