Albert Speer & Partner : a manifesto for sustainable cities : think local, act global /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gaines, Jeremy
Other Authors: Jäger, Stefan
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Munich ; New York : Prestel, ©2009.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • The sustainable city
  • Combine theory and common sense
  • Go brownfield, not greenfield
  • Decrease energy, increase technology
  • Keep space open
  • Create a clear identity
  • Think in overall cycles, not in sectors : avoid short-term benefits for long-term gains
  • Do not let transportation modes compete for space : present mobility fosters immobility
  • Encourage civic participation
  • Get the fundamentals right before you build a city
  • Prioritize the three E's : ecology, economy and equity
  • Applying the Ten commandments : Cairo.