State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future

by The Worldwatch Institute

Overview

In 2008, half of the Earth’s population will live in urban areas, marking the first time in history that humans are an urban species. State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future examines changes in the ways cities are managed, built, and lived in that could tip the balance towards a healthier and more peaceful urban future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610916325
Publisher:	Island Press
Publication date:	03/19/2015
Series:	State of the World
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
File size:	54 MB
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About the Author

Founded in 1974 by farmer and economist Lester Brown, Worldwatch was the first independresearch institute devoted to the analysis of global environmental concerns. Worldwatch quickly became recognized by opinion leaders around the world for its accessible, fact-based analysis of critical global issues. Now under the leadership of population expert and author Robert Engelman, Worldwatch develops innovative solutions to intractable problems, emphasizing a blend of governmleadership, private sector enterprise, and citizen action that can make a sustainable future a reality.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Contents List of Boxes, Tables, & Figures Foreword - Anna Tibaijuka Foreword - Jaime Lerner Preface - Christopher Flavin State of the World: A Year in Review - Lisa Mastny Chapter 1: An Urbanizing World - Kai N. Lee Timbuktu: Greening the Hinterlands Loja: Ecological and Healthy City Chapter 2: Providing Clean Water and Sanitation - David Satterthwaite and Gordon McGranahan Lagos: Collapsing Infrastructure Chapter 3: Farming the Cities - Brian Halweil and Danielle Nierenberg Freetown: Urban Farms After a War Chapter 4: Greening Urban Transportation - Peter Newman and Jeff Kenworthy Los Angeles: End of Sprawl Melbourne: Reducing a City's Carbon Emissions Chapter 5: Energizing Cities - Janet L. Sawin and Kristen Hughes Rizhao: Solar-Powered City Malmö: Building a Green Future Chapter 6: Reducing Natural Disaster Risk in Cities - Zoe Chafe Jakarta: River Management Mumbai: Policing by the People Chapter 7: Charting a New Course for Urban Public Health - Carolyn Stephens and Peter Stair Nairobi: Life in Kibera Petra: Managing Tourism Chapter 8: Strengthening Local Economies - Mark Roseland with Lena Soots Brno: Brownfield Redevelopment Chapter 9: Fighting Poverty and Environmental Injustice in Cities - Janice E. Perlman with Molly O'Meara Sheehan Notes Index