The CityForm consortiuma (TM)s latest book, Dimensions of the
Sustainable City, is the first book to report on an empirical
multi-disciplinary study specifically designed to address urban
sustainability. Drawing together the various dimensions of
sustainability a " economic, social, transport, energy and
ecological a " the book examines their relationships both to each
other and to urban form.
The book investigates the sustainability dimensions of cities
through a series of projects based on a common list of elements of
urban form, and which draw on the consortiuma (TM)s latest research
to review the sustainability issues of each dimension. The elements
of urban form include density, land use, location, accessibility,
transport infrastructure and characteristics of the built
environment. The book also addresses issues such as adapting
cities, psychological and ecological benefits of green space and
sustainable lifestyles, each presenting a critical review of the
relevant literature followed by an empirical analysis presenting
the key results.
Based on studies across five UK cities, the book draws out
findings of relevance to sustainable cities worldwide. As well as
an invaluable reference to researchers in sustainable planning and
urban design, the book will provide a useful text for advanced
undergraduate and graduate courses and for policy makers dealing
with these issues.
The CityForm consortium is a multi-disciplinary group of
researchers from five universities funded by the UK Engineering and
Physical Science Research Council from 2003-07.
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