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1 online resource (233 pages) |
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Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; Preface; Introduction; 1 Smart growth: from theoretical approaches to practical concepts; An introduction to a necessity: what did urban sprawl do to the cities?; Compact city; Public transit-oriented development; The definition of smart growth; Smart growth or smart planning for urban growth; Smart growth: an effective step towards urban sustainability; Goals and objectives of smart growth; In search of the principles of smart growth; The impact of smart growth on urban life |
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A brief look at the benefits of smart growthConclusion; Notes; References; 2 Smart growth vs. urban sprawl; Introduction; What is urban sprawl?; Causes of urban sprawl; Aspects of urban sprawl; The consequences of urban sprawl; Urban sprawl vs. smart growth; Conclusion; Note; References; 3 A review of global experiences in evaluating urban development plans and policies based on smart growth; Introduction; North America; China; India; Iran; Discussion and conclusion; Notes; References; 4 A review of the critiques of smart growth; Introduction; Important criticisms of smart growth |
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Discussion and conclusionReferences; 5 A comprehensive checklist of generalizable and achievable goals, strategies and policies for smart growth (with an emphasis on pedestrian-oriented transportation); Introduction; Reducing reliance on personal transportation and providing a variety of transportation options; Optimal land use in line with targeted development in existing urban areas; Improvement and modification of level of service standards in areas with public transport; Proper connection of the local street network to higher transportation levels |
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Proper connection of different types of transportation networksCreating an area for centres of activity around transportation systems; Making pleasant and attractive walkways; Satisfying parking needs; Granting incentives to reduce traffic during busy hours; Coordinating different transportation services to take advantage of the full benefits of neighbourhoods and developments supporting public transport; Creating walkable communities; Establishing basic services near residential areas, workplaces and public transport routes; Designing pedestrian-oriented commercial areas |
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Providing safety for pedestrians and non-motorized vehiclesSetting appropriate design standards for improving the quality of sidewalks; Calming traffic in residential neighbourhoods; Protecting and beautifying existing and new sidewalks; The presence of attractive edges on the street; The presence of voluntary and social activities on the streets; Increasing the readability of urban routes; Understanding the economic opportunities that encourage activity on footpaths; Creating an equilibrium between development and environmental protection; Proper utilization of various uses |
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Preventing urban sprawl: moving towards planning and designing a compact city |
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Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force. WlAbNL |
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Print version record |
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Ghorbanian, Mahshid
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Mashhadi Moghadam, Seyed Navid
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| ISBN |
9781000691627 |
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1000691624 |
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9781000691962 |
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1000691969 |
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