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Cities as sustainable ecosystems [[electronic resource] ] : principles and practices / / Peter Newman, Isabella Jennings
Cities as sustainable ecosystems [[electronic resource] ] : principles and practices / / Peter Newman, Isabella Jennings
Autore Newman Peter <1945->
Pubbl/distr/stampa Washington, D.C., : Island Press, c2008
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (296 p.)
Disciplina 307.76
Altri autori (Persone) JenningsIsabella
Soggetto topico Urban ecology (Sociology)
Sustainable development
Soggetto genere / forma Electronic books.
ISBN 1-59726-747-3
1-4356-9984-X
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Vision -- Economy and society -- Biodiversity -- Ecological footprints -- Modeling cities on ecosystems -- Sense of place -- Empowerment and participation -- Partnerships -- Sustainable production and consumption -- Governance and hope -- Conclusions.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910454551403321
Newman Peter <1945->  
Washington, D.C., : Island Press, c2008
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Cities as sustainable ecosystems [[electronic resource] ] : principles and practices / / Peter Newman, Isabella Jennings
Cities as sustainable ecosystems [[electronic resource] ] : principles and practices / / Peter Newman, Isabella Jennings
Autore Newman Peter <1945->
Pubbl/distr/stampa Washington, D.C., : Island Press, c2008
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (296 p.)
Disciplina 307.76
Altri autori (Persone) JenningsIsabella
Soggetto topico Urban ecology (Sociology)
Sustainable development
ISBN 1-59726-747-3
1-4356-9984-X
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Vision -- Economy and society -- Biodiversity -- Ecological footprints -- Modeling cities on ecosystems -- Sense of place -- Empowerment and participation -- Partnerships -- Sustainable production and consumption -- Governance and hope -- Conclusions.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910782983403321
Newman Peter <1945->  
Washington, D.C., : Island Press, c2008
Materiale a stampa
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Cities as sustainable ecosystems [[electronic resource] ] : principles and practices / / Peter Newman, Isabella Jennings
Cities as sustainable ecosystems [[electronic resource] ] : principles and practices / / Peter Newman, Isabella Jennings
Autore Newman Peter <1945->
Pubbl/distr/stampa Washington, D.C., : Island Press, c2008
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (296 p.)
Disciplina 307.76
Altri autori (Persone) JenningsIsabella
Soggetto topico Urban ecology (Sociology)
Sustainable development
ISBN 1-59726-747-3
1-4356-9984-X
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Vision -- Economy and society -- Biodiversity -- Ecological footprints -- Modeling cities on ecosystems -- Sense of place -- Empowerment and participation -- Partnerships -- Sustainable production and consumption -- Governance and hope -- Conclusions.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910824665203321
Newman Peter <1945->  
Washington, D.C., : Island Press, c2008
Materiale a stampa
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Green urbanism in Asia [[electronic resource] ] : the emerging green tigers / / Peter Newman, Anne Matan
Green urbanism in Asia [[electronic resource] ] : the emerging green tigers / / Peter Newman, Anne Matan
Autore Newman Peter <1945->
Pubbl/distr/stampa Singapore ; ; Hackensak, NJ, : World Scientific, c2013
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (252 p.)
Disciplina 307.1/216095
307.1216095
307.76
Altri autori (Persone) MatanAnne
Soggetto topico City planning - Environmental aspects - Asia
Green movement - Asia
Urban ecology (Sociology) - Asia
Soggetto genere / forma Electronic books.
ISBN 1-299-28127-3
981-4425-48-6
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Contents; Preface and Acknowledgments; Chapter One: Introduction; Chapter Two: What is Green Urbanism?; 2.1. Green Urbanism; 2.2. Innovations in Green Urbanism; 2.2.1. The Renewable Energy City; 2.2.2. The Bioregional Carbon Neutral City; 2.2.3. The Distributed City; 2.2.4. The Biophilic City; 2.2.5. The Eco-efficient City; 2.2.6. The Place-based City; 2.2.7. The Sustainable Transport City; 2.2.7.1. Urban Form and Density Planning; 2.2.7.2. Infrastructure Priorities and Transit Planning; 2.2.7.3. Street Planning and Mobility Management
2.2.8. Urban Planning and Design for Green Urbanism Development2.3. Conclusion; Chapter Three: The Renewable Energy City; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Case Studies of Renewable Energy Cities in Asia: Photovoltaics; 3.2.1. Kaohsiung, Taiwan; 3.2.2. Dezhou "Solar Valley", China; 3.2.3. Rizhao City, China; 3.2.4. Sakai City, Japan; 3.2.5. Pal Town, Ota City, Japan; 3.2.6. Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 3.2.7. Donggwang, Jeju Island, Korea; 3.2.8. Sanyo Solar Ark, Japan; 3.2.9. Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi, India; 3.2.10. Solar Steam Cooking at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, India
3.2.11. Zero Energy Building, Singapore3.3. Case Studies of Renewable Energy Cities in Asia: Wind Power; 3.3.1. Jeju Island, Korea; 3.3.2. Tamil Nadu, India; 3.3.3. China's Wind Power; 3.3.4. Bangui Windmills, Ilocos Norte, Philippines; 3.4. Case Studies of Renewable Energy Cities in Asia: Geothermal Energy; 3.4.1. Xianyang, China; 3.4.2. Geothermal Energy in the Philippines; 3.5. Conclusion; Chapter Four: The Bioregional Carbon Neutral City; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. Zira Zero Island, Azerbaijan; 4.3. Wanzhuang, China; 4.4. Auroville, India
4.5. Tribal Development Center (Bhasha Center), Tejgadh, Baroda, India4.6. Druk White Lotus School, Shey, Ladakh, India; 4.7. Hlawaga Park, Myanmar; 4.8. Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, The Philippines; 4.9. La Mesa EcoPark, Quezon City, The Philippines; 4.10. Energy Policy, Singapore; 4.11. Pig Farms and the Clean Development Mechanism, Thailand; 4.12. Other Stories in Asia; 4.13. Conclusion; Chapter Five: The Distributed City; 5.1. Introduction; 5.2. Marina Bay, Singapore; 5.3. Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, China; 5.4. Jakarta and its Surrounds, Indonesia; 5.5. Dhaka, Bangladesh
5.6. ConclusionChapter Six: The Biophilic City; 6.1. Introduction; 6.2. Singapore1; 6.2.1. Biophilic Urbanism between Buildings; 6.2.1.1. Regional Plans; 6.2.1.2. Streetscape Plans; 6.2.1.3. Park Connectors; 6.2.1.4. Horticulture Park's Biophilic Research and Development; 6.2.1.5. The ABC of Water Management; 6.2.1.6. Community Gardens; 6.2.1.7. Gardens by the Bay; 6.2.1.8. How Has It All Worked Out?; 6.2.2. Biophilic Urbanism on Building Facades; Planning Regulations; Skyrise Greening Initiative; The Green Mark Scheme; 6.2.3. Case Studies of Greening Buildings
a. Six Battery Road - Existing Building Going Green
Record Nr. UNINA-9910465422803321
Newman Peter <1945->  
Singapore ; ; Hackensak, NJ, : World Scientific, c2013
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Green urbanism in Asia [[electronic resource] ] : the emerging green tigers / / Peter Newman, Anne Matan
Green urbanism in Asia [[electronic resource] ] : the emerging green tigers / / Peter Newman, Anne Matan
Autore Newman Peter <1945->
Pubbl/distr/stampa Singapore ; ; Hackensak, NJ, : World Scientific, c2013
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (252 p.)
Disciplina 307.1/216095
307.1216095
307.76
Altri autori (Persone) MatanAnne
Soggetto topico City planning - Environmental aspects - Asia
Green movement - Asia
Urban ecology (Sociology) - Asia
ISBN 1-299-28127-3
981-4425-48-6
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Contents; Preface and Acknowledgments; Chapter One: Introduction; Chapter Two: What is Green Urbanism?; 2.1. Green Urbanism; 2.2. Innovations in Green Urbanism; 2.2.1. The Renewable Energy City; 2.2.2. The Bioregional Carbon Neutral City; 2.2.3. The Distributed City; 2.2.4. The Biophilic City; 2.2.5. The Eco-efficient City; 2.2.6. The Place-based City; 2.2.7. The Sustainable Transport City; 2.2.7.1. Urban Form and Density Planning; 2.2.7.2. Infrastructure Priorities and Transit Planning; 2.2.7.3. Street Planning and Mobility Management
2.2.8. Urban Planning and Design for Green Urbanism Development2.3. Conclusion; Chapter Three: The Renewable Energy City; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Case Studies of Renewable Energy Cities in Asia: Photovoltaics; 3.2.1. Kaohsiung, Taiwan; 3.2.2. Dezhou "Solar Valley", China; 3.2.3. Rizhao City, China; 3.2.4. Sakai City, Japan; 3.2.5. Pal Town, Ota City, Japan; 3.2.6. Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 3.2.7. Donggwang, Jeju Island, Korea; 3.2.8. Sanyo Solar Ark, Japan; 3.2.9. Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi, India; 3.2.10. Solar Steam Cooking at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, India
3.2.11. Zero Energy Building, Singapore3.3. Case Studies of Renewable Energy Cities in Asia: Wind Power; 3.3.1. Jeju Island, Korea; 3.3.2. Tamil Nadu, India; 3.3.3. China's Wind Power; 3.3.4. Bangui Windmills, Ilocos Norte, Philippines; 3.4. Case Studies of Renewable Energy Cities in Asia: Geothermal Energy; 3.4.1. Xianyang, China; 3.4.2. Geothermal Energy in the Philippines; 3.5. Conclusion; Chapter Four: The Bioregional Carbon Neutral City; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. Zira Zero Island, Azerbaijan; 4.3. Wanzhuang, China; 4.4. Auroville, India
4.5. Tribal Development Center (Bhasha Center), Tejgadh, Baroda, India4.6. Druk White Lotus School, Shey, Ladakh, India; 4.7. Hlawaga Park, Myanmar; 4.8. Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, The Philippines; 4.9. La Mesa EcoPark, Quezon City, The Philippines; 4.10. Energy Policy, Singapore; 4.11. Pig Farms and the Clean Development Mechanism, Thailand; 4.12. Other Stories in Asia; 4.13. Conclusion; Chapter Five: The Distributed City; 5.1. Introduction; 5.2. Marina Bay, Singapore; 5.3. Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, China; 5.4. Jakarta and its Surrounds, Indonesia; 5.5. Dhaka, Bangladesh
5.6. ConclusionChapter Six: The Biophilic City; 6.1. Introduction; 6.2. Singapore1; 6.2.1. Biophilic Urbanism between Buildings; 6.2.1.1. Regional Plans; 6.2.1.2. Streetscape Plans; 6.2.1.3. Park Connectors; 6.2.1.4. Horticulture Park's Biophilic Research and Development; 6.2.1.5. The ABC of Water Management; 6.2.1.6. Community Gardens; 6.2.1.7. Gardens by the Bay; 6.2.1.8. How Has It All Worked Out?; 6.2.2. Biophilic Urbanism on Building Facades; Planning Regulations; Skyrise Greening Initiative; The Green Mark Scheme; 6.2.3. Case Studies of Greening Buildings
a. Six Battery Road - Existing Building Going Green
Record Nr. UNINA-9910792056103321
Newman Peter <1945->  
Singapore ; ; Hackensak, NJ, : World Scientific, c2013
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
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Green urbanism in Asia [[electronic resource] ] : the emerging green tigers / / Peter Newman, Anne Matan
Green urbanism in Asia [[electronic resource] ] : the emerging green tigers / / Peter Newman, Anne Matan
Autore Newman Peter <1945->
Pubbl/distr/stampa Singapore ; ; Hackensak, NJ, : World Scientific, c2013
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (252 p.)
Disciplina 307.1/216095
307.1216095
307.76
Altri autori (Persone) MatanAnne
Soggetto topico City planning - Environmental aspects - Asia
Green movement - Asia
Urban ecology (Sociology) - Asia
ISBN 1-299-28127-3
981-4425-48-6
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Contents; Preface and Acknowledgments; Chapter One: Introduction; Chapter Two: What is Green Urbanism?; 2.1. Green Urbanism; 2.2. Innovations in Green Urbanism; 2.2.1. The Renewable Energy City; 2.2.2. The Bioregional Carbon Neutral City; 2.2.3. The Distributed City; 2.2.4. The Biophilic City; 2.2.5. The Eco-efficient City; 2.2.6. The Place-based City; 2.2.7. The Sustainable Transport City; 2.2.7.1. Urban Form and Density Planning; 2.2.7.2. Infrastructure Priorities and Transit Planning; 2.2.7.3. Street Planning and Mobility Management
2.2.8. Urban Planning and Design for Green Urbanism Development2.3. Conclusion; Chapter Three: The Renewable Energy City; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Case Studies of Renewable Energy Cities in Asia: Photovoltaics; 3.2.1. Kaohsiung, Taiwan; 3.2.2. Dezhou "Solar Valley", China; 3.2.3. Rizhao City, China; 3.2.4. Sakai City, Japan; 3.2.5. Pal Town, Ota City, Japan; 3.2.6. Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 3.2.7. Donggwang, Jeju Island, Korea; 3.2.8. Sanyo Solar Ark, Japan; 3.2.9. Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi, India; 3.2.10. Solar Steam Cooking at Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, India
3.2.11. Zero Energy Building, Singapore3.3. Case Studies of Renewable Energy Cities in Asia: Wind Power; 3.3.1. Jeju Island, Korea; 3.3.2. Tamil Nadu, India; 3.3.3. China's Wind Power; 3.3.4. Bangui Windmills, Ilocos Norte, Philippines; 3.4. Case Studies of Renewable Energy Cities in Asia: Geothermal Energy; 3.4.1. Xianyang, China; 3.4.2. Geothermal Energy in the Philippines; 3.5. Conclusion; Chapter Four: The Bioregional Carbon Neutral City; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. Zira Zero Island, Azerbaijan; 4.3. Wanzhuang, China; 4.4. Auroville, India
4.5. Tribal Development Center (Bhasha Center), Tejgadh, Baroda, India4.6. Druk White Lotus School, Shey, Ladakh, India; 4.7. Hlawaga Park, Myanmar; 4.8. Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, The Philippines; 4.9. La Mesa EcoPark, Quezon City, The Philippines; 4.10. Energy Policy, Singapore; 4.11. Pig Farms and the Clean Development Mechanism, Thailand; 4.12. Other Stories in Asia; 4.13. Conclusion; Chapter Five: The Distributed City; 5.1. Introduction; 5.2. Marina Bay, Singapore; 5.3. Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, China; 5.4. Jakarta and its Surrounds, Indonesia; 5.5. Dhaka, Bangladesh
5.6. ConclusionChapter Six: The Biophilic City; 6.1. Introduction; 6.2. Singapore1; 6.2.1. Biophilic Urbanism between Buildings; 6.2.1.1. Regional Plans; 6.2.1.2. Streetscape Plans; 6.2.1.3. Park Connectors; 6.2.1.4. Horticulture Park's Biophilic Research and Development; 6.2.1.5. The ABC of Water Management; 6.2.1.6. Community Gardens; 6.2.1.7. Gardens by the Bay; 6.2.1.8. How Has It All Worked Out?; 6.2.2. Biophilic Urbanism on Building Facades; Planning Regulations; Skyrise Greening Initiative; The Green Mark Scheme; 6.2.3. Case Studies of Greening Buildings
a. Six Battery Road - Existing Building Going Green
Record Nr. UNINA-9910810654903321
Newman Peter <1945->  
Singapore ; ; Hackensak, NJ, : World Scientific, c2013
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
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Greening the Greyfields [[electronic resource] ] : New Models for Regenerating the Middle Suburbs of Low-Density Cities
Greening the Greyfields [[electronic resource] ] : New Models for Regenerating the Middle Suburbs of Low-Density Cities
Autore Newman Peter <1945->
Pubbl/distr/stampa Singapore, : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, 2021
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (207 p.)
Disciplina 307.3406
Altri autori (Persone) GlackinStephen
ThomsonGiles
Soggetto topico Urban & municipal planning
Landscape art & architecture
Human geography
Soggetto non controllato compact cities
sustainable urban development
urban infill
precinct design
precinct performance assessment
design for climate change
affordable housing
low carbon cities
water sensitive cities
regenerative urban development
Open Access
ISBN 981-16-6238-X
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Record Nr. UNINA-9910510536703321
Newman Peter <1945->  
Singapore, : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, 2021
Materiale a stampa
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Resilient cities : overcoming fossil fuel dependence / / Peter Newman, Timothy Beatley, Heather Boyer
Resilient cities : overcoming fossil fuel dependence / / Peter Newman, Timothy Beatley, Heather Boyer
Autore Newman Peter <1945->
Edizione [Second edition.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Washington, DC : , : Island Press, , [2017]
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (XIV, 248 p. 2 illus.)
Disciplina 363.7
Soggetto topico Environmental sciences
Regional planning
Transportation
ISBN 1-61091-686-7
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Cover -- Subscribe -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- INTRODUCTION: Urban Resilience: Cities of Fear and Hope -- Why Concentrate on Cities? -- What Are Resilient Cities? -- Sustainable Cities, Resilient Cities, and Regenerative Cities -- Decoupling: A Cause for Hope? -- Map of the Book -- Conclusion -- CHAPTER 1: Invest in Renewable and Distributed Energy -- What Is Happening with Renewables Across the World? -- What Will Happen to Our Cities' Power Grids in the Transition to Renewables? -- Moving toward Distributed Energy -- What about Industry? -- What about City Initiatives, Buildings, and Urban Development? -- Conclusion -- Business -- Government -- Community -- CHAPTER 2: Create Sustainable Mobility Systems -- Is Transport Transitioning to Renewable Fuels? -- Electric Vehicles -- Renewable Fuels -- Biofuels -- Renewable Gas for Freight -- Will Autonomous Vehicles Transform Our Cities? -- Time Savings -- Safety -- What Is Happening to Cause Peak Car? -- Urban Regeneration Is Competing with Urban Sprawl -- Transit Is Competing with Cars in Time and Cost -- The Knowledge Economy and a More Urban Culture Are Driving Business and Community -- Can We Reduce Car Use 50 Percent and Oil Use 80 percent by 2050 and 100 percent by 2100? -- Reducing Travel -- Reducing Demand for the Automobile -- Conclusion -- CHAPTER 3: Foster Inclusive and Healthy Cities -- What Is an Inclusive and Healthy City? -- What Is Inclusive and Healthy Housing? -- Resilience for Whom? How Do We Protect All Citizens? -- How Can Planners and Policy Makers Work Toward Inclusive and Healthy Cities Globally? -- Inclusive Cities in the Developing World -- Conclusion -- Business -- Government -- Community -- CHAPTER 4: Shape Disaster Recovery for the Future.
How Can a City Recover from a Disaster in a Way That Creates a Better Future for the City? -- How Can a City Respond to a Slow-Moving Disaster in a Way That Creates a Better Future for the City? -- The Perth Water Supply -- How Can Smart Technologies Help in Disaster Preparedness and at the Same Time Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence? -- Conclusion -- Business -- Government -- Community -- CHAPTER 5: Build Biophilic Urbanism in the City and Its Bioregion -- What Is Biophilic Urbanism, and How Does It Fit into the Urban Fabric? -- Green Roofs -- Green Walls -- Why Is Biophilic Urbanism a Necessary Part of Overcoming Fossil Fuel Dependence in Cities? -- Making Density More Appealing -- Carbon Sequestration -- Reduced Urban Heat Island Effect and Reduced Energy Consumption -- What Are Other Benefits of Biophilic Urbanism? -- Water Management -- Water Quality -- Air Quality -- Biodiversity Conservation -- Sociopsychological Benefits -- Improved Mental Health and Reduced Stress -- Attention Restoration and Increased Well-being and Productivity -- Faster Healing Rates in Hospitals -- Decreased Violence and Crime with Greater Altruistic Behavior -- Economic Benefits -- What Is the Role of Biophilic Urbanism in Helping City Management Repair Bioregional Systems? -- Lessons Learned from Singapore -- Density as an Advantage in Biophilic Urban Design -- Biophilic Cities' Contributions to Local Biodiversity -- Emergence of New Types of Urban Biodiversity -- Other Bioregional Benefits -- Conclusion -- CHAPTER 6: Produce a More Cyclical and Regenerative Metabolism -- What Are Planetary Boundaries and the Anthropocene, and How Do They Prevent Our Continuing with the Extractive City? -- Can Urban Geoengineering Prevent the Anthropocene? -- How Can Urban Metabolism Help Cities Move Beyond Resilience to Regeneration?.
How Do the Different Urban Fabrics Vary in Their Metabolism? -- Energy -- Basic Raw Materials -- Metabolism of the Three Urban Fabrics -- How Can Each Urban Fabric Develop a More Regenerative Metabolism? -- Town Planning Implications -- Conclusion -- CONCLUSION: Growing Regeneratively -- Appendix: Metabolism Tables -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910254017403321
Newman Peter <1945->  
Washington, DC : , : Island Press, , [2017]
Materiale a stampa
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