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Transforming cities with transit : transit and land-use integration for sustainable urban development /

Explores the complex process of transit and land-use integration in rapidly growing cities in developing countries. As one of the most promising strategies for advancing environmental sustainability, economic competitiveness, and socially inclusive development in fast-growing cities, transit and lan...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Suzuki, Hiroaki, 1951-
Otros Autores: Cervero, Robert, Iuchi, Kanako
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : World Bank, ©2013.
Colección:Urban development series (Washington, D.C.)
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Explores the complex process of transit and land-use integration in rapidly growing cities in developing countries. As one of the most promising strategies for advancing environmental sustainability, economic competitiveness, and socially inclusive development in fast-growing cities, transit and land-use integration is increasingly being embraced by policy-makers at all levels of government. This book focuses on identifying barriers to and opportunities for effective coordination of transport infrastructure and urban development. Global best-case practices of transit-oriented metropolises that have direct relevance to cities in developing countries are introduced.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxiii, 205 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780821397503
0821397508