Reviving the city : towards sustainable urban development /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Elkin, Tim
Corporate Author:	Friends of the Earth
Other Authors:	McLaren, Duncan, 1965-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London : Friends of the Earth with Policy Studies Institute, ©1991. London : Friends of the Earth with the Policy studies Institute, [1991]
Subjects:	Cities and towns. Urban regions > Environment planning

Table of Contents:

Tower blocks and housing problems; industrial complexes; traffic jams and dangerous roads; soulless city centres; polluted and unhealthy air. Cities have never been good for the environment and dealing with their impacts is not simple. This book shows that positive action is possible, despite the problems facing modern cities in the UK and elsewhere. The built environment. Transport. Energy. Green space and wildlife. Food
production and supply. Waste and pollution. Society and economy. Synthesis. Policy recommendations.