America's urban future : lessons from north of the border /

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In this book, urban experts Tomalty and Mallach show how Canada, a country similar to the US in many respects, has fostered healthier urban centers and more energy- and resource-efficient suburban growth. They call for a rethinking of US public policies across those areas and look closely at what ma...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Tomalty, Ray (Autor), Mallach, Alan (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington : Island Press, [2015]
Temas:
Urban renewal > United States.
Urban renewal > Canada.
City planning > United States.
City planning > Canada.
City planning > Environmental aspects.
Rénovation urbaine > États-Unis.
Rénovation urbaine > Canada.
Urban & municipal planning.
Landscape art & architecture.
The environment.
ARCHITECTURE > Urban & Land Use Planning.
City planning
City planning > Environmental aspects
Urban renewal
Canada
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Changing world, changing cities
  • Canada and the United States : similar yet different
  • Differences in livability and sustainability
  • Differences in urban form and transportation systems
  • Organizing government : powers, boundaries, and governance systems
  • Urban connectivity : integrated transportation planning
  • Social policy and a more inclusive society
  • Vibrant, diverse central cities
  • Growing sustainable suburbs
  • Learning from Canada : conclusion and recommendations.

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