Box 2.5 Advantages of local Action Local governments may have more scope to be inclusive than national governments because they are smaller in scale and less According to a recent influential book by David Osborne and Ted liaebler, ...
First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Making Cities Work brings together leading writers and scholars on urban America to offer critical perspectives on how to sustain prosperous, livable cities in today's fast-evolving economy.
"Making cities work is hard work. This book offers a thoughtful collection of new information and creative solutions that can advance the progress of our cities--and improve the quality of life in our nation.
This book is an outcome of the conference 'Urban Innovation: Working Solutions to the Problems of Human Settlement' held in 1977.
Cities around the world are facing severe environmental challenges; many have high levels of air and soil pollution, overcrowding, poor sanitation and growing waste disposal problems. This book takes a...
Looks at environmental challenges facing cities around the world: high levels of air and soil pollution, overcrowding, poor sanitation and growing waste disposal problems. Includes 18 case studies from around the world.
... work of research , but also to draw together the many individuals and agencies she was finding who wanted to improve the quality of life of Pasadena . When she had finished presenting her report to the vestry , they ... MAKING CITIES WORK.
Making Cities Work examines the characteristics that make cities pleasant and practical places to live and work. Featuring 30 individual case studies which focus on getting to, enjoying, and moving...