Wild Spaces in Urban Development: Grassroots Imaginaries in a Globalising World

A book about urbanization and its effects on the environment, based on primary research from across Asia, South America, and Europe. It will appeal to students and researchers in various disciplines, from the built environment to geographers and ecologists.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Based on extensive primary research conducted in towns and cities across Asia, South America, and Europe, this groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of urban sustainability. With its engaging and accessible writing style, it appeals to students and researchers across a diverse range of disciplines, from those with an interest in the built environment to geographers and ecologists.

The book delves into the complex challenges and opportunities facing urban areas today, highlighting the critical role that cities play in shaping our future. It explores the various dimensions of urban sustainability, including economic, environmental, and social aspects, and provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing these issues.

Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical examples, the book offers valuable insights into the strategies and practices that can be adopted to promote sustainable urban development. It discusses the importance of urban planning, transportation, energy consumption, waste management, and community engagement in achieving sustainable outcomes.

Moreover, the book emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for a holistic approach to addressing urban sustainability challenges. It highlights the role of governments, businesses, and individuals in promoting sustainable practices and fostering a more sustainable future for cities.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of urban sustainability and the steps that can be taken to promote a more sustainable and resilient urban future.

Based on extensive primary research conducted in towns and cities across Asia, South America, and Europe, this groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of urban sustainability.

With its engaging and accessible writing style, it appeals to students and researchers across a diverse range of disciplines, from those with an interest in the built environment to geographers and ecologists.

The book delves into the complex challenges and opportunities facing urban areas today, highlighting the critical role that cities play in shaping our future.

It explores the various dimensions of urban sustainability, including economic, environmental, and social aspects, and provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing these issues.

Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical examples, the book offers valuable insights into the strategies and practices that can be adopted to promote sustainable urban development.

It discusses the importance of urban planning, transportation, energy consumption, waste management, and community engagement in achieving sustainable outcomes.

Moreover, the book emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for a holistic approach to addressing urban sustainability challenges.

It highlights the role of governments, businesses, and individuals in promoting sustainable practices and fostering a more sustainable future for cities.

Overall, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of urban sustainability and the steps that can be taken to promote a more sustainable and resilient urban future.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032449340