Green Urbanism Down Under - Learning From Sustainable Communities in Australia

Informationen zum Autor Peter Newman is professor of sustainability at Curtin University in Western Australia. He is the author of Cities as Sustainable Ecosystems (Island Press! 2007). Timothy Beatley is Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities at the University of Virginia. His books include Green Urbanism (Island Press! 2000) and Ecology of Place (Island Press! 1997). Klappentext In this immensely practical book! Timothy Beatley sets out to answer a simple question: what can Americans learn from Australians about "greening" city life? "Green Urbanism Down Under" reports on the current state of "sustainability practice" in Australia and the many lessons that U.S. residents can learn from the best Australian programs and initiatives. Zusammenfassung Australia is similar to the United States in many ways! especially in its 'energy footprint.' This book looks at how 'green' solutions in Australia can benefit US cities. It describes 'green transport' projects! 'city farms!' renewable energy plans! green living programs! and more. It considers a host of public policy initiatives.

Product details

• Authors: Timothy Beatley, Timothy/ Newman Beatley, Peter Newman
• Publisher: Island Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.11.2008
• EAN: 9781597264112
• ISBN: 978-1-59726-411-2
• No. of pages: 280
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature and society: general, reference works; Unternehmen und Umwelt, Grüne Unternehmensansätze, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Stadt- und Gemeindeplanung, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development, Politics / Current Events, ARCHITECTURE / Sustainability & Green Design