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America's Urban Future : Lessons from North of the Border.

The headlines about cities celebrating their resurgence-with empty nesters and Millennials alike investing in our urban areas, moving away from car dependence, and demanding walkable, transit-oriented neighborhoods. But, in reality, these changes are taking place in a scattered and piecemeal fashion...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Tomalty, Ray
Otros Autores: Mallach, Alan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington : Island Press, 2016.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • About Island Press; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1. Changing World, Changing Cities; 2. Canada and the United States: Similar yet Different; 3. Differences in Livability and Sustainability; 4. Differences in Urban Form and Transportation Systems; 5. Organizing Government: Powers, Boundaries, and Governance Systems; 6. Urban Connectivity: Integrated Transportation Planning; 7. Social Policy and a More Inclusive Society; 8. Vibrant, Diverse Central Cities; 9. Growing Sustainable Suburbs; 10. Learning from Canada: Conclusion and Recommendations; Notes.