Leading planning and geography authors present this comprehensive assessment of the extent to which the physical and social make up of Western cities accommodates and nourishes the needs of children and youth. Examining the areas of planning, design, social policy, transport and housing, Creating Child Friendly Cities outlines strengths and deficiencies in the processes that govern urban development and change from the perspective of children and youth. Issues explored include children's view of the city and why this is unique; the 'obesity epidemic': is it caused by cities?; the journey to...
Leading planning and geography authors present this comprehensive assessment of the extent to which the physical and social make up of Western cities ...
Australians from all walks of life have begun to realise the nation s cities cannot sustain profligate growth indefinitely. Dwindling water supplies, failing food bowls, increased energy costs, more severe bushfires, severe storms, flooding, coastal erosion, rising transport expenses, housing shortages and environmental pollution are now daily news headlines. Australia s cities may have reached their ecological limits: a new model for planning the places we live is needed.
Understanding the natural cycles of the city is just as important to planning our cities as knowledge of local...
Australians from all walks of life have begun to realise the nation s cities cannot sustain profligate growth indefinitely. Dwindling water supplie...
Australians from all walks of life have begun to realise the nation's cities cannot sustain profligate growth indefinitely. Dwindling water supplies, failing food bowls, increased energy costs, more severe bushfires, severe storms, flooding, coastal erosion, rising transport expenses, housing shortages and environmental pollution are now daily news headlines. Australia's cities may have reached their ecological limits: a new model for planning the places we live is needed.
Understanding the natural cycles of the city is just as important to planning our cities as knowledge of local...
Australians from all walks of life have begun to realise the nation's cities cannot sustain profligate growth indefinitely. Dwindling water supplie...
Where is planning in 21st century Australia? What are the key challenges that confront planning? What does planning scholarship reveal about the state of planning practice in meeting the needs of urban and regional Australians? The Routledge Handbook of Australian Urban and Regional Planning includes 27 chapters that answer these and many other questions that confront planners working in urban and regional areas in 21st century Australia. It provides a single source for cutting edge thinking and research across a broad range of the most important topics in...
Where is planning in 21st century Australia? What are the key challenges that confront planning? What does planning scholarship reveal a...
