Living In The Megacity Towards Sustainable Urban Environments

Author : Shin Muramatsu,Terry G. McGee,Koichiro Mori
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431569015

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Living in the Megacity: Towards Sustainable Urban Environments by Shin Muramatsu,Terry G. McGee,Koichiro Mori Pdf

This book tackles the challenging issues raised by the growth of large megacities from diverse perspectives and approaches. The central question raised by the growth of megacities is what effect their growth will have on the ability of the global population to live in sustainable, livable, and safe societies. In Part I, important issues on the relationships between megacities and sustainability of the global environment are specified. Part II shows what can be learned from the history and diversity of megacities to solve challenging issues of the present. We present practical approaches that can solve the issues of megacities particularly focusing on human activities that seek the more harmonious relationship between life amenities and the natural environment: population density and urban built environment; production and trade; and environmental education and enlightenment. Part III aims to answer the question, what aspects of megacities should be measured and assessed? Barometers are necessary to control human activities in megacities. We consider how to measure and assess performances of megacities, reviewing some cases of indicators that authors have developed. This publication highlights the challenging issues of the relationships between megacities and sustainability of the global environment and related issues that have accrued from them, based on the following three scales: long-term time scale from the past to the present and future; a vast spatial scale that links global space with local spaces; and the scale of various aspects of human socio-economic activities in megacities.

Author : Andre Sorensen,Junichiro Okata
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9784431992677

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Megacities by Andre Sorensen,Junichiro Okata Pdf

For the first time in human history, more than half the world’s population is urban. A fundamental aspect of this transformation has been the emergence of giant cities, or megacities, that present major new challenges. This book examines how issues of megacity development, urban form, sustainability, and unsustainability are conceived, how governance processes are influenced by these ideas, and how these processes have in turn influenced outcomes on the ground, in some cases in transformative ways. Through 15 in-depth case studies by prominent researchers from around the world, this book examines the major challenges facing megacities today. The studies are organized around a shared set of concerns and questions about issues of sustainability, land development, urban governance, and urban form. Some of the main questions addressed are: What are the most pressing issues of sustainability and urban form in each megacity? How are major issues of sustainability understood and framed by policymakers? Is urban form considered a significant component of sustainability issues in public debates and public policy? Who are the key actors framing urban sustainability challenges and shaping urban change? How is unsustainability, risk, or disaster imagined, and how are those concerns reflected in policy approaches? What has been achieved so far, and what challenges remain? The publication of this book is a step toward answering these and other crucial questions.

Author : David Cadman,Geoffrey Payne
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429589058

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The Living City by David Cadman,Geoffrey Payne Pdf

First published in 1990. The options and probabilities for the future of cities are issues of outstanding contemporary importance, both in the developed and developing worlds. The Living City draws together both current mainstream ideas on their futures and various alternative views to enliven the debate and put forward an agenda for sustainable urban development, emphasizing ideas that question the economic imperatives of that development. Certain aspects of city life - the economy of the city, city-countryside relationships, the city as a cultural centre - are selected for study, as the book looks at the historical past and current experiences to speculate on the likely condition of cities in the future. In addition, the book investigates whether the Third World experience of city life is a separate experience or whether there are lessons to be learnt relating to all cities. The book will appeal to professionals in the surveying, planning and architectural fields, as well as students and academics in Planning, Geography, Economics, Architecture, Development Studies and Sociology and anyone interested in issues concerning the city and the environment.

Author : B. Bhattacharya
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Cities and towns
ISBN : 8180696561

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Urbanization, Urban Sustainability and the Future of Cities by B. Bhattacharya Pdf

Author : Tan Yigitcanlar,Md. (Liton) Kamruzzaman
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783038979067

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Planning, Development and Management of Sustainable Cities by Tan Yigitcanlar,Md. (Liton) Kamruzzaman Pdf

The concept of ‘sustainable urban development’ has been pushed to the forefront of policymaking and politics as the world wakes up to the impacts of climate change and the destructive effects of the Anthropocene. Climate change has emerged to be one of the biggest challenges faced by our planet today, threatening both built and natural systems with long-term consequences, which may be irreversible. While there is a vast body of literature on sustainability and sustainable urban development, there is currently limited focus on how to cohesively bring together the vital issues of the planning, development, and management of sustainable cities. Moreover, it has been widely stated that current practices and lifestyles cannot continue if we are to leave a healthy living planet to not only the next generation, but also to the generations beyond. The current global school strikes for climate action (known as Fridays for Future) evidences this. The book advocates the view that the focus needs to rest on ways in which our cities and industries can become green enough to avoid urban ecocide. This book fills a gap in the literature by bringing together issues related to the planning, development, and management of cities and focusing on a triple-bottom-line approach to sustainability.

Author : Pierre Jacquet,R. K. Pachauri,Laurence Tubiana
Publisher : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9788179931318

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Cities by Pierre Jacquet,R. K. Pachauri,Laurence Tubiana Pdf

The twenty-first century is already an urban one. Cities are pivotal to sustainability concerns globalization, climate change, food security, environmental protection, and innovation.Today's urban actors, both citizens and their leaders, have a major responsibility as trustees of the future: their present actions will influence the shape and structure of cities, so that the generation to come may live healthy and contended lives.This volume takes the reader straight to the heart of how cities work, and identifies contemporary trends, mechanism and tools that can influence current strategies and choices.The authors show that urbanization is not a problem per se for sustainable development, but rather that cities, in all their diversity and complexity, offer solutions as well as challenges.The reader will be inspired by vital analyses of the next decade's windows of opportunity for sustainable urban growth.

Author : Frauke Kraas,Surinder Aggarwal,Martin Coy,Günter Mertins
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789048134175

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Megacities by Frauke Kraas,Surinder Aggarwal,Martin Coy,Günter Mertins Pdf

As urbanization continues, and even accelerates, scientists estimate that by 2015 the world will have up to 60 ‘megacities’ – urban areas with more than five million inhabitants. With the irresistible economic attractions of urban centers, particularly in developing countries, making the influx of citizens unstoppable, many of humankind’s coming social, economic and political dramas will be played out in megacities. This book shows how geographers and Earth scientists are contributing to a better understanding of megacities. The contributors analyze the impact of socio-economic and political activities on environmental change and vice versa, and identify solutions to the worst problems. They propose ways of improving the management of megacities and achieving a greater degree of sustainability in their development. The goals, of wise use of human and natural resources, risk reduction (both social and environmental) and quality of life enhancement, are agreed upon. But, as this text proves, the means of achieving these ends are varied. Hence, chapters cover an array of topics, from health management in Indian megacities, to planning in New York, to transport solutions for the chronically traffic-choked Bangkok. Authors cover the impact of climate change on megacities, as well as less tangible issues such as socio-political fragmentation in the urban areas of Rio de Janeiro. This exploration of some of the most crucial issues that we face as a species sets out research that is of the utmost importance, with the potential to contribute substantially to global justice and peace – and thereby prosperity.

Author : Sigrid Bürstmayr,Karl Stocker
Publisher : Birkhäuser
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-08
Category : Design
ISBN : 9783035622034

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Designing Sustainable Cities by Sigrid Bürstmayr,Karl Stocker Pdf

In view of the fact that, by 2050, 70% of the world’s population will live in cities, the subject of "sustainable urban design" is an important issue for UNESCO’s Cities of Design. Taking into account that urban design can make a significant contribution to positive changes in environmental and social matters, the book presents seven inspirational examples for copying; included are analyses and measures for the cities of Detroit, Graz, Istanbul, Mexico City, and Puebla, as well as non-location bound projects. The authors investigate the efficiency of certificates, climate installations for urban spaces, and new ecological, architectural, and sociological concepts for mega-cities. A reader for stakeholders at the interface of social and urban design.

Author : Herbert Girardet
Publisher : UN-HABITAT
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1856750973

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The Gaia Atlas of Cities by Herbert Girardet Pdf

In the last 100 years global urban populations have expanded from 15 to 50%. Urban growth patterns are changing the face of the earth and the condition of humanity. This atlas addresses these key issues, and analyses the problems of expanding cities.

Author : Steef Buijs,Wendy Wanyin Tan,Devisari Tunas
Publisher : 010 Publishers
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9789064507410

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Megacities by Steef Buijs,Wendy Wanyin Tan,Devisari Tunas Pdf

World cities are reaching previously inconceivable sizes and populations. For the last fifteen years, The Megacities Foundation has encouraged public debate on this development, uniting practitioners from the fields of architecture, economics, geography, sociology and urban planning. This book offers a compilation of the Foundation's best lectures, defining megacities and their processes and systems.

Author : Dirk Heinrichs,Kerstin Krellenberg,Bernd Hansjürgens,Francisco Martínez
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783642115448

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Risk Habitat Megacity by Dirk Heinrichs,Kerstin Krellenberg,Bernd Hansjürgens,Francisco Martínez Pdf

Megacity development and the inherent risks and opportunities for humans and the environment is a theme of growing urgency in the 21st century. Focusing on Latin America where urbanization is most advanced, this book studies the complexity of a ‘mega-urban system’ and explores interrelations between sectors and issues by providing an in-depths study of one particular city, Santiago de Chile. The book attempts to (i) focus on the emergence of risk in megacities by analyzing risk elements, (ii) evaluate the extent and severity of risks, (iii) develop strategies to cope with adverse risks, and (iv) to guide urban development by combining concepts with empirical evidence. Drawing on the work of an interdisciplinary and international consortium of academic and professional partners, the book is written for scholars in cross-cutting areas of urban, sustainability, hazard, governance and planning research as well as practitioners from local, regional and international organizations.

Author : Mike Jenks,Colin Jones
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402086472

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Dimensions of the Sustainable City by Mike Jenks,Colin Jones Pdf

The CityForm consortium’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 – economic, social, transport, energy and ecological – 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 consortium’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.

Author : Marco Keiner,Christopher Zegras,Willy A. Schmid,Diego Salmerón
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781402029219

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From Understanding to Action by Marco Keiner,Christopher Zegras,Willy A. Schmid,Diego Salmerón Pdf

Hans van Ginkel Rector, United Nations University The challenges of the world's future are linked to the growing share of the global population that will reside in urban areas. UN projections indicate that by 2030 the world's urban population share will rise to 60 percent. Of the two billion added to the global population, 99 percent will be added to the urban areas of the world. Of this number, 95 percent will be in countries of the developing world. As most people will live in urban areas we had better work to build and organize them as both attractive and less resource consuming places. That is, to promote sustainable urban development is to promote the creation of dense human settlements that are livable and have reduced their impacts on larger scale ecosystems. While much attention has been focused on the "mega-cities," those with a population of over 10 million, the amount of people living in these places will remain almost constant while the smaller and medium size cities will be the great absorbers of the world's urban population. Indeed, it is predicted that while the absolute number of people that will live in urban centers of 10 million or more will increase from approximately 263 to 375 million between 2000 and 20 IS, their share of the total urban population will only increase from 9. 2 percent to 9. 8 percent, a 6. 34 percent increase.

Author : Antje Katzschner,Michael Waibel,Dirk Schwede,Lutz Katzschner,Michael Schmidt,Harry Storch
Publisher : Springer
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783319046150

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Sustainable Ho Chi Minh City: Climate Policies for Emerging Mega Cities by Antje Katzschner,Michael Waibel,Dirk Schwede,Lutz Katzschner,Michael Schmidt,Harry Storch Pdf

As climate change and urban development are closely interlinked and often interact negatively, this edited volume takes Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam’s first mega-urban region as a case study to analyse its vulnerability to climate change and to suggest measures towards a more sustainable urban development. The book offers an overview on land use planning regarding the aspects of urban flooding, urban climate, urban energy and urban mobility as well as spatial views from the angle of urban planning such as the metropolitan level, the city, the neighbourhood and building level. It shows that to a significant degree, measures dealing with climate change can be taken from the toolbox of sustainable urban development and reflects how institutional structures need to change to enhance chances for implementation given socio-cultural and economic constraints. This is merged and integrated into a holistic perspective of planning recommendations, supporting the municipal government to increase its adaptive capacity. The authors are members of a German government funded research project on how to support HCMC’s municipal government to adapt to risks related to climate change.

Author : Stanislav E. Shmelev
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781000638974

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Sustainable Cities Reimagined by Stanislav E. Shmelev Pdf

To assess urban sustainability performance, this book explores several clusters of cities, including megacities, cities of the Global South, European and North American cities, cities of the Middle East and North Africa, cities of Central and South East Asia, a city state of Singapore and a large group of global cities. It applies a multi-criteria approach using a panel of environmental, economic, social and smart indicators to assess progress and policies in global cities including London, New York, Hong Kong, San Francisco, Los Angeles, São Paolo, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Moscow, Beijing, Seoul, Singapore, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo and many others. Additional attention is given to the issues of climate change, poverty and smart dimensions, with renewable energy and the drivers of urban CO2 emissions playing the central role. This book is abundant with case studies considering strategies, policies and performance of the leading cities, including San Francisco, Stockholm and Seoul in greater depth, exploring how their successes can be used by other cities. The book identifies key linkages between different smart and sustainability dimensions as well as investment opportunities in cities with sustainability potential. This book will be of great interest to policy makers, city and regional authorities as well as scholars and students of urban planning and sustainable development aiming to facilitate a sustainability transition in our cities around the world.