Urban transformations and sustainability : progress of research issues in urbanism 2005 /

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Imprint:[Delft] : IOS Press, 2006.
Description:1 online resource (144 pages) : illustrations, maps
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11152162
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Varying Form of Title:Progress of research issues in urbanism 2005
Other authors / contributors:Van Bilsen, A.
Hoeven, Frank van der, 1964-
Rosemann, Jürgen.
ISBN:9781429467612
1429467614
9781607501688
1607501686
1280810475
9781280810473
1586036033
9781586036034
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references.
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Summary:The contributions presented are reflecting the ongoing efforts to redefine the discipline of urbanism under globally changing conditions. The conditions of urban development are changing rapidly; technological transformations, new transportation and distribution systems, communication technologies, globalisation and environment problems all cause new challenges. The planning of the future no longer can be based on the certainty of programs and conditions. Instead, the planner is confronted with changing conditions and shifting programs. In this framework, more than before, design approaches wi.
Other form:Print version: Urban transformations and sustainability. [Delft] : IOS Press, 2006 1586036033 9781586036034