Making Cities Work: The role of local authorities in the urban environment

ISBN 10: 1853833541 / ISBN 13: 9781853833540

Published by Routledge, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making Cities Work: The role of local authorities in the urban environment
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853833541
• ISBN 13: 9781853833540
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Cities around the world are facing severe environmental challenges; many have high levels of air and soil pollution, overcrowding, poor sanitation and growing waste disposal problems. This book takes a positive attitude; cities can be made to work sustainably, and many are already doing so. Their high population density works in the environment's favour if they achieve efficient use of resources such as energy and water supplies, and improve transport and infrastructure. The best cities today are clean, resource efficient, green and pleasant, and act as cultural and entertainment centres as well as being efficient generators of economic activity. Making Cities Work looks at the vital role which local authorities can and are playing in safeguarding and developing our towns and cities. Their role is crucial, and the aim of this book is to make governments, international bodies, local authority associations and interested readers aware of how potential environmental and social problems can be overcome, and what can be achieved particularly through cooperation between local governments around the world. The second part of the book comprises 18 case studies from around the world which demonstrates how cities can learn from each other's best practice in urban sustainable development. Written by urban development experts, based on material supplied by the world's leading city associations and commissioned and commissioned by UNCHS for the Habitat II Conference, this is a crucial contribution to the urban debate. Clearly written, accessible and illustrated throughout with photographs, figures and graphs, it is ideal for students, fascinating reading for the general public, and essential for those involved in local authorities, planning and development. Originally published in 1996

About the Authors

Richard Gilbert is a Toronto-based consultant who focuses on transport and energy issues, with recent public- and private-sector clients in North America, Europe and Asia.

Herbert Girardet is the author of many books, a photographer, and producer of over 18 documentaries on human impact on the planet.

Don Stevenson is a leading authority on local government.