The State of the Cities
Why, and how, the Commonwealth must address the challenge of sustainable urbanisation
Published on 1. April 2010
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8 pages
978-0-85092-913-3 (ISBN)
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Description
This Discussion Paper examines key trends in Commonwealth urbanisation and sets out areas for future research into the state of Commonwealth cities in the twenty-first century, to provide an evidence-base for urban policy, funding and development.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-85092-913-3 (9780850929133)
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Cliff Hague is Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Association of Planners (CAP). He is Professor Emeritus at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, and a member of the Academy of Social Sciences. He is a Past President of the Royal Town Planning Institute, UK and of CAP. Will French is Project Manager and Principal Researcher in the Global Planners Network (GPN) Self Diagnostic Research team of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), London, UK.
Content
Introduction A Rapidly Urbanising Commonwealth 'Slumurbanisation' The Commonwealth's Goal on Human Settlements is Off-track 'Slumurbanisation' and the MDGs Sprawl, Climate Change, Congestion and Waste Cities and climate change Congestion, transport and infrastructure So Should We Try to Halt Urban Growth? A Way Forward References