How can human communities sustain a long-term existence on a small planet? This challenge grows ever more urgent as the threat of global warming increases.Planning for Sustainability presents a wide-ranging; intellectually well-grounded and accessible introduction to the concept of planning for more sustainable and livable communities. The text explores topics such as how more compact and walkable cities and towns might be created; how local ecosystems can be restored; how social inequalities might be reduced; how greenhouse gas emissions might be lowered; and how more sustainable forms of economic development can be brought about. The second edition has been extensively revised and updated throughout; including an improved structure with chapters now organized under three sections: the nature of sustainable planning; issues central to sustainable planning; and scales of sustainable planning. New material includes greater discussion of climate change; urban food systems; the relationships between public health and the urban environment; and international development. Building on past schools of planning theory; Planning for Sustainability lays out a sustainability planning framework that pays special attention to the rapidly evolving institutions and power structures of a globalizing world. By considering in turn each scale of planningmdash;international; national; regional; municipal; neighborhood; and site and buildingmdash;the book illustrates how sustainability initiatives at different levels can interrelate. Only by weaving together planning initiatives and institutions at different scales; and by integrating efforts across disciplines; can we move towards long-term human and ecological well-being.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Excellent go to book for artistsBy Jamie FingalI thought this book was full of great information for the artist. Not everything applied to my kind of art medium; but I could relate to most in the book. Plain and simple facts that were easy to understand. I read this on my iPad and loved the feature where you could click on the websites of the artists that the author does QAs with; to see what they were all about; before you read the interview. It literally came to life for me. This will be my new go to book for whatever comes my way in my artistic life. Well done Lisa Congdon.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. HelpfulBy TreasureLifeGreat book with tons of genuine Information from dedicated art folks opening shop. Covers most areas you need to know in order to start selling your wares. Its very upbeat; informative; and has a nice sense of community amongst the contributors.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book on marketing and growing ones Art businessBy TKraussThis is an excellent and very practical book. I think many of the principles cross over to those working outside the visual arts as well; such as musicians and writers.