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Principles of Brownfield Regeneration
Hollander, Justin B.; Kirkwood, Niall G.; Gold, Julia L.
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Description for Principles of Brownfield Regeneration
Paperback. Argues that, compared to 'greenfields' - farmland, woodland, or pasture that have never been developed - brownfields offer a more sustainable land development choice. This book intends to provide an introduction to the design, policy, and technical issues related to brownfield redevelopment. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 9. Weight in Grams: 200.
The authors of "Principles of Brownfield Regeneration" argue that, compared to 'greenfields' - farmland, woodland, or pasture that have never been developed - brownfields offer a more sustainable land development choice. They believe that brownfields are central to a sustainable planning strategy, thwarting sprawl, preserving or regenerating open space, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and reinvesting in urbanised areas. This is the first book to provide an accessible introduction to the design, policy, and technical issues related to brownfield redevelopment. After defining brownfields and advocating for their redevelopment, the book describes the steps for cleaning up a site and creating viable ... Read more
The authors of "Principles of Brownfield Regeneration" argue that, compared to 'greenfields' - farmland, woodland, or pasture that have never been developed - brownfields offer a more sustainable land development choice. They believe that brownfields are central to a sustainable planning strategy, thwarting sprawl, preserving or regenerating open space, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and reinvesting in urbanised areas. This is the first book to provide an accessible introduction to the design, policy, and technical issues related to brownfield redevelopment. After defining brownfields and advocating for their redevelopment, the book describes the steps for cleaning up a site and creating viable ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Island Press United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
Number of Pages
152
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9781597267236
SKU
V9781597267236
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Ref
99-15
About Hollander, Justin B.; Kirkwood, Niall G.; Gold, Julia L.
Justin B. Hollander, AICP, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University. He is the author of Polluted and Dangerous: America's Worst Abandoned Properties and What Can Be Done About Them. Niall G. Kirkwood, FASLA is Professor of Landscape Architecture and Technology and Director for the Center for Technology and Environment at ... Read more
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