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GIS in Sustainable Urban Planning and Management: A Global Perspective
GIS in Sustainable Urban Planning and Management: A Global Perspective
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GIS is used to better understand and solve urban problems. This book explores and illustrates the capacity of geo-information and GIS to inform practitioners and other participants in the processes of urban planning and management. It discusses the concept of sustainable urban development, the role of urban planning in shaping cities, and the threats faced by urban dwellers from natural hazards and climate change. It also showcases the importance of GIS in analyzing and evaluating the position of disadvantaged groups and areas in cities and provides examples of applied GIS in urban sustainability and resilience.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 364 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
GIS is an increasingly valuable tool for understanding and addressing urban challenges. In "GIS in Sustainable Urban Planning and Management: A Global Perspective," authors delve into the role of geo-information and GIS in informing practitioners and stakeholders involved in urban planning and management processes. The book explores sustainable urban development, its various frameworks, and the various methods used to measure sustainability. It also emphasizes the importance of sustainable urban development in the urban policy arena.
The second part of the book focuses on the impact of urban planning on cities, examining the spatial configurations, activity patterns, and functional demands required to achieve strategic objectives. It also recognizes the growing threat posed by natural hazards and climate change to urban dwellers. The book is written by experts in the applications of geo-information in urban management, showcasing the importance of GIS in better understanding current urban challenges and providing innovative approaches to urban planning.
Through real-world case studies, the book illustrates the use of GIS in analyzing and evaluating the position of disadvantaged groups and areas within cities, as well as in promoting urban sustainability and resilience. The concept of sustainable development remains central to the United Nations' new development agenda, particularly for students from the Global South and Global North.
Overall, "GIS in Sustainable Urban Planning and Management: A Global Perspective" is a comprehensive and insightful resource for professionals, researchers, and students interested in advancing urban sustainability and resilience through the use of GIS and geo-information.
Weight: 670g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032475806
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