Urban Ecology [Paperback]

Provides an overview of international developments in urban ecology, with many examples from cities worldwide. In addition, this book presents a unique exchange of experiences and ideas, with a focus on cooperation between researchers and those involved in putting ideas into practice.
Topics include: aims and standards for ecological cities; the integration of ecologial, economic, social and cultural aspects; land use as a controlling factor; ecologically responsible mobility; and the integration of nature and landscape into urban development.Provides an overview of international developments in urban ecology, with many examples from cities worldwide. In addition, this book presents a unique exchange of experiences and ideas, with a focus on cooperation between researchers and those involved in putting ideas into practice.
Topics include: aims and standards for ecological cities; the integration of ecologial, economic, social and cultural aspects; land use as a controlling factor; ecologically responsible mobility; and the integration of nature and landscape into urban development.Contents Introduction Sukopp H (Germany): Urban Ecology - Scientific and Practical Aspects Deelstra T (The Netherlands): Towards Ecological Sustainable Cities: Strategies, Models and Tools 1 Ecological Cities - Models, Environmental Aims, Standards Ghosh, S (India): Perspectives on the Environment: New Options 1.1 Workshop: Environmental Quality Aims and Ecological Aims Pietsch J, Kr?ger G, Ufermann K (Germany): Environmental Accounting on a Communal Level de Boer J, Dijst M (The Netherlands): Urban Development and Environmental Policy Objectives - an Outline of a Multi-disciplinary Research Programme Tschense H (Germany): Environmental Quality Goals and Standards as a Basis and a Way to an Agenda 21 for Leipzig Wickop E (Germany): Environmental Quality Targets for Urban Structural Units in Leipzig with a View to Sustainable Urban Development Simon KH, Fritsche U (Germalc8