Rethinking Sustainable Development

Rethinking Sustainable Development

Rethinking Sustainable Development

Tan Yigitcanlar

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Editorial:
IGI Global
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Planificación urbana y municipal
ISBN:
9781616920227
Páginas:
152
Encuadernación:
Otros
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In an atmosphere where civilization is progressing and becoming more aware of the consequences of careless development decisions, rethinking sustainable development-particularly sustainable urban and infrastructure development-has become an inevitable necessity. Rethinking Sustainable Development: Urban Management, Engineering, and Design considers the role of urban, regional and infrastructure planning in achieving sustainable urban and infrastructure development, providing insights into overcoming the consequences of unsustainable development. This companion volume to Sustainable Urban and Regional Infrastructure: Technology, Planning and Management, overviews all aspects of sustainable urban and infrastructure development.

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