Sustainable cities : urbanization and the environment in international perspective

摘要: These papers were originally presented at a colloquium on Human Settlements and Sustainable Development held in Toronto Canada June 1990. The focus is the implications of contemporary urbanization for future global environment. "To assess whether cities can be sustainable environmental terms book brings together comprehensive studies urban experience nine major countries regions: United States Western Europe Eastern Japan Southeast Asia China Hong Kong Africa Latin America. chapters examine meaning development specific region growth structure systems effects possible climatic changes areas political environment within which operate pressures caused by intense use services natural resources. Chapters conclude with policy proposals increasing sustainability." (EXCERPT)