Winner of the Planning Institute of Australias 2015 Cutting Edge Research and Teaching Award!Australians from all walks of life have begun to realise the nationrsquo;s cities cannot sustain profligate growth indefinitely. Dwindling water supplies; failing food bowls; increased energy costs; more severe bushfires; severe storms; flooding; coastal erosion; rising transport expenses; housing shortages and environmental pollution are now daily news headlines. Australiarsquo;s cities may have reached their ecological limits: a new model for planning the places we live is needed.Understanding the natural cycles of the city is just as important to planning our cities as knowledge of local ordinances; indeed much more so. A profound knowledge of environmental processes is critical for successful planning in todayrsquo;s world. Environmental planners take as their guiding principle the concept of designing with nature; approaching cities as living organisms that consume water; energy and raw materials; and produce waste. This metabolic view of cities means we can find new solutions to old problems; and steer our cities towards a more sustainable form of planning.Written specifically for students and professionals working in city planning in Australia; this ground-breaking new book enables Australian planners; architects and developers to get a better understanding of the fundamental principles of environmental planning for cities; showing how land; water; air; energy; wildlife and people shape our built environments; and how in turn environmental processes must be better understood if we are to make informed decisions about developing cities that are more sustainable.The bookrsquo;s coverage is comprehensive: from an overview of the concepts and theories of environmental planning; through analysis of governance systems and urban environmental processes to agendas and policies for the future; all the key topics are covered in depth; with recommendations for supporting reading and an unrivalled selection of additional materials. Ideal for students; essential for professionals; Australian Environmental Planning is vital reading for more sustainable cities in a more sustainable world.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful. Finally!By Susan B.I have been obsessed with mandalas for awhile. Ive drawn my own; but really wanted more instruction. Ive bought three books and was extremely disappointed in all of them. For one thing; all were too complex and dense. One was not actually about drawing mandalas at all. One had really confusing instructions so I couldnt proceed after a certain point. And the third was all about theory and psychology. I wanted clear instructions on how to DRAW mandalas.I stumbled onto Kathryns 100Mandala website and was blown away by her YouTube videos. They made the process so simple. For the first time; I was able to understand Sacred Geometry mandalas; like the Seed of Life.Kathryns new book seemed expensive; so I postponed purchasing it. But after going through her whole site and looking inside the book on ; I took the plunge.It was worth every penny! This is a gorgeous book; packed full of practical information on HOW to draw mandalas. Not theory; but practical; easy to understand instruction ... on all kinds of mandalas!This book is EXACTLY what I have been seeking. Kathryn has a great gift as a teacher. She knows how to simplify complex material; such as math concepts; for creating certain types of mandalas. In this book; she teaches how to create a variety of mandalas and spiritual symbols step-by-step.Attached is my first attempt after reading the beginning instructions for a freehand mandala. [UPDATE: I am adding a second mandala I drew last night based on the instructions in Chapter 2. Note that I dont think I have ever gone this far in a How To art book. But following the instructions (and following the encouragement of Kathryn to add my own ideas) is making my heart sing!]I really love that she keeps it simple with just enough detailed explanation.If you want to learn how to draw mandalas; you wont find a better book than this. In fact; I usually prefer videos; but these instructions and pictures are really clear.100% Recommended!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful and insightful book!By a2readerbeaderAll you have to do is look at the beautiful and colorful cover of this book to know that there are even more treasures inside! One of the key words is "guidebook;" and thats what this book is; a guide to creating mandalas of all kinds. I have been making mandalas for a long time and I learned several new techniques; especially collage mandalas; that really stimulated me. I like that the steps to making mandalas are very clear and straightforward. Most of all; I liked that color was used in such an expressive way (also one of the key words in the title). Color soars in this book; both subtle and bold; and you just want to look at all the beautiful ways it is used; how it is interpreted; and how you can add it to your mandalas to give them special meaning. This book will deepen your mandala practice and beckon you to spend time enjoying all that it offers.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book is a work of art in itself.By CAROL MBeing a member of the 100 Mandalas community; this was an eagerly awaited book for me last year. When my first copy arrived; I was surprised at the beauty of this book with its many illustrations for creating Mandalas. The book is a work of art in itself. Kathryn takes us through the step by step process of creating many versions of the mandala; across various cultures and styles. There are no assumptions made that one can already draw; or understand how to use color. The essence of creating a Mandala is the beginning point; and Kathryn clearly shows us how to move through to its completion. This book continues to inspire me to take my Mandala practice to the next level; to challenge my skills; and this is generously illustrated with her inclusion of Mandalas by other artists. This is always the book I refer people to who are attracted to trying out their own interest in creating a Mandala for the first time; or who want to expand their creative skills into new directions..
