Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Domestic and International Scientific Planning, Analysis, and Cooperation
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 918
Book Description
The Role of R.& D. in Improving the Quality in Urban Life
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Domestic and International Scientific Planning, Analysis, and Cooperation
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 918
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cities and towns
Languages : en
Pages : 918
Book Description
Urban Agriculture for Improving the Quality of Life
Author: Dona Pickard
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030947432
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
This book presents the findings of a multidisciplinary study on the effects of urban agriculture (UA) on the social, economic and environmental aspects of the quality of life in Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria. The analyses are based on a sociological survey representative of 3 districts of Sofia (among 750 people), in-depth interviews, focus groups, expert statements, ecological monitoring of UA sites, and spatial mapping of natural resources for UA. It also focuses on UA effects on the social well-being of citizens and communities, the correlation between social capital and UA attitudes, the challenges for UA to integrate disadvantaged social groups, the factors for success of small UA businesses, as well as the role of policy and civil society in developing UA. This work is also important for the analysis of the underlying links between all aspects of urban agriculture, many of which are valid beyond the local socio-economic context and environmental specifics of the city of Sofia.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030947432
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 201
Book Description
This book presents the findings of a multidisciplinary study on the effects of urban agriculture (UA) on the social, economic and environmental aspects of the quality of life in Sofia - the capital of Bulgaria. The analyses are based on a sociological survey representative of 3 districts of Sofia (among 750 people), in-depth interviews, focus groups, expert statements, ecological monitoring of UA sites, and spatial mapping of natural resources for UA. It also focuses on UA effects on the social well-being of citizens and communities, the correlation between social capital and UA attitudes, the challenges for UA to integrate disadvantaged social groups, the factors for success of small UA businesses, as well as the role of policy and civil society in developing UA. This work is also important for the analysis of the underlying links between all aspects of urban agriculture, many of which are valid beyond the local socio-economic context and environmental specifics of the city of Sofia.
The Quality of Urban Life
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking and Currency. Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Urban Growth
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Pt. 2 of a 3 pt. work. Part 1 has title: Population trends Y 4.B 22/1:P 81/pt. 1 hearings held June 3, 5, 13, 16, 18, 24, 25; July 1, 10, 22, and 31, 1969. Part 3 Industrial location policy Y 4.B 22/1:In 2/pt. 3 hearings held July 23; September 23, 24; October 6, 7; November 18, 19; December 2, 3, 1970.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Pt. 2 of a 3 pt. work. Part 1 has title: Population trends Y 4.B 22/1:P 81/pt. 1 hearings held June 3, 5, 13, 16, 18, 24, 25; July 1, 10, 22, and 31, 1969. Part 3 Industrial location policy Y 4.B 22/1:In 2/pt. 3 hearings held July 23; September 23, 24; October 6, 7; November 18, 19; December 2, 3, 1970.
The Quality of Urban Life
Author: United States. Congress. House. Banking and Currency Committee
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Protecting and Enhancing America's Forests and Rangelands
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Responsible Consumption and Production
Author: Walter Leal Filho
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9783319957258
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The problems related to the process of industrialisation such as biodiversity depletion, climate change and a worsening of health and living conditions, especially but not only in developing countries, intensify. Therefore, there is an increasing need to search for integrated solutions to make development more sustainable. The United Nations has acknowledged the problem and approved the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. On 1st January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Agenda officially came into force. These goals cover the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. The Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals comprehensively addresses the SDGs in an integrated way. It encompasses 17 volumes, each one devoted to one of the 17 SDGs. This volume addresses SDG 12, namely "Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns" and contains the description of a range of terms, which allows a better understanding and fosters knowledge. Concretely, the defined targets are: Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries Achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources Halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses Achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment Substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities Ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities Editorial Board Medani P. Bhandari, Luciana Londero Brandli, Morgane M. C. Fritz, Ulla A. Saari, Leonardo L. Sta Romana
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9783319957258
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The problems related to the process of industrialisation such as biodiversity depletion, climate change and a worsening of health and living conditions, especially but not only in developing countries, intensify. Therefore, there is an increasing need to search for integrated solutions to make development more sustainable. The United Nations has acknowledged the problem and approved the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. On 1st January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Agenda officially came into force. These goals cover the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. The Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals comprehensively addresses the SDGs in an integrated way. It encompasses 17 volumes, each one devoted to one of the 17 SDGs. This volume addresses SDG 12, namely "Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns" and contains the description of a range of terms, which allows a better understanding and fosters knowledge. Concretely, the defined targets are: Implement the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns, all countries taking action, with developed countries taking the lead, taking into account the development and capabilities of developing countries Achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources Halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses Achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed international frameworks, and significantly reduce their release to air, water and soil in order to minimize their adverse impacts on human health and the environment Substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse Encourage companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities Ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption by removing market distortions, in accordance with national circumstances, including by restructuring taxation and phasing out those harmful subsidies, where they exist, to reflect their environmental impacts, taking fully into account the specific needs and conditions of developing countries and minimizing the possible adverse impacts on their development in a manner that protects the poor and the affected communities Editorial Board Medani P. Bhandari, Luciana Londero Brandli, Morgane M. C. Fritz, Ulla A. Saari, Leonardo L. Sta Romana
Green Walls in High-Rise Buildings
Author: Antony Wood, Payam Bahrami & Daniel Safarik
Publisher: Images Publishing
ISBN: 1864705930
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has produced four Technical Guides to date, since the series launched in late 2012. Each of these guides is the product of a CTBUH Working Group—committees formed specifically to address focused topical subjects in the industry. The intention of each guide is the same—to provide working knowledge to the typical building owner or professional who wants a better understanding of available options for improving tall buildings, and what affects their design. The object of the series is to provide a tool-kit for the creation of better-performing tall buildings, and to spread the understanding of the considerations that need to be made in designing tall. This technical guide offers an extensive overview of the use of vertical vegetation in high-rise buildings, an indepth analysis of green walls, definitions and typology, including standards, policies and incentives. It features comprehensive case studies, along with architectural theories of the public and private benefits of green walls. The book delves into architect-design considerations and limitations, the effects of green walls on energy efficiencies and includes recommendations and future research.
Publisher: Images Publishing
ISBN: 1864705930
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has produced four Technical Guides to date, since the series launched in late 2012. Each of these guides is the product of a CTBUH Working Group—committees formed specifically to address focused topical subjects in the industry. The intention of each guide is the same—to provide working knowledge to the typical building owner or professional who wants a better understanding of available options for improving tall buildings, and what affects their design. The object of the series is to provide a tool-kit for the creation of better-performing tall buildings, and to spread the understanding of the considerations that need to be made in designing tall. This technical guide offers an extensive overview of the use of vertical vegetation in high-rise buildings, an indepth analysis of green walls, definitions and typology, including standards, policies and incentives. It features comprehensive case studies, along with architectural theories of the public and private benefits of green walls. The book delves into architect-design considerations and limitations, the effects of green walls on energy efficiencies and includes recommendations and future research.
Improving the Quality of Legislation in Europe
Author: Scott H. Jacobs
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 900463908X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
In April 1997, during the Dutch presidency of the European Union, a three-day international conference was held in The Hague, The Netherlands, on the subject of The Quality of European and National Legislation and the Internal Market. The present publication comprises the proceedings and conclusions of this timely conference, which was organized by the T.M.C. Asser Instituut, The Hague, on behalf of the Ministries of Justice and Economic Affairs of The Netherlands and the European Commission. The objective of the conference was to suggest ways of improving the legislation in the European Union against the background of the common market. The quality of the drafting of Community legislation is crucial if it is to be properly implemented by competent national authorities and better understood by the public and in business circles. The conference focused on European legislation and on national legislation in the Member States. Representatives of the European Union, the governments, the academic world, industry and consumer organizations gave their views of and commented on the three main themes of the conference: (I) the experiences on European and national level regarding the judicial quality of legislation; (II) simplification of existing legislation and (III) assessment of draft legislation. The updated and revised versions of their studies and comments are published in the present book. During the final session of the conference, current initiatives in the field of improving the quality of legislation were reviewed (e.g., on consolidation, codification, guidelines and deregulation). The main findings of the conference were brought to the attention of the Internal Market Council and the IGC as a preparation of the European Council of Amsterdam (16-17 June, 1997) where the Draft Treaty of Amsterdam was concluded. Many of the conference findings and suggestions were repeated in the documents of the Draft Treaty. In addition to the above-mentioned contributions, the book contains (i) a valuable methodical digest of the conference, including a closer evaluation of the Draft Treaty of Amsterdam, and (ii) a summing-up of the results of the important debate by Professor L.J. Brinkhorst (European Parliament, Strasbourg/Brussels). The book is also enriched by relevant documentation in the field.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 900463908X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
In April 1997, during the Dutch presidency of the European Union, a three-day international conference was held in The Hague, The Netherlands, on the subject of The Quality of European and National Legislation and the Internal Market. The present publication comprises the proceedings and conclusions of this timely conference, which was organized by the T.M.C. Asser Instituut, The Hague, on behalf of the Ministries of Justice and Economic Affairs of The Netherlands and the European Commission. The objective of the conference was to suggest ways of improving the legislation in the European Union against the background of the common market. The quality of the drafting of Community legislation is crucial if it is to be properly implemented by competent national authorities and better understood by the public and in business circles. The conference focused on European legislation and on national legislation in the Member States. Representatives of the European Union, the governments, the academic world, industry and consumer organizations gave their views of and commented on the three main themes of the conference: (I) the experiences on European and national level regarding the judicial quality of legislation; (II) simplification of existing legislation and (III) assessment of draft legislation. The updated and revised versions of their studies and comments are published in the present book. During the final session of the conference, current initiatives in the field of improving the quality of legislation were reviewed (e.g., on consolidation, codification, guidelines and deregulation). The main findings of the conference were brought to the attention of the Internal Market Council and the IGC as a preparation of the European Council of Amsterdam (16-17 June, 1997) where the Draft Treaty of Amsterdam was concluded. Many of the conference findings and suggestions were repeated in the documents of the Draft Treaty. In addition to the above-mentioned contributions, the book contains (i) a valuable methodical digest of the conference, including a closer evaluation of the Draft Treaty of Amsterdam, and (ii) a summing-up of the results of the important debate by Professor L.J. Brinkhorst (European Parliament, Strasbourg/Brussels). The book is also enriched by relevant documentation in the field.
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs. Vol.1, No.1, 2017
Author: Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
Publisher: Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017) Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs. Vol.1, No.1, 2017 Number of published articles in this issue: 8 articles Number of authors contributed to this issue: 9 authors from 4 Countries This issue contains the following articles: -Sustainability in Historic Urban Environments: Effect of gentrification in the process of sustainable urban revitalization Rokhsaneh Rahbarianyazd, Dr. https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)1-9 -The influence of Mediterranean modernist movement of architecture in Lefkosa: The first and early second half of 20th century Salar Salah Muhy Al-Din, Ph.D. Candidate https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)10-23 -Adaptive Reuse of the Industrial Building: A case of Energy Museum in Sanatistanbul, Turkey Najmaldin Hussein, MA. https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)24-34 -The Transformation of Aesthetics in Architecture from Traditional to Modern Architecture: A case study of the Yoruba (southwestern) region of Nigeria Femi Emmanuel Arenibafo, MA. https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)35-44 -In Pursuit of Sustainable Strategic Long-term Planning Throughout Meta-postmodernism as New Perspective of Stylistic Design Mojdeh Nikoofam, Ph.D. Candidate, Abdollah Mobaraki, Ph.D. Candidate https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)45-55 -The Influence of Globalization on Distracting Traditional Aesthetic Values in Old Town of Erbil Zhino Hariry, MA. https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)56-66 -The Scale of Public Space: Taksim Square in Istanbul Senem Zeybekoglu Sadri, Dr. https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)67-75 -Urban Cages and Domesticated Humans https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)76-84
Publisher: Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017) Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs. Vol.1, No.1, 2017 Number of published articles in this issue: 8 articles Number of authors contributed to this issue: 9 authors from 4 Countries This issue contains the following articles: -Sustainability in Historic Urban Environments: Effect of gentrification in the process of sustainable urban revitalization Rokhsaneh Rahbarianyazd, Dr. https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)1-9 -The influence of Mediterranean modernist movement of architecture in Lefkosa: The first and early second half of 20th century Salar Salah Muhy Al-Din, Ph.D. Candidate https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)10-23 -Adaptive Reuse of the Industrial Building: A case of Energy Museum in Sanatistanbul, Turkey Najmaldin Hussein, MA. https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)24-34 -The Transformation of Aesthetics in Architecture from Traditional to Modern Architecture: A case study of the Yoruba (southwestern) region of Nigeria Femi Emmanuel Arenibafo, MA. https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)35-44 -In Pursuit of Sustainable Strategic Long-term Planning Throughout Meta-postmodernism as New Perspective of Stylistic Design Mojdeh Nikoofam, Ph.D. Candidate, Abdollah Mobaraki, Ph.D. Candidate https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)45-55 -The Influence of Globalization on Distracting Traditional Aesthetic Values in Old Town of Erbil Zhino Hariry, MA. https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)56-66 -The Scale of Public Space: Taksim Square in Istanbul Senem Zeybekoglu Sadri, Dr. https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)67-75 -Urban Cages and Domesticated Humans https://doi.org/10.25034/1761.1(1)76-84
General Technical Report SRS
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description