Sustainable Cities In Asia

Author : Federico Caprotti,Li Yu
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317284888

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Sustainable Cities in Asia by Federico Caprotti,Li Yu Pdf

With Asia’s cities undergoing unprecedented growth in the 21st century, lauded the ‘urban century’ by many, Sustainable Cities in Asia provides a timely examination of the challenges facing cities across the continent including some of the projects, approaches and solutions that are currently being tested. This book uses numerous case studies, analysing topical issues ranging from city cycling in India, to green spaces in China, to the use of community-led energy generation projects in post-Fukushima Japan. Containing contributions from an international team of scholars, it also takes a multi-disciplinary approach and draws on examples from a wide range of countries, including China, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. Ultimately, by providing a comprehensive discussion of the broader debates around the shape of sustainable urbanism, it demonstrates that Asia is one of the most active regions in terms of the development of sustainable city strategies. Tackling the contemporary issues of key importance for sustainability, such as property markets, migration and transport, this book will appeal to students and scholars of Urban Geography, Sustainability, Environmental Studies and Asian studies.

Author : Brian Roberts,Trevor Kanaley
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : City planning
ISBN : 9789715616072

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Urbanization and Sustainability in Asia by Brian Roberts,Trevor Kanaley Pdf

This book considers urbanization in Asia and presents case studies of sustainable development "best practice" from 12 Asian countries: Bangladesh, Cambodia, People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

Author : Peter J. Marcotullio
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351878449

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Towards Sustainable Cities by Peter J. Marcotullio Pdf

While there has been much recent research into achieving sustainability in urban areas, most of this is specific to a particular region. This volume broadens these discussions by extending the analysis from North American and European cities to include East Asian cities. Many cities in Asia have deep historical roots, have sustained dense populations through time and have grown prosperous in recent decades. They also face significant environmental degradation and other planning challenges. In bringing together and comparing strategies and experiences from three distinct global regions, this book offers unique insights and new perspectives on the challenges of moving towards greater urban sustainability. While questioning which strategies can promote sustainable cities in a global context, the book also illustrates that while formulae generated out of American and European experience cannot be universally applied, some of the analytical approaches and experience of the other developed countries can offer insights for those working in different contexts. It argues that managing urban change for greater urban sustainability in diverse regions requires detailed understanding of local issues and regional strategies as well as strong support from local communities.

Author : Walter Leal Filho,Judy Rogers,Usha Iyer-Raniga
Publisher : Springer
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319732930

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Sustainable Development Research in the Asia-Pacific Region by Walter Leal Filho,Judy Rogers,Usha Iyer-Raniga Pdf

This multidisciplinary book focuses on best practices in sustainability research in the Asia-Pacific Region. Drawing links between research, practice, education for sustainability and the needs of industry, it addresses the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The book also presents research undertaken by a wide range of universities on matters related to sustainable development, in order to promote research in this area across multiple disciplines. Four key themes are explored: (1) Education for Sustainability. (2) Sustainable Cities. (3) Sustainable Buildings. (4) Sustainable Infrastructure. This unique book documents and disseminates the wealth of know-how on sustainable development research in the Asia-Pacific Region today. It presents lessons learned and comparative case studies from various countries, including India, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia.

Author : Zhenjiang Shen,Ling Huang,KuangHui Peng,Jente Pai
Publisher : Springer
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319700250

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Green City Planning and Practices in Asian Cities by Zhenjiang Shen,Ling Huang,KuangHui Peng,Jente Pai Pdf

Urban planners across the world are faced with sustainable development issues in their work, especially when they are tasked with creating green cities or where sustainable and smart growth in urban settings are set as primary goals. This book introduces green city planning and practices from the three dimensions of green-building innovation, community development and smart city strategies, and argues that effective implementation of green city planning are a necessary pre-condition for reaching sustainable urban development. A range of authors representing a broad disciplinary spectrum bring together the different standards of green building methods and urban design techniques and clearly sketch the roles of both spatial designers and urban researchers in the implementation of green city planning at regional, community and single-building level in order to arrive at an integrated approach across different scales.

Author : Yamini Narayanan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317755418

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Religion and Urbanism by Yamini Narayanan Pdf

Conceptions of 'sustainable cities' in the pluralistic and multireligious urban settlements of developing nations need to develop out of local cultural, religious and historical contexts to be inclusive and accurately respond to the needs of the poor, ethnic and religious minorities, and women. Religion and Urbanism contributes to an expanded understanding of 'sustainable cities' in South Asia by demonstrating the multiple, and often conflicting ways in which religion enables or challenges socially equitable and ecologically sustainable urbanisation in the region. In particular, this collection focuses on two aspects that must inform the sustainable cities discourse in South Asia: the intersections of religion and urban heritage, and religion and various aspects of informality. This book makes a much-needed contribution to the nexus between religion and urban planning for researchers, postgraduate students and policy makers in Sustainable Development, Development Studies, Urban Studies, Religious Studies, Asian Studies, Heritage Studies and Urban and Religious Geography.

Author : Ah Foong Foo,Belinda K. P. Yuen
Publisher : NUS Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9971692287

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Sustainable Cities in the 21st Century by Ah Foong Foo,Belinda K. P. Yuen Pdf

This book is about the growth and future development of cities. Its collection of nine essays brings together a variegation of views and visions of how we might build sustaining cities into the 21st century, with one staying concern: a better tomorrow. The essays do not profess to provide answers but rather, alternative starting points for further explorations and reflections on the meaning of sustainable development for our cities.

Author : Bharat Dahiya,Ashok Das
Publisher : Springer
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811367090

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New Urban Agenda in Asia-Pacific by Bharat Dahiya,Ashok Das Pdf

This book explores significant aspects of the New Urban Agenda in the Asia-Pacific region, and presents, from different contexts and perspectives, innovative interventions afoot for transforming the governance of 21st-century cities in two key areas: (i) urban planning and policy; and (ii) service delivery and social inclusion. Representing institutions across a wide geography, academic researchers and development practitioners from Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America have authored the chapters that lend the volume its distinctly diverse topical foci. Based on a wide range of cases and intriguing experiences, this collection is a uniquely valuable resource for everyone interested in the present and future of cities and urban regions in Asia-Pacific.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814466622

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Towards a Liveable and Sustainable Urban Environment by Anonim Pdf

Author : Zheng Zhao
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-12-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789813236837

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Green Development Of Asia-pacific Cities: Building Better Cities Towards 2030 by Zheng Zhao Pdf

The book evaluates and analyses the level of green development in over 100 major cities in Asia Pacific. A quantitative analysis of the relationship with economic growth, income distribution, innovation capabilities, service sector, governance levels, and city clusters are accumulated and presented in the form of a new index; the Urban Green Development Index (UGDI). Amongst the cities discussed in the case studies are Penang (Malaysia), Singapore, Vladivostok (Russia), Portland (USA), Hamburg (Germany), and Stockholm (Sweden).

Author : United Nations
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789210045667

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The Future of Asian & Pacific Cities by United Nations Pdf

This report is an important resource to explore critical and emerging policy opportunities to realize urban sustainability for the Asian and Pacific region. It informs policies and actions from a sustainable development perspective, putting cities at the centre of development policy debates. It identifies future policy pathways for urban decision makers and stakeholders to reimagine the built and natural environments in Asian and Pacific cities and offers policy solutions across different types of cities to achieve the global development agendas. The solutions address four major development challenges – natural resource management, climate change, disaster risk and inequalities – through a focus on the key means of implementation to accelerate the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.

Author : John Calautit,Fernanda Rodrigues,Hassam Chaudhry,Haşim Altan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319616452

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Towards Sustainable Cities in Asia and the Middle East by John Calautit,Fernanda Rodrigues,Hassam Chaudhry,Haşim Altan Pdf

This volume presents innovative work on innovative methods, tools and practices aimed at supporting the transition of Asian and Middle Eastern cities and regions towards a more smart and sustainable dimension. The role of the built and urban environment are becoming more pronounced in Asia and Middle East as the regions continues to experience rapid increase in population and urbanisation, which have only led to an increase in environmental degradation but also rise in energy consumption and emissions. Individual chapters covers timely topics such as sustainable infrastructure, transportation, renewable energy, water and methods supporting an innovative and sustainable development of urban areas. Real-world examples are presented to highlight recent developments and advancements in design, construction and transportation infrastructures. This volume is part of the proceedings of the 1st GeoMEast International Congress and Exhibition on Sustainable Civil Infrastructures, Egypt 2017.

Author : Fu-chen Lo,Peter Marcotullio
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015054112498

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Globalization and the Sustainability of Cities in the Asia Pacific Region by Fu-chen Lo,Peter Marcotullio Pdf

This collection of essays examines the sustainability concerns surrounding social and environmental conditions in the major cities of the Asia Pacific region. Issues considered include: globalisation, foreign direct investment, international migration and the changing pattern of cities. The second part of the book focuses on particular types of cities with case studies: 'post industrial capital exporting cities' such as Tokyo and Seoul; 'borderless cities' such as Hong Kong and Singapore; 'industrial cities' such as Shanghai and Bangkok; and 'amenity cities' such as Sydney.

Author : Mélanie Robertson
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781853397233

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Sustainable Cities by Mélanie Robertson Pdf

4 Healthy, sustainable, and culturally appropriate living and working environments: Domestic pig production in Malika, Senegal5 Housing for the urban poor through informal providers, Dhaka, Bangladesh; 6 Socio-spatial tensions and interactions: An ethnography of the condominium housing of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; 7 Partnership modalities for the management of drinking water in poor urban neighbourhoods: The example of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo; 8 Rethink, reuse: Improving collective action capacity regarding solid waste management and income generation in Koh Kred, Thailand.

Author : Liang Fook Lye,Gang Chen
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789814287760

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Towards a Liveable and Sustainable Urban Environment by Liang Fook Lye,Gang Chen Pdf

With cities rapidly encroaching onto surrounding lands, the notion of "eco-city" proposes an innovative yet pragmatic approach to designing, building and operating cities in a way that the destructive impact of human urban activity upon nature will be significantly reduced. This book comprises of papers from a workshop organized by the East Asian Institute on Eco-cities in East Asia on 27 February 2009 in Singapore. Contributed by scholars, officials and environmental specialists from Japan, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines, the papers focus on how individual governments in these countries undertake eco-city projects. The book also highlights best practices that are useful to policy makers and anyone else who seeks to learn from the experiences of other countries in order to reduce their ecological footprints.