Title: Making cities work : the role of local authorities in the urban environment /
Authors: Gilbert, Richard, 1940-; Girardet, Herbert.; Stevenson, Don, 1934-; Stren, Richard E.
Publisher: Earthscan,
Year: 1996
Subjects: Sustainable development Case studies; Urban ecology (Sociology); Municipal government; Urbanization Environmental aspects.; Urban policy
Abstract: Looks at environmental challenges facing cities around the world: high levels of air and soil pollution, overcrowding, poor sanitation and growing waste disposal problems. Includes 18 case studies from around the world.
Contents: Pt. I. Overview. ch. 1. Local authorities and the environement. ch. 2. Issues for local action. ch. 3. Local government in action; summary case studies. ch.4. Local authorities and worldwide sustainable development. ch. 5. Recommendations. -- pt. II. Case studies.