Regional Planning

When disaster strikes in cities the effects can be catastrophic compared to other environments. But what factors actually determine the vulnerability or resilience of cities? The Vulnerability of Cities fills a vital gap in disaster studies by examining...

New edition of Environmental Problems in Third World Cities Cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America contain some of the world's most life- and health-threatening human environments. Environment-related diseases and injuries cause millions of...

Provides a unique review of the major spatial aspects of transport systems, a detailed analysis of transport problems in urban and rural areas, an evaluation of social and environmental impacts, and a planning and policy overview. Divided into four...

Nineteenth-century landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted described his most famous project, the design of New York's Central Park, as "a democratic development of highest significance." Over the years, the significance of green in civic life has...

In this immensely practical book, Timothy Beatley sets out to answer a simple question: what can Americans learn from Australians about 'greening' city life? Green Urbanism Down Under reports on the current state of 'sustainability practice' in Australia...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780833039880Author James DobbinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 318Imprint RANDPublisher RANDWeight(grams) 454g

Bringing together a diverse team of leading scholars and professionals, this book offers a variety of insights into ongoing gender mainstreaming policies in Europe with a focus on urban/spatial planning. Gender mainstreaming was first legislated for in...

What factors shaped the airports policy of the busiest aviation city in the world? What has been the role of politicians, planners and communities? Why has it proved so difficult to make a decision on airports and stick to it? Inside...

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Studies in Public and Non-Profit Governance (SPNPG) publishes double-blind peer reviewed articles in a growing area of governance research. The series focuses on the 'micro' level of governance in public and non-profit sector. Compared to the wider...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604147094Author John FilcherFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint Fideli Publishing Inc.Publisher Fideli Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 390g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781604147834Author John FilcherFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint Fideli Publishing Inc.Publisher Fideli Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 152g

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781483622033Author Sultan Masoud NawabiFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint Xlibris CorporationPublisher Xlibris CorporationWeight(grams) 152g

This report explores how Asia and the Pacific can capitalize on growing opportunities in digital services through structural reforms and international cooperation.Another year into the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the report describes an Asia...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781788234207Author Kenneth Louis ShepherdFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Austin Macauley PublishersPublisher Austin Macauley Publishers

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781788234214Author Kenneth Louis ShepherdFormat HardbackPage Count 104Imprint Austin Macauley PublishersPublisher Austin Macauley Publishers

This publication (volume LVII) presents annual statistics on road traffic accidents and provides comparable data on causes, types, and results of accidents in Europe, Canada, and the United States. Data are organised by nature of accident and...

This publication explains why Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand need to ramp up cooperation to boost their special economic zones (SEZ) and spur sustainable growth.Mapping out and assessing the economic performance of SEZs across the subregion, the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781517499952Author John Pierre Biddle Warden EsFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912043002Author Maysoun IbrahimFormat PaperbackPage Count 312Imprint MOBI PUBLISHINGPublisher MOBI PUBLISHING

The United States suffers from a shortage of well-placed homes. This was true even at the peak of the housing boom in 2005. Using a broad array of evidence on housing inflation, income, migration, homeownership trends, and international comparisons, Shut...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781955645102Author Stanley VastFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Stanley VastPublisher Stanley VastWeight(grams) 152g

The emergence of the metropolitan complex as the characteristic urban form in the United States has raised the question of the adequacy of traditional local governments to cope with changed local conditions. Most studies on this subject have focused on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641373340Author Jennifer PitschFormat PaperbackPage Count 248Imprint New Degree PressPublisher New Degree PressWeight(grams) 290g

This book asserts that the goal of smart villages should shift from one of extraction to one of community value creation. To begin this conversation, we examine the smart village discourse, debates in design theory, non-western traditions of innovation,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781500826208Author Clayton PetreeFormat PaperbackPage Count 74Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

The United States suffers from a shortage of well-placed homes. This was true even at the peak of the housing boom in 2005. Using a broad array of evidence on housing inflation, income, migration, homeownership trends, and international comparisons, Shut...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781494945046Author Walter MenziesFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

One of the most vexing problems for governments is building controversial facilities that serve the needs of all citizens but have adverse consequences for host communities. Policymakers must decide not only where to locate often unwanted projects but...

China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is expected to be the largest infrastructure development scheme of the twenty-first century. There is escalating concern over BRI's potential environmental impacts in Southeast Asia, a global biodiversity hotspot...

The Manual of Tests and Criteria contains criteria, test methods and procedures to be used for classification of dangerous goods according to the provisions of Parts 2 and 3 of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model...

The development of quality, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure is an important goal of the 2030 Agenda. However, investment in infrastructure in most countries in Asia and the Pacific is insufficient. Developing countries in the region have...

This text serves as a vehicle for students to act out development management experiences in order to improve understanding of process and demands, maximize student participation, and promote classroom enthusiasm. The book encourages students to role-play...