Creating Livable Asian Cities

Publication | April 2021

This book explores how Asia’s fast-growing cities can fulfill their potential as engines of economic prosperity and provide a livable environment for all citizens.

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  • US$65.00 (paperback)

Major challenges faced by Asian cities include poor planning, a lack of affordable housing, inequalities, pollution, climate vulnerabilities, and urban infrastructure deficits. The book’s 19 articles unwrap these challenges and present solutions focusing on smart and inclusive planning, sustainable transport and energy, innovative financing, and resilience and rejuvenation.

Contents 

  • Introduction: Opportunities for Creating Livable Asian Cities
  • Smart and Inclusive Planning
  • Sustainable Transport
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Financial Innovation
  • Resilience and Rejuvenation

Additional Details

Editors
Type
Subjects
  • Energy
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Transport
  • Urban development
  • Waste management
Pages
  • 446
Dimensions
  • 8.5 x 11
SKU
  • SGP210110
ISBN
  • 978-92-9262-782-9 (print)
  • 978-92-9262-783-6 (electronic)
  • 978-92-9262-784-3 (ebook)

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