Overview

This book provides a framework for the design, implementation, and measurement of sustainable urban development in developing countries. It presents the findings of an AGS-sponsored project. Based on case studies in Johannesburg, Gabarone, and Santiago de Chile, the book identifies challenges and potentials for sustainable urban development and suggests alternative ways that governments, city-regions, communities, and planners can respond to these challenges. The introductory part highlights the problem of global urbanization, focusing on cities of sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. The design part includes a context/needs analysis followed by recommendations of broad frameworks for sustainable urban development. The implementation part looks at the institutional and policy framework and strategies necessary for sustainable urban development, while the measurement part deals with the required mechanisms and tools for evaluating sustainable urban development policy and strategies as well as the review of outcomes/impacts (indicators). This publication is of special interest for university researchers and students, international experts, and organizations for sustainable urban development in developing countries, but also practitioners from planning authorities worldwide.

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Author:   Marco Keiner ,  Christopher Zegras ,  Willy A. Schmid ,  Diego Salmerón
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2004
Volume:   5
Dimensions:   Width: 16.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9789048167371

ISBN 10:   904816737
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   22 October 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 Urban Development in Southern Africa and Latin America. The scope of the project “Designing, Implementing and Measuring Sustainable Urban Development” (DIMSUD).- 2 Framework for Research on Sustainable Urban Development. The Innovative Collaboration and Research Methodology of the Dimsud Project.- 3 The Case Study Cities. Santiago de Chile, Johannesburg, Gaborone.- 4 Challenges for Sustainable Urban Development.- 5 Opportunities and Strategies for Sustainable Urban Development.- 6 Indicators for Sustainable Urban Development.- 7 Toward Sustainable Urban Management in Developing Countries. A Synthesis of the DIMSUD Project Findings and Further General Recommendations.- About the Authors.

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