This new volume addresses the problems and complexities involved in defining and developing sustainable urban forms, but also shows that real advances have been

This book attempts to provide insights into the achievement of a sustainable urban form, through spatial planning and implementation; here, we focus on planning

provides forum for progressing the urban debate demonstrates good design and practice through a variety of case studies offers cross-disciplinary view points

This collection of edited papers forms part of the Compact City Series, creating a companion volume to The Compact City (1996) and Achieving Sustainable Urban F

The urban environment – buildings, cities and infrastructure – represents one of the most important contributors to climate change, while at the same time h