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Creating the Next Generation of Urban Places: A Groundbreaking Guide to Sustainable and Equitable Urban Development

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Cities are the engines of economic growth and innovation. They are also home to a majority of the world's population. However, cities are also facing a number of challenges, including climate change, inequality, and congestion.

Creating the Next Generation of Urban Places is a groundbreaking guide to sustainable and equitable urban development. This book provides a comprehensive framework for creating livable, sustainable, and equitable cities and towns.

Suburban Remix: Creating the Next Generation of Urban Places

by Jason Beske

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Language	:	English
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Print length	:	320 pages

The book is divided into four parts:

The Challenges of Urban Development
The Principles of Sustainable and Equitable Urban Development
The Tools and Techniques of Sustainable and Equitable Urban Development
The Future of Urban Development

In Part 1, the book provides an overview of the challenges facing cities today. These challenges include climate change, inequality, congestion, and pollution.

In Part 2, the book introduces the principles of sustainable and equitable urban development. These principles include:

Livable cities are cities that are designed to meet the needs of people, not cars. They are characterized by walkable streets, public transportation, and safe and affordable housing.
Sustainable cities are cities that minimize their environmental impact. They use energy and water efficiently, and they produce less pollution.
Equitable cities are cities that provide opportunities for all residents, regardless of their race, income, or background.

In Part 3, the book provides a detailed overview of the tools and techniques that can be used to create sustainable and equitable cities. These tools and techniques include:

Smart growth is a planning approach that focuses on creating compact, walkable, and mixed-use communities.
Green building is the practice of designing and constructing buildings in a way that minimizes their environmental impact.
Public transportation is a key component of sustainable urban development. It helps to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, and it makes it easier for people to get around.
Affordable housing is essential for creating equitable cities. It helps to ensure that everyone has a place to live that is safe and affordable.

In Part 4, the book looks at the future of urban development. The book argues that the future of cities is bright, but that it will require a commitment to sustainability, equity, and livable design.

Creating the Next Generation of Urban Places is a must-read for anyone who is interested in creating more livable, sustainable, and equitable cities and towns. This book is a valuable resource for urban planners, architects, developers, policymakers, and anyone else who is working to create a better future for cities.

About the Author

Dr. Daniel Parolek is an urban planner and author. He is a Professor of City Planning at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Parolek is the author of several books on urban planning, including Creating the Next Generation of Urban Places, Sustainable Urban Development, and The City Reader.

Dr. Parolek is a world-renowned expert on urban development. He has consulted with cities around the world on how to create more livable, sustainable, and equitable communities.

Suburban Remix: Creating the Next Generation of Urban Places

by Jason Beske

4.2 out of 5