About the book
This is the first book to address future informal settlements at the global scale. It argues that to foster favourable conditions for the sustainable evolution of future informal cities, planners must consider the same issues that are paramount in formal urban developments, such as provision of:
- balanced land uses
- energy efficiency and mobility
- water management and food sufficiency
- governance and community participation
- productivity and competitiveness
- identity and sense of place
Planning and Design for Future Informal Settlements makes a call for responsible action to address the urban challenges of the developing world, suggesting that the vitality of informality, coupled with spatial design and good management, can support the efficient use of resources in better places to live.
The book analyses the strengths and weaknesses of informal urbanism and the challenges faced by the fast growing cities of the developing world. Through case studies, it demonstrates the contributions and limitations of different attempts to plan ahead for urban growth, from the creation of formal housing and urban infrastructures for self-built dwellings to the improvement of existing informal settlements. It provides a robust framework for planners and designers, policy-makers, NGOs and local governments working to improve living conditions in developing cities.
Editions of Planning and Design for Future Informal Settlements
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317658924
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317658931
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This is the first book to address future informal settlements at the global scale. It argues that to foster favourable conditions for the sustainable evolution of future informal cities, planners must consider the same issues that are paramount in formal urban developments, such as provision of:
- balanced land uses
- energy efficiency and mobility
- water management and food sufficiency
- governance and community participation
- productivity and competitiveness
- identity and sense of place
Planning and Design for Future Informal Settlements makes a call for responsible action to address the urban challenges of the developing world, suggesting that the vitality of informality, coupled with spatial design and good management, can support the efficient use of resources in better places to live.
The book analyses the strengths and weaknesses of informal urbanism and the challenges faced by the fast growing cities of the developing world. Through case studies, it demonstrates the contributions and limitations of different attempts to plan ahead for urban growth, from the creation of formal housing and urban infrastructures for self-built dwellings to the improvement of existing informal settlements. It provides a robust framework for planners and designers, policy-makers, NGOs and local governments working to improve living conditions in developing cities.
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What is Planning and Design for Future Informal Settlements about?
This is the first book to address future informal settlements at the global scale. It argues that to foster favourable conditions for the sustainable evolution of future informal cities, planners must consider the same issues that are paramount in formal urban developments, such as provision of:
- balanced land uses
- energy efficiency and mobility
- water management and food sufficiency
- governance and community participation
- productivity and competitiveness
- identity and sense of place
Planning and Design for Future Informal Settlements makes a call for responsible action to address the urban challenges of the developing world, suggesting that the vitality of informality, coupled with spatial design and good management, can support the efficient use of resources in better places to live.
The book analyses the strengths and weaknesses of informal urbanism and the challenges faced by the fast growing cities of the developing world. Through case studies, it demonstrates the contributions and limitations of different attempts to plan ahead for urban growth, from the creation of formal housing and urban infrastructures for self-built dwellings to the improvement of existing informal settlements. It provides a robust framework for planners and designers, policy-makers, NGOs and local governments working to improve living conditions in developing cities.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Planning and Design for Future Informal Settlements?
Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning > Regional and area planning > Urban and municipal planning and policy
Where can I read a sample of Planning and Design for Future Informal Settlements?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317658924
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Planning and Design for Future Informal Settlements?
David Gouverneur
Who is the Publisher of the book Planning and Design for Future Informal Settlements?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Planning and Design for Future Informal Settlements is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317658924) and pdf(ISBN 9781317658931)