Cities contribute around 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions. There is currently a
massive growth in urban areas internationally, especially in developing countries. Urban …

During the process of building the sustainable development paradigm in the last four
decades, the incorporation and integration of the urban dimension has been gaining …

With the advent of 21st century, over last 16–18 years, there has been an exodus of people
moving to urban towns and cities, a phenomenon observed globally. This makes the cities …

Human capital development, attractions of sustainable living standards and renewed
concerns for the planet have redirected city planners to a new frontier: the creation of …

Much of the debate over urban sustainability has revolved around the key components of
sustainable development, and this has resulted in the identification of key concepts and …

A great number of tools that assess sustainability exist. The analysis of 18 urban
sustainability indices and 7 urban sustainability systems of indicators that satisfy the …

The political objective calling for environmentally sustainable development has provided the
canvas for lively dialogue amongst scientists and analysts. Be that as it may, what have …

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 …

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

This report summarizes the sustainability issues faced by cities and points toward the road
ahead. It reviews successes in policy as well as investment, and discusses what is needed …