State of the world 2007 our urban future 1st Edition by Linda Starke ISBN 9781849773881 1844073912

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ISBN 10: 1844073912

ISBN 13: 9781849773881

Author:  Linda Starke

State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future by Linda Starke is a publication from the Worldwatch Institute that explores the challenges and opportunities of rapid urbanization. The book discusses how cities are growing at an unprecedented rate, particularly in developing countries, and examines the environmental, social, and economic impacts of this growth.

Key themes include:

The role of sustainable urban planning in addressing climate change.

The rise of megacities and their challenges in infrastructure, housing, and resources.

The need for green architecture, efficient public transportation, and eco-friendly policies.

Strategies for making cities more livable, equitable, and environmentally sustainable.

This edition of State of the World provides insights from experts on how urban areas can become centers of innovation and resilience while minimizing their ecological footprint.

Table of contents: 

1. An Urbanizing World
Kai N. Lee

TIMBUKTU: Greening the Interior

LOJA: A Healthy and Ecological City

2. Providing Clean Water and Sanitation
David Satterthwaite & Gordan McGranahan

LAGOS: Infrastructure Collapse

3. Farming the Cities
Brian Halweil & Danielle Nierenberg

FREETOWN: Urban Farming After War

4. Greening Urban Transportation
Peter Newman & Jeff Kenworthy

LOS ANGELES: Ending Urban Sprawl

MELBOURNE: Reducing the City’s Carbon Emissions

5. Energizing Cities
Janet L. Sawin & Kristen Hughes

RIZHAO: A Solar-Powered City

MALMO: Building a Green Future

6. Reducing Natural Disaster Risk in Cities
Zoe Chafe

JAKARTA: River Management

MUMBAI: Citizen Policing

7. Charting a New Course for Urban Public Health
Carolyn Stephens & Peter Stair

NAIROBI: Life in Kibera

PETRA: Tourism Management

8. Strengthening Local Economies
Mark Roseland with Lena Soots

BRNO: Redeveloping Brownfield Sites

9. Fighting Poverty and Environmental Injustice in Cities
Janice E. Perlman with Molly O’Meara Sheehan

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