Author: Wong Tai-Chee
Place: Singapore
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2008
Pages: 217
ISBN: 978-1-4020-6541-5
Source: Purchased
Subject: Urbanisation
Sub-Subject: Urban Development
Keyword: Urban Development, Sustainable Planning, Urban Transformation, Infrastructure, Historical Perspective, High-Rise Housing
Classification: 307.12160957
Shelf: C1R2
Accession No: B1333
Contents: Preface Contributors Chap 1: Sustainability Planning and Its Theory and Practice: An Introduction Part I: Global Development and Planning Part II: Transport, Industrial, Housing and Nature Planning Index
Abstract: “Spatial Planning for a Sustainable Singapore” explores the principles and practices of sustainable urban development in one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. The book is structured into two parts: Part I examines global development trends and the need for sustainable urban growth in response to environmental challenges. Part II focuses on sustainable practices in transport, industrial development, housing, and nature conservation, highlighting Singapore’s strategies for balancing economic growth with environmental preservation. Featuring theoretical insights and practical case studies, the book offers a comprehensive resource for urban planners, policymakers, and scholars interested in sustainable urban development.