City-Region 2020 : Integrated Planning for a Sustainable Environment
by
Joe Ravetz
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1853836060
ISBN-13
9781853836060
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Earthscan Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 1st, 2000
Print length
320 Pages
Weight
558 grams
Dimensions
17.20 x 23.80 x 2.80 cms
Ksh 8,600.00
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Offers a vision of a sustainable urban future, through integrated strategic management of the Manchester city-region. This title examines linkages and synergies between economic, social and environmental sectors; technical scenarios for land use, energy and material flows; and, spatial scenarios for each area and settlement type.
Based on analysis of the Manchester city-region, this book offers a vision of a sustainable urban future, through integrated strategic management of the entire city-region. It translates principles into practice for achieving the necessary balance to ensure a higher standard of living and safe environment. The text presents: a 25-year horizon for the evolution and restructuring of the urban system; a focus for linkages and synergies between economic, social and environmental sectors; technical scenarios for land use, energy and material flows; spatial scenarios for each area and settlement type; and lateral thinking on cultural, information, localization and globalization trends. Also included are practical actions, methods and tools such as sustainability indicators and appraisals that can be applied anywhere in the western world.
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