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Sustainable Lessons from People-Friendly Places

Author : Avi Friedman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040006264
Total Pages : 390 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Lessons from People-Friendly Places written by Avi Friedman and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current planning and design modes of cities are facing challenges of philosophy and form. Past approaches no longer sustain new demands and call for innovative thinking. In a world that is becoming highly urbanized, the need for a new outlook is propelled by fundamental global changes that touch upon environmental, economic and social aspects. The book introduces fundamental principles of timely sustainable urban design, paying attention to architecture, integration of natural features, public urban spaces and their successful use. Readers will learn how cities are transitioning to active mobility by placing the wellbeing of citizens at the heart of planning; making buildings fit nature; supporting local culture through preservation; and including community gardens in neighborhoods, among others. Written by a practicing architect, professor and author, the book is richly illustrated and features meticulously selected international case studies.

Sustainable Lessons from People-friendly Places

Author : Avi Friedman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781003384687
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (846 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Lessons from People-friendly Places written by Avi Friedman and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Current planning and design modes of cities are facing challenges of philosophy and form. Past approaches no longer sustain new demands and call for innovative thinking. In a world that is becoming highly urbanized, the need for a new outlook is propelled by global fundamental changes that touch upon environmental, economic and social aspects. The book introduces fundamental principles of timely sustainable urban design. It pays attention to architecture, integration of natural features, public urban spaces, and their successful use. Readers will benefit by learning new strategies on how cities are transitioning to active mobility by placing the well being of citizens at the heart of planning; making buildings fit nature; supporting local culture through preservation; and including community gardens in neighborhoods among other. Written by a practicing architect, professor, and an author, the uniqueness of the book is in the choice of topics to make it highly contemporary and the meticulously selected international case studies on their photographs and drawings"--

Poverty, Vulnerability, and Fiscal Sustainability in the People’s Republic of China

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
ISBN 13 : 929262914X
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book Poverty, Vulnerability, and Fiscal Sustainability in the People’s Republic of China written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has a long and successful record of poverty reduction. As incomes rise, the PRC’s new poverty reduction strategy needs to treat poverty as multidimensional, reinvigorate rural development, develop an integrated rural–urban poverty strategy, and include the vulnerable segments of the population in poverty policy. This report delves into the questions: how much fiscal support is needed to finance social services and protection, and how much should be shouldered by individuals and households? It focuses on vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly, young children of rural migrants, and those whose access to health care is jeopardized by urbanization and aging.

Developing Age-Friendly Communities in the UK

Author : Stephen J. Page
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000803139
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Book Synopsis Developing Age-Friendly Communities in the UK by : Stephen J. Page

Download or read book Developing Age-Friendly Communities in the UK written by Stephen J. Page and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-12-23 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ageing population is a global societal issue. Policymakers, planners and the public, third and private sectors must rethink how the built environment and services are delivered to meet the needs of a changing demographic. This is the first book to systematically review the evolution, development and progress of age-friendly thinking in the UK, with a primary focus on the real-world experiences of the people leading place-based initiatives. The book presents the findings of the first in-depth national study of age-friendly programme leaders in the UK, completed in 2021, and provides insights into the development of age-friendly communities, the formative influences from a social policy perspective, the management challenges and the progress towards achieving age-friendly goals. Using primary interview data and narrative analysis, the experiences of working with age-friendly programmes in different organisational forms are explored. The book promotes a greater understanding of what it means to become an age-friendly community in practice, how the programmes have different development pathways, and what influences different outcomes. Embellished with detailed narratives from practitioners, informative tables, and diagrams and figures throughout, the book carefully gathers the voices of a diverse range of decision-makers and leaders associated with the age-friendly movement and provides unique insights on the drivers of change in specific localities. This is a must-read for anyone involved in ageing research or ageing policy and practice as it provides an insightful look into the real world of embedding this community development model in different localities to make a difference to the lives of older people. Topical themes include how these agendas connect with other issues, such as dementia-friendly programmes and the work of the third sector, as well as the growing challenge of what it means to be ‘friendly’ as a community and place and whether ‘friendly’ is becoming an over-used term in relation to place identity. The book has national and global interest for all communities engaged in age-friendly activity, offering exemplars of best practice, achievements in transforming local communities and views on the meaning of ageing, as well as the age-friendly lens as an approach that champions the world through the eyes of older people. It offers a thought-provoking read for anyone with an interest in this expanding area of ageing, irrespective of disciplinary focus.

Learning for a Better Future

Author : Suzanne Hattingh
Publisher : AOSIS
ISBN 13 : 1928523978
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (285 download)

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Download or read book Learning for a Better Future written by Suzanne Hattingh and published by AOSIS. This book was released on 2021-12-31 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Various international scholars and associates of the PASCAL (Place, Social Capital and Learning Regions) International Observatory (Africa hub), under the auspices of the Centre for Local Economic Development (CENLED) based at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), have contributed chapters in this scholarly book. The book aims to demonstrate how a combination of globalisation, pandemics and the impact of innovation and technologies are driving towards a world in which traditional ideas are being challenged. The book carries forward a dual context and relevance: to South African social, educational, economic and cultural development, and the broader international context and action directed at how lifelong learning for all can be fostered in communities as a foundation for a just, human-centred, sustainable world. The distinctive contribution of this book to the production of a local body of knowledge lies in the symbiotic relationships between these objectives, so that South Africa could serve as a test case in working towards approaches that have a wider international significance.

Handbook of Research on Social, Economic, and Environmental Sustainability in the Development of Smart Cities

Author : Vesco, Andrea
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466682833
Total Pages : 519 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Research on Social, Economic, and Environmental Sustainability in the Development of Smart Cities written by Vesco, Andrea and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As population growth accelerates, researchers and professionals face challenges as they attempt to plan for the future. Urban planning is a significant component in addressing the key concerns as the world population moves towards the city and leaves the rural environment behind, yet there are many factors to consider for a well rounded community. The Handbook of Research on Social, Economic, and Environmental Sustainability in the Development of Smart Cities brings together the necessary research and interdisciplinary discussion to address dilemmas created by population growth and the expansion of urban environments. This publication is an essential reference source for researchers, academicians, investors, and practitioners interested in the urban planning and technological advancements necessary for the creation of smart cities.

Healthy and Age-Friendly Cities in the People's Republic of China

Author : Najibullah Habib
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
ISBN 13 : 9292624784
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (926 download)

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Book Synopsis Healthy and Age-Friendly Cities in the People's Republic of China by : Najibullah Habib

Download or read book Healthy and Age-Friendly Cities in the People's Republic of China written by Najibullah Habib and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rapid urbanization and aging in many countries including the People’s Republic of China, along with lessons learned from the coronavirus disease pandemic, emphasize the urgent need to make cities healthier and more accessible for the elderly. This report offers an operational framework to turn the challenges of an emerging four-generation urban society into opportunities. Health impact assessments as well as healthy and age-friendly city action and management plans are proposed as holistic tools to create positive health outcomes and improve urban livability, services, and public spaces. Integrated with urban planning, these practical tools will help make cleaner, healthier, and safer cities that are more pleasant and competitive for people, business and economic development.

Urban Sustainability

Author : Ann Dale
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 144266178X
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (426 download)

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Download or read book Urban Sustainability written by Ann Dale and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2012-09-24 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given ongoing concerns about global climate change and its impacts on cities, the need for sustainable planning has never been greater. This book explores concrete ways to achieve urban sustainability based on integrated planning, policy development, and decision-making. Urban Sustainability is the first book to provide an applied interdisciplinary perspective on the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead in this area. Bringing together researchers and practitioners to explore leading innovations on the ground, this volume combines the theoretical underpinnings of urban sustainability with current practices through highly readable narrative case studies. The contributors also provide fresh perspectives on how issues related to sustainable urban planning and development can be reconciled through collaborative partnerships and engagement processes.

Sustainable Education and Development – Making Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable

Author : Joseph N. Mojekwu
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030909735
Total Pages : 826 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Education and Development – Making Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable written by Joseph N. Mojekwu and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents papers from the 10th Applied Research Conference in Africa (ARCA), showcasing the latest research on education and inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable communities. The conference is focused on applied research discussion and its dissemination, developing understanding about the role of research and researchers in the development of the continent. Education is a key driver to transform lives, build peace, eradicate poverty and drive sustainable development in Africa. Researchers face large challenges to making a meaningful contribution to the development of Africa. It is a continent where research can at time be not viewed directly related to development. The aim of the Applied Research Conference in Africa is to provide a platform for capacity building and networking among researchers in Africa. The proceedings is focussed on applied research, its discussion and dissemination and will be if interest to researchers, professors, graduate students, policymakers and professionals in industry.

Green Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Smart Cities

Author : Saravanan Krishnan
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0323954065
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (239 download)

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Download or read book Green Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Smart Cities written by Saravanan Krishnan and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2023-05-05 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Smart Cities presents a detailed exploration of the adaptation and implementation of green blockchain technology for sustainable and eco-friendly smart city applications. This book covers all aspects of the topic and explores smart cities ecosystem applications of blockchain technology. Novel architectural and business blockchain use case solutions in smart city implementations are at the core of this book, which will be beneficial for all researchers, engineers, graduate students, smart city practitioners, and city administrators who are engaged in green blockchain and smart cities-related technologies. Covers a wide variety of topics Offers readers multiple perspectives from a variety of disciplines Written by an internationally diverse group of experts in their respective fields Includes a section on use cases as well as current challenges and future directions

Learning about Corporate Social Responsibility

Author : Jacqueline Cramer
Publisher : IOS Press
ISBN 13 : 9784274906138
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Learning about Corporate Social Responsibility written by Jacqueline Cramer and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Enhancing Sustainability

Author : Hendrike A. van de Linde
Publisher : IUCN
ISBN 13 : 2831704278
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (317 download)

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Book Synopsis Enhancing Sustainability by : Hendrike A. van de Linde

Download or read book Enhancing Sustainability written by Hendrike A. van de Linde and published by IUCN. This book was released on 1998 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The papers in this inaugural volume were presented at a workshop organized by the IUCN Sustainable Use Initiative (SUI) during the 1st World Conservation Congress, 1996. The first section includes several thought-provoking papers on broad issues pertaining to sustainable use. Three subsequent sections include papers from sessions organized by Regional Specialist Groups on artisanal fisheries, community-based management of forests and managing wildlife for sustainable use. Abstracts are provided in English, French, and Spanish.

Education And Awareness Of Sustainability - Proceedings Of The 3rd Eurasian Conference On Educational Innovation 2020 (Ecei 2020)

Author : Charles Tijus
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9811228019
Total Pages : 1004 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (112 download)

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Download or read book Education And Awareness Of Sustainability - Proceedings Of The 3rd Eurasian Conference On Educational Innovation 2020 (Ecei 2020) written by Charles Tijus and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 1004 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume represents the proceedings of the 3rd Eurasian Conference on Educational Innovation 2020 (ECEI 2020). Thes conference is organized by the International Institute of Knowledge Innovation and Invention (IIKII), and was held on February 5-7, 2020 in Hanoi, Vietnam.ECEI 2020 provides a unified communication platform for researchers in a range of topics in education innovation and other related fields. This proceedings volume enables interdisciplinary collaboration of science and engineering technologists. It is a fine starting point for establishing an international network in the academic and industrial fields.

Slow Cities

Author : Paul Tranter
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128153172
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)

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Download or read book Slow Cities written by Paul Tranter and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-06-18 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slow Cities: Conquering Our Speed Addiction for Health and Sustainability demonstrates, counterintuitively, that reducing the speed of travel within cities saves time for residents and creates more sustainable, liveable, prosperous and healthy environments. This book examines the ways individuals and societies became dependent on transport modes that required investment in speed. Using research from multiple disciplinary perspectives, the book demonstrates ways in which human, economic and environmental health are improved with a slowing of city transport. It identifies effective methods, strategies and policies for decreasing the speed of motorised traffic and encouraging a modal shift to walking, cycling and public transport. This book also offers a holistic assessment of the impact of speed on daily behaviours and life choices, and shows how a move to slow down will - perhaps surprisingly - increase accessibility to the city services and activities that support healthy, sustainable lives and cities. Includes cases from cities in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australasia Uses evidence-based research to support arguments about the benefits of slowing city transport Adopts a broad view of health, including the health of individuals, neighbourhoods and communities as well as economic health and environmental health Includes text boxes, diagrams and photos illustrating the slowing of transport in cities throughout the world, and a list of references including both academic sources and valuable websites

Environmental Pollution in China

Author : Daniel K. Gardner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190696117
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book Environmental Pollution in China written by Daniel K. Gardner and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When Deng Xiaoping introduced market reforms in the late 1970s, few would have imagined what the next four decades would bring. China's GDP has grown on average nearly 10 percent annually since, and its economy is now the second largest in the world. But such staggering progress has come at great cost : rampant pollution of the country's air, water, and soil. In Environmental pollution in China : what everyone needs to know, Daniel K. Gardner examines the range of factors, economic, social, political, and historical, that have contributed to the degradation of China's environment. He explores the effects of pollution on human health, the public response to the widespread pollution, the measures the government is taking to clean up the environment, and the country's efforts to lessen its dependence on fossil fuels and develop clean sources of energy. Concise, accessible, and authoritative, this book serves as an ideal primer on one of the world's most challenging environmental crises."--Page 4 de la couverture.

Sustainable Neighbourhoods for Ageing in Place

Author : Nestor Asiamah
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031415949
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (314 download)

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Download or read book Sustainable Neighbourhoods for Ageing in Place written by Nestor Asiamah and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely book provides an understanding of how an ageing population can maintain health in the ageing process in their preferred homes and neighbourhoods while coping with global crises of climate change events, infectious diseases, systemic violence, and radical or extreme industrialisation. It is the first-known volume to consider the four crises as health and social threats to healthy longevity from a sustainability perspective. The book is a collection of commentaries, theoretical frameworks, case studies, and empirical evidence that: (1) provides an analysis of how the crises affect neighbourhood attributes and the ability of residents to use them to maintain health while living in their preferred neighbourhoods, and (2) suggests potential interventions for enabling residents to utilise these attributes for health while living at home in contexts experiencing the crises. Contributions are authored by scholars and practitioners from various disciplines including public health, health care, architecture, engineering, human resources development, information technology, and finance. Among the topics covered: The Impact of Crises on Older Adults’ Health and Function: An Intergenerational Perspective A Behavioural Approach to Sustainable Neighbourhoods: A Philosophical Construction of a Friendly Neighbourhood Assistive Technologies for Ageing in Place: A Theoretical Proposition of Human Development Postulates “Sustainable Ageing” in a World of Crises Sustainable Neighbourhoods for Ageing in Place: An Interdisciplinary Voice Against Global Crises serves as both a primary and secondary text particularly suited for post-graduate level study (e.g., MSc, PhD). Each chapter richly describes events, phenomena and models in a way that fits contemporary curricula for students and instructors in sociology, gerontology, architecture, environmental science studies, sustainability, ageing studies, and public health. Researchers in a broad range of disciplines can use the book as a research guide to design their studies based on models and insights described in its contents. With theoretical frameworks and recommendations from this book, stakeholders can understand what a sustainable neighbourhood is in the context of crises by presenting problems and solutions from different countries and disciplines.

Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Computational Models

Author : Rajganesh Nagarajan
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 104002694X
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Computational Models written by Rajganesh Nagarajan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fields of intelligent systems and sustainability have been gaining momentum in the research community. They have drawn interest in such research fields as computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, and other associated engineering disciples. The promise of intelligent systems applied to sustainability is becoming a reality due to the recent advancements in the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, blockchain, deep learning, and machine learning. The emergence of intelligent systems has given rise to a wide range of techniques and algorithms using an ensemble approach to implement novel solutions for complex problems associated with sustainability. Intelligent Systems and Sustainable Computational Models: Concepts, Architecture, and Practical Applications explores this ensemble approach towards building a sustainable future. It explores novel solutions for such pressing problems as smart healthcare ecosystems, energy efficient distributed computing, affordable renewable resources, mitigating financial risks, monitoring environmental degradation, and balancing climate conditions. The book helps researchers to apply intelligent systems to computational sustainability models to propose efficient methods, techniques, and tools. The book covers such areas as: Intelligent and adaptive computing for sustainable energy, water, and transportation networks Blockchain for decentralized systems for sustainable applications, systems, and infrastructure IoT for sustainable critical infrastructure Explainable AI (XAI) and decision-making models for computational sustainability Sustainable development using edge computing, fog computing and cloud computing Cognitive intelligent systems for e-learning Artificial Intelligence and machine learning for large scale data Green computing and cyber physical systems Real-time applications in healthcare, agriculture, smart cities, and smart governance. By examining how intelligent systems can build a sustainable society, the book presents systems solutions that can benefit researchers and professionals in such fields as information technology, health, energy, agricultural, manufacturing, and environmental protection.