Urban Sustainability in the US - Cities Take Action (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)

Cities are stepping forward to address the critical sustainability challenges of the 21st century. Meeting the demands of complex issues requires municipalities to evaluate problems and their solutions in more holistic, integrated, and collaborative ways. Drawn from plans and progress reports from more than fifty US cities, this book examines how urban leaders conceptualize sustainability, plan effective strategies, and take action. Chapters examine various topical themes including equity, the green economy, climate change, energy, transportation, water, green space, and waste. Throughout the text, the authors highlight best practices in innovative solutions, recognizing the multiple benefits of sustainability projects, environmental justice, governance, education and communication.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	September 2018
First published:	2019
Authors:	Melissa Keeley • Lisa Benton-Short
Dimensions:	210 x 148 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	337
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-93295-8
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental economics > Sustainability Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Urban & municipal planning > General Promotions
LSN:	3-319-93295-0
Barcode:	9783319932958

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