Systems of transportation long ago developed out of the profound
human need to connect and communicate. Transport today is still the
only means for the physical movement of goods and people. Alongside
the evolution of transportation and communication technologies, the
astounding phenomenon of urbanization has taken place. Cities have
grown faster and larger, absorbing vast influxes of dwellers who
seek convenient and comfortable lifestyles with the required fast,
cheap, and safe systems of transport. Of the world's megacities,
with populations of more than ten million, over half are in Asia.
While enjoying large-scale economic power, Asian megacities also
face serious challenges. They suffer from too-rapid urbanization,
with the resulting congestion, pollution, and destruction of
traditional local cultures and industries. Written by experts from
Asian academic institutes, this book addresses the urgent question
of how to achieve sustainability in the still-growing cities of
Asia. The chapters comprise the latest research and the application
of promising measures, some already realized in Asia, that include
urban transport system design and management, land-use control,
city planning, and sustainability. Of vast import, this volume was
written for students and researchers, planners and engineers, and
all who are interested in sustainable urban environments.
Following is the structure and rough sketch of the contents of
this book: Part I, "The First Step: An Overview" deals with Asian
characteristics from natural, cultural, and economic viewpoints,
and then describes how we should grasp the concept of urban
sustainability in urban transport in Asia. Readers will understand
various aspects of Asia as introductory and preparatory knowledge.
Part II, "Best Practices from Asia with Wisdom: Keys to Success and
Facing Limitations" will introduce actual comparatively successful
and promising measures tried and realized in Asia. This part covers
various cases from passenger transport to freight transport, from
transport system design to system management, from engineering
measures to people's participation, from traffic control to
land-use control and site development. Readers will find an
abundance of information and examples in this main part of the
book. Part III, "Future of Urban Transport in Asia: Rising Asia
Proposes to the World" discusses key issues and hot topics of study
on sustainable city and transport for the future: development and
management, travel demand management, growth management, site
development strategies, and financial and institutional
measures.
General
Imprint: |
Springer Verlag,Japan
|
Country of origin: |
Japan |
Series: |
cSUR-UT Series: Library for Sustainable Urban Regeneration, 9 |
Release date: |
May 2012 |
First published: |
2010 |
Editors: |
Hitoshi Ieda
|
Series editors: |
Junichiro Okata
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 155 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
422 |
Edition: |
2010 ed. |
ISBN-13: |
978-4-431-54077-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Regional & area planning >
General
|
LSN: |
4-431-54077-6 |
Barcode: |
9784431540779 |
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