Although urbanization steadily increases, many modern cities are finding the
accommodation of their populations an increasingly difficult task. Planners and policy …

This paper reflects upon the conceptual challenges involved in undertaking sustainable-
cities research. It draws upon our involvement in a wide variety of sustainable-cities …

This chapter outlines the framework for a more comprehensive accounting of cities'
environmental performance within a commitment to other sustainable development goals …

The aim of this book is to highlight the great potential of decentralized (ie local or urban)
energy policies in achieving environmentally-benign developments for modern cities. Urban …

Interest in the sustainable city is growing around the world and with it come important
questions about governing sustainable urban development. Why are there blockages to …

The size of modern cities, too, in terms of numbers as well as physical scale, is
unprecedented: in 1800 there was only one city with a million people–London. In the 19th …

Massive growth is threatening the sustainability of cities and the quality of city life. Mass
urbanisation can lead to social instability, undermining the capacity of cities to be …

As climate change develops, with most of the world population living in urban areas,
decarbonisation of cities is among the greatest challenges of the coming decades. In the …

The role of the city in environmental management is increasingly coming to the fore. A
central element in creating urban environmental sustainability is the adoption of appropriate …

The need for more sustainable cities has become a primary objective of urban strategies.
The urgency for a radical transition towards sustainability in a long term-vision has brought …