The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Cities and Landscapes in the Pacific Rim

This handbook addresses the challenges faced by regions and cities in the Pacific Rim, drawing connections between the what, why, and how questions of sustainable development. It highlights place-based approaches and emphasizes the importance of resilient communities, ecosystem services, biodiversity, energy, water, health, and planning and engagement. The book is based on research, dialogue, and collaboration with practical examples and analysis and appeals to academics and students engaged in research involving landscape architecture, architecture, planning, public policy, law, urban studies, geography, environmental science, and area studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 900 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive handbook tackles a growing array of challenges confronting regions and cities in the Pacific Rim, weaving together connections around the fundamental questions of sustainable development policies and planning practices. These challenges encompass the intricate relationship between cities and their surrounding landscapes, spanning diverse boundaries and scales; the enduring disparities in environmental and development outcomes; and the escalating impacts of global climate change, including the anticipation and mitigation of its physical and societal consequences. By drawing upon localized knowledge and contextualized experiences, this edited collection highlights place-based approaches across the Pacific Rim, making a significant contribution to the scholarly and practical understanding of sustainable urban development models, which have predominantly emerged from Western experiences.

The handbook is organized into nine sections, each grounded in rigorous research, engaging dialogue, and collaborative efforts with practical examples and analytical insights. These sections focus on specific themes or dimensions that have profound implications for a holistic vision of city-landscape development, such as resilient communities, ecosystem services and biodiversity, energy, water, health, and planning and engagement.

This international edited collection will captivate academics and students engaged in research across various disciplines, including landscape architecture, architecture, planning, public policy, law, urban studies, geography, environmental science, and area studies. It also serves as a valuable resource for policy makers, professionals, and advocates seeking actionable knowledge and practical ideas to align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. The collection of writings presented in this book reflects a multiyear collaboration of scholars through the Asia-Pacific Research Unit (APRU) on Sustainable Cities and Localities.

By examining these challenges and opportunities, this handbook provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping the Pacific Rim's urban landscapes and offers practical strategies for sustainable development and resilience. It serves as a testament to the region's commitment to building more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities and communities.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367471149