The ecology of place : planning for environment, economy and community /

"In The Ecology of Place, Timothy Beatley and Kristy Manning describe a world in which land is consumed sparingly, cities and towns are vibrant and green, local economies thrive, and citizens work together to create places of enduring value. They present a holistic and compelling approach to re...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Beatley, Timothy, 1957-
Other Authors: Manning, Kristy
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, DC : Island Press, ©1997.
Subjects:
City planning > Environmental aspects > United States.
Sustainable development > United States.
Urban ecology (Sociology) > United States.
Urbanisme > Aspect de l'environnement > États-Unis.
Développement durable > États-Unis.
Écologie urbaine > États-Unis.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Regional Planning.
City planning > Environmental aspects
Sustainable development
Urban ecology (Sociology)
Ecologia.
Planejamento ambiental.
United States
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Machine generated contents note: Ch. 1 New Planning Agenda
  • Ch. 2 Envisioning Sustainable Places
  • Ch. 3 Principles of Urban Form
  • Ch. 4 Ecology of Place
  • Ch. 5 Building a Restorative Economy
  • Ch. 6 Civic Community
  • Ch. 7 Getting There from Here: Starting Points and Future Directions.

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