Containing the proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and
Sustainability this book addresses the multi-disciplinary aspects of urban planning; a result …

Containing research on sustainable urban redevelopment presented at the latest in a
biennial series organised by the Wessex Institute of Technology, this book addresses an …

With majority of the Earth's people now urban dwellers, and cities being the most efficient
habitat for the utilisation of resources, it is imperative that we continue to support standards …

In this article the future of sustainable urbanism is discussed. In current times a complex of
uncertainties demands sustainable environments. Three uncertainties are distinguished …

Ever since the publication of the Brundtland Report, Europe has been awash with policy
documents on sustainable building and sustainable cities. Many developers, contractors …

The character of the city has been changing for as long as people have been urban
dwellers. Its diverse functions have included marketplace, theatrical stage, place of …

At the dawn of the third millennium, planet Earth entered a zone of turbulence. The 2008
crisis added economic uncertainty to the threat of global warming and extreme events such …

In order to be ready for the harsh environmental challenges of the 21st century, cities need a
new planning agenda. Defining this agenda is impossible without first revisiting the core …

Global populations have grown rapidly in recent decades, leading to ever increasing
demands for shelter, resources, energy and utilities. Coupled with the worldwide need to …

Probably one of the most important defeats for sustainable development during this century
is dealing with the unpreceded challenges facing cities. Especially demographic …