Constructed Climates: A Primer On Urban Environments,Used

Constructed Climates: A Primer On Urban Environments,Used

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As Our World Becomes Increasingly Urbanized, An Understanding Of The Context, Mechanisms, And Consequences Of City And Suburban Environments Becomes More Critical. Without A Sense Of What Open Spaces Such As Parks And Gardens Contribute, Its Difficult To Argue For Their Creation And Maintenance: In The Face Of Schools Needing Resources, Roads And Sewers Needing Maintenance, And People Suffering At The Hands Of Others, Why Should Cities And Counties Spend Scarce Dollars Planting Trees And Preserving Parks?In Constructed Climates, Ecologist William G. Wilson Demonstrates The Value Of Urban Green. Focusing Specifically On The Role Of Vegetation And Trees, Wilson Shows The Costs And Benefits Reaped From Urban Open Spaces, From Cooler Temperatures To Better Quality Ground Waterand Why It All Matters. While Constructed Climates Is A Work Of Science, It Does Not Ignore The Social Component. Wilson Looks At Lowincome Areas That Have Poor Vegetation, And Shows How Enhancing These Areas Through The Planting Of Community Gardens And Trees Can Alleviate Social Ills. This Book Will Be Essential Reading For Environmentalists And Anyone Making Decisions For The Nature And Wellbeing Of Our Cities And Citizens.

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