In Europe, modern land use planning systems were formed in a post-war era of political
consensus and economic optimism. The challenge for the emerging planning institutions …

Following the discourse about sustainable development based on the Brundtland
Commission's report and the processes in the UN Committee on Environment and …

It is self-evident that the principles of sustainable development affect urban and rural areas.
Both can contribute to sustainable economic, social and physical development, at global …

The scope of urban policy for sustainable development depends on one's definition of
sustainability. Formulating policy in the narrow sense of the term would involve seeking to …

O ur discussion now turns to the dynamics of economic development policy, in general, and
sustainable urban development policy, in particular. Examining sustainable development at …

With the aid of the “sustainable development” concept, the UN Brundtland Commission
developed in 1984 an alternative living scenario for present and future generations. The …

As indicated in Chapter 1, urban areas are developing rapidly and will continue to do so for
the foreseeable future. The sustainability of urban development is the theme with which this …

During the last five years there has been a sea change within the policy area of land-use
planning. The post-Rio 'new environmental agenda'of sustainability1 has permeated most …

Some municipal and local governments are expanding their role in sustainable
development, but little is known about the nature and extent of these initiatives. This study …

The study of urban settlements has rightly assumed a central importance within the wider
discussions of sustainability. This is not just a reflection of the size and number of towns and …