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Blue Urbanism: Exploring Connections Between Cities and Oceans
Timothy Beatley
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Description for Blue Urbanism: Exploring Connections Between Cities and Oceans
Paperback. What would it mean to live in cities designed to foster feelings of connectedness to the ocean? This book explores issues ranging from urban design and land use, to resource extraction and renewable energy, to educating urbanites about the wonders of marine life. Num Pages: 184 pages, 45 images. BIC Classification: AMVD; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 306.
What would it mean to live in cities designed to foster feelings of connectedness to the ocean? As coastal cities begin planning for climate change and rising sea levels, author Timothy Beatley sees opportunities for rethinking the relationship between urban development and the ocean. Modern society is more dependent upon ocean resources than people are commonly aware of, from oil and gas extraction to wind energy, to the vast amounts of fish harvested globally, to medicinal compounds derived from sea creatures, and more. In Blue Urbanism, Beatley argues that, given all we've gained from the sea, city policies, plans, and ... Read more
What would it mean to live in cities designed to foster feelings of connectedness to the ocean? As coastal cities begin planning for climate change and rising sea levels, author Timothy Beatley sees opportunities for rethinking the relationship between urban development and the ocean. Modern society is more dependent upon ocean resources than people are commonly aware of, from oil and gas extraction to wind energy, to the vast amounts of fish harvested globally, to medicinal compounds derived from sea creatures, and more. In Blue Urbanism, Beatley argues that, given all we've gained from the sea, city policies, plans, and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Island Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
214
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9781610914055
SKU
V9781610914055
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-10
About Timothy Beatley
Timothy Beatley is Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities in the Department of Urban and Environmental Planning, in the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia, where he has taught for more than twenty-five years. He is the author of many books, including Biophilic Cities, Resilient Cities, and Green Urbanism, all published by Island Press.
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