Cities in Transition focuses on the sustainability transitions initiated in 40 European cities. The book presents the incredible wealth of insights gathered through hundreds of interviews and questionnaires. Four key domainsmdash;local energy systems; local green spaces; local water systems and local labour marketsmdash;have been the focus of the field research investigating local potentials for social innovation and new forms of civil society self-organisation. Examining the potential of new organizational frameworks like co-operatives; multi-stakeholder constructions; local-regional partnerships and networks for the success of such transitions; this book presents the key ingredients of a sustainable urban community as a viable concept to address current global financial; environmental and social challenges.Crucial reading for academics and practitioners of urban planning and sustainability in Europe; Cities in Transition is an innovative roadmap for sustainability in changing cities.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Victoria Foley Siresvery informative great pictures4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A Local takeBy Dan OKeefeI may be writing this because Im a life long Vernon resident; or that I am very interested in history; but I highly recommend this book for everyone. It shows the slow transition of Anytown; USA: from small farming village; to large farming township; to the coming of the railroad; which brought on a massive mining buisness; and then the introduction of the automobile; which brought tourism: two ski resorts (Well; more like one and a half nowadays) and even a water park. This is a must read for North Jersey residents; and it makes and excellent coffee table book for the locals. This is the book for history buffs who prefer looking to reading.
