Visual Pollution: Concepts, Practices and Management Framework

Visual pollution is an under-studied area of man-made environments that has recently received attention. Visual Pollution: Concepts, Practices, and Management Framework provides the first comprehensive exploration of visual pollution in urban settlements, covering conceptualization, geography-specific visual pollutants, assessment methods, and management frameworks. The book discusses the prevalence of visual pollution geographically and the connection between human behavior, urban aesthetics, management, measurement tools, information systems, and regulatory frameworks. It aims to generate dynamic and practical solutions for mitigating visual pollution and is an essential read for professionals working in urban design, property management, planning, building, and policymakers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Visual pollution is a rapidly emerging and understudied area within the realm of human-made environments that has recently garnered significant attention from researchers. Visual Pollution: Concepts, Practices, and Management Framework presents the first comprehensive and cutting-edge exploration of visual pollution in urban settlements, shedding light on its conceptualization, geography-specific visual pollutants, assessment methods, and management frameworks.

In their insightful work, Nawaz and Wakil delve into the varying prevalence of visual pollution across different regions and explore the intricate relationship between human behavior, urban aesthetics, urban management, measurement tools, information systems, and regulatory frameworks. This novel contribution fills a critical international knowledge gap, offering dynamic and practical solutions for mitigating visual pollution within regulatory and enforcement frameworks.

Designed to cater to a diverse readership with an interest in delving into the complexities of visual pollution, Visual Pollution: Concepts, Practices, and Management Framework serves as an essential resource for professionals and researchers working in the fields of urban design, property management, planning, building, and policymakers grappling with the challenges of rapid urbanization. By providing a holistic perspective, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to address and mitigate the negative impacts of visual pollution on our urban environments and promote sustainable development.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803820422