Barbara Norman
Urban Planning for Climate Change
Urban Planning for Climate Change
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This book explores the future challenges and opportunities for planning cities and towns in a changing climate and recommends key actions for more resilient urban futures. It emphasizes the role of urban planning in addressing climate change and highlights innovative practices and capacity-building opportunities. The book also covers the complex issue of urban resettlement and adaptation, working with nature, and delivering real action on climate change with local communities. It provides ten essential actions for urban planning and encourages the next generation to embrace these opportunities with creativity and innovation.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Urban Planning for Climate Change is a comprehensive guide that delves into the future challenges and opportunities facing urban planning in a rapidly changing climate. It emphasizes the crucial role of urban planning in addressing climate change and explores innovative approaches and strategies for creating more resilient and sustainable urban settlements.
The book begins by examining current practices in urban planning and identifying areas for improvement and innovation. It highlights the importance of carbon-neutral development, building back better, and creating more resilient urban settlements that can withstand the impacts of climate change. A special issue is dedicated to exploring the complex challenge of urban resettlement, focusing on adaptation, working with nature, and delivering real action on climate change with local communities.
Norman, the author, offers ten essential actions for urban planning for climate change, accompanied by suggestions to inspire the next generation to embrace these opportunities with creativity and innovation. Each chapter features key messages and implications for practice, making the book valuable for students, scholars, practitioners, and communities engaged in planning more climate resilient urban and regional futures.
The book's comprehensive coverage includes topics such as urban heat islands, green infrastructure, sustainable transportation, renewable energy, urban agriculture, and social equity. It provides a holistic framework for urban planning that integrates environmental, social, and economic considerations to achieve sustainable and resilient outcomes.
By highlighting the importance of urban planning in addressing climate change, Urban Planning for Climate Change contributes to the growing body of knowledge and expertise in this field. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, planners, developers, and community members seeking to develop and implement effective strategies for building more climate resilient cities and regions.
In conclusion, Urban Planning for Climate Change is a must-read for anyone interested in shaping a more sustainable and resilient future for our cities and towns. It provides a comprehensive and practical guide to urban planning in a changing climate, offering valuable insights and recommendations for creating more climate resilient urban and regional futures.
Weight: 300g
Dimension: 214 x 389 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367485993
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