Cities Rivers

Author : Iñaki Alday
Publisher : Actar D, Inc.
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-29
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781638401537

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Cities & Rivers by Iñaki Alday Pdf

A selection of architecture, landscape and urbanism works from aldayjover | architecture and landscape, an office based in Barcelona, Spain and Virginia in the United States. A collection of projects -- designed from their local and territorial DNA -- that respond in new ways to the global socio-ecological crisis in which we have been in engaged with since the beginning of the 21st century. Featured works include public spaces, architecture and urban studies that incorporate natural dynamics and that also emphasize -- recovering in some cases -- legal access among all citizens and equal access to the city and its opportunities. The works presented are particularly renowned given their leadership role in a new approach to the relationship between cities and rivers, in which natural dynamics become part of the public space, eliminating the effect of “catastrophe”.

Author : Thaisa Way
Publisher : Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0884024253

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River Cities, City Rivers by Thaisa Way Pdf

Cities have been built alongside rivers throughout history--shaping the development of urban landscapes and altering ecologies. Yet we have rarely given these urban landscapes their due. River Cities, City Rivers explores how such histories have shaped the present and how they might inform our visions of the future.

Author : Martin Knoll,Uwe Lubken,Dieter Schott
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780822981596

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Rivers Lost, Rivers Regained by Martin Knoll,Uwe Lubken,Dieter Schott Pdf

Many cities across the globe are rediscovering their rivers. After decades or even centuries of environmental decline and cultural neglect, waterfronts have been vamped up and become focal points of urban life again; hidden and covered streams have been daylighted while restoration projects have returned urban rivers in many places to a supposedly more natural state. This volume traces the complex and winding history of how cities have appropriated, lost, and regained their rivers. But rather than telling a linear story of progress, the chapters of this book highlight the ambivalence of these developments. The four sections in Rivers Lost, Rivers Regained discuss how cities have gained control and exerted power over rivers and waterways far upstream and downstream; how rivers and floodplains in cityscapes have been transformed by urbanization and industrialization; how urban rivers have been represented in cultural manifestations, such as novels and songs; and how more recent strategies work to redefine and recreate the place of the river within the urban setting. At the nexus between environmental, urban, and water histories, Rivers Lost, Rivers Regained points out how the urban-river relationship can serve as a prime vantage point to analyze fundamental issues of modern environmental attitudes and practices.

Author : Stéphane Castonguay,Matthew Evenden
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822977940

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Urban Rivers by Stéphane Castonguay,Matthew Evenden Pdf

Urban Rivers examines urban interventions on rivers through politics, economics, sanitation systems, technology, and societies; how rivers affected urbanization spatially, in infrastructure, territorial disputes, and in floodplains, and via their changing ecologies. Providing case studies from Vienna to Manitoba, the chapters assemble geographers and historians in a comparative survey of how cities and rivers interacted from the seventeenth century to the present. Rising cities and industries were great agents of social and ecological changes, particularly during the nineteenth century, when mass populations and their effluents were introduced to river environments. Accumulated pollution and disease mandated the transfer of wastes away from population centers. In many cases, potable water for cities now had to be drawn from distant sites. These developments required significant infrastructural improvements, creating social conflicts over land jurisdiction and affecting the lives and livelihood of nonurban populations. The effective reach of cities extended and urban space was remade. By the mid-twentieth century, new technologies and specialists emerged to combat the effects of industrialization. Gradually, the health of urban rivers improved. From protoindustrial fisheries, mills, and transportation networks, through industrial hydroelectric plants and sewage systems, to postindustrial reclamation and recreational use, Urban Rivers documents how Western societies dealt with the needs of mass populations while maintaining the viability of their natural resources. The lessons drawn from this study will be particularly relevant to today's emerging urban economies situated along rivers and waterways.

Author : Victor R. Shinde,Rajiv Ranjan Mishra,Uday Bhonde,Hitesh Vaidya
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323910637

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Managing Urban Rivers by Victor R. Shinde,Rajiv Ranjan Mishra,Uday Bhonde,Hitesh Vaidya Pdf

Managing Urban Rivers: From Planning to Practice captures the different facets of river management required for integrating rivers within the development landscape of cities in a sustainable manner. Sections cover the entire spectrum of urban river management, from planning to actual on-the-ground implementation, providing a one-stop destination for knowledge on urban river management. Edited by a team of four experts with practical experience in this domain, the different chapters of the book are authored by eminent scholars and practitioners with expertise in specific areas of urban river management. Urban rivers and their management is a hot topic as governments across the world are focusing on this aspect, especially since it has direct implications for SDG target 6.6, which aims to “protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes . Presents practical, global case studies in almost every chapter Provides recommendations for best practices, based on lessons from different successful case studies, as well as the expert insights of the authors Features contributions from global experts for a unique and specialized approach to the topic of urban rivers

Author : United States. U.S. Congress. House. Committee on rivers and harbors
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1664 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1924
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UIUC:30112119662309

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Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, and Diversion of Water from Lake Michigan by United States. U.S. Congress. House. Committee on rivers and harbors Pdf

Author : Martin Doyle
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780393242362

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The Source: How Rivers Made America and America Remade Its Rivers by Martin Doyle Pdf

“An original and thought-provoking exploration of the sinuous course that water has carved through our economic and political landscape.” —Gerard Helferich, Wall Street Journal In a powerful work of environmental history, Martin Doyle tells the epic story of America and its rivers, from the U.S. Constitution’s roots in interstate river navigation, to the failure of the levees in Hurricane Katrina and the water wars in the west. Through his own travels and his encounters with experts all over the country—a Mississippi River tugboat captain, an Erie Canal lock operator, a project manager buying water rights for farms along the Colorado River—Doyle reveals the central role rivers have played in American history and how vital they are to its future.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works. Subcommittee on Rivers and Harbors
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1166 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : Beach erosion
ISBN : MINN:31951D00742093B

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Rivers and Harbors Omnibus Bill (title I - H.R. 9859) by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works. Subcommittee on Rivers and Harbors Pdf

Committee Serial No. 83-17. Continuation of hearings on beach erosion projects authorization, v.2.

Author : Christopher Phillips
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199720170

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The Rivers Ran Backward by Christopher Phillips Pdf

Most Americans imagine the Civil War in terms of clear and defined boundaries of freedom and slavery: a straightforward division between the slave states of Kentucky and Missouri and the free states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Kansas. However, residents of these western border states, Abraham Lincoln's home region, had far more ambiguous identities-and contested political loyalties-than we commonly assume. In The Rivers Ran Backward, Christopher Phillips sheds light on the fluid political cultures of the "Middle Border" states during the Civil War era. Far from forming a fixed and static boundary between the North and South, the border states experienced fierce internal conflicts over their political and social loyalties. White supremacy and widespread support for the existence of slavery pervaded the "free" states of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, which had much closer economic and cultural ties to the South, while those in Kentucky and Missouri held little identification with the South except over slavery. Debates raged at every level, from the individual to the state, in parlors, churches, schools, and public meeting places, among families, neighbors, and friends. Ultimately, the pervasive violence of the Civil War and the cultural politics that raged in its aftermath proved to be the strongest determining factor in shaping these states' regional identities, leaving an indelible imprint on the way in which Americans think of themselves and others in the nation. The Rivers Ran Backward reveals the complex history of the western border states as they struggled with questions of nationalism, racial politics, secession, neutrality, loyalty, and even place-as the Civil War tore the nation, and themselves, apart. In this major work, Phillips shows that the Civil War was more than a conflict pitting the North against the South, but one within the West that permanently reshaped American regions.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rivers and Harbors
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1664 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1924
Category : Chicago (Ill.)
ISBN : UIUC:30112041826774

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Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, and Diversion of Water from Lake Michigan by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rivers and Harbors Pdf

Author : S. Nazrul Islam
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780190079048

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Rivers and Sustainable Development by S. Nazrul Islam Pdf

Rivers are a vital component of ecology-the earth's hydrological cycle depends on them. However, across the world, rivers are under stress and even in crisis. With rising populations, the demand for river water is increasing. Many rivers fail to reach the sea because of excessive withdrawal of water, and many other rivers are heading toward the same fate. Conflicts over river water are increasing, and climate change is making matters worse. River policies pursued so far are often aggravating these challenges rather than solving them. Yet, sustainable development requires healthy rivers. Urgent change in the approach and policies toward rivers is therefore required. In this book, Nazrul Islam points to the ways in which river policies need to change to ensure sustainable development. He offers a new conceptual framework, using such concepts as the Commercial and Cordon approaches to rivers and their opposite, the Ecological and Open approaches. He shows that while the former generally work against sustainability, the latter are conducive to sustainable development. The book illustrates this reality by drawing upon worldwide experience regarding rivers. Going forward, river policies therefore should be based on Ecological and Open approaches. Islam argues further that the use of the new conceptual framework offered in this book can help to connect the river related discussion of experts with that of activists. It can thus help to move the discussion of river policies from the narrow confines of experts to the wider arena of the public, who should have a greater role in formulation of river policies in order to safeguard public interests and ensure sustainability. The book serves as a valuable guide for those interested in learning about river policy changes necessary to promote sustainable development.

Author : Patrick Nunnally
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9780816667666

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The City, the River, the Bridge by Patrick Nunnally Pdf

Exploring the university's role in understanding how disasters impact communities.

Author : Amrahs Hseham
Publisher : Mahesh Dutt Sharma
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Our Majestic Rivers: Nature's Lifelines Part-4 by Amrahs Hseham Pdf

The rivers within these stories are not confined by national boundaries or limited to a single cultural lens. They traverse diverse landscapes, carrying with them the collective wisdom of humanity. This collection seeks to embrace this diversity, offering narratives that reflect the multiplicity of voices along the riverbanks. From the sacred narratives of the Ganges to the industrial echoes of the Rhine, each story contributes to the symphony of human experience. As we immerse ourselves in this mosaic of voices, we gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness that defines our world. Amid the stories told, there are narratives left untold—the voices silenced by history, the ecosystems imperiled by neglect, and the communities marginalized by systemic inequities. This collection is a testament to the ongoing journey of inclusivity, recognizing that the river of human experience is vast and ever-evolving. It is an acknowledgment of the unseen narratives that shape our world and a commitment to amplifying voices that deserve to be heard. "Our Majestic Rivers: Nature’s Lifelines" is an invitation to embark on a literary voyage—one that mirrors the eternal journey of rivers. As we navigate these narratives, we become travelers along the currents of time, carried by the stories that have shaped the landscapes we call home. In the ripples of these tales, we discover the reflection of our shared humanity and the profound impact we have on the rivers that sustain us.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Public Works
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 968 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105119663651

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Rivers & Harbors Flood Control by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Public Works Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Public Works. Subcommittee on Flood Control: Rivers and Harbors
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 950 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Flood control
ISBN : MINN:31951D03632481R

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Rivers and Harbors, Flood Control by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Public Works. Subcommittee on Flood Control: Rivers and Harbors Pdf

Considers. H.R. 7634, to authorize construction and repair of certain public works on rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control, and other purposes. S. 1902, to authorize additional appropriations for prosecution of projects in certain comprehensive river basin plans for flood control and navigation purposes, pt. 1; Continuation of hearings on S. 1902 and companion H.R. 7634, to authorize funds for regional flood control programs and river basin projects for FY61, pt. 3