Books /Sustainable Urbanization: Challenges and Opportunities

9781639875146

Murphy & Moore Publishing

English

2022

$ 155

Urbanization refers to the process by which towns and cities are formed and expand. The populations of cities are increasing faster than the ability of local and national governments to plan and manage these changes. This requires an urgent need of sustainable urbanization to properly manage the urban development. Well-managed cities have the potential to serve as engines of economic progress. Sustainable urbanization is also essential for promoting stability and preventing violence, crime and extremism. It also plays a significant role in strengthening rural-urban linkages and improving agricultural development. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of sustainable urbanization. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.