Low car(bon) communities inspiring car-free and car-lite urban futures

• Main Authors: Folett, Nicole (Author), Henderson, Jason 1972- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London New York Routledge 2016
• Subjects: Transportation, Automotive > Case studies > Social aspects; Transportation planning > Case studies; City planning > Case studies; Community development > Environmental aspects
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• Physical Description: xxi, 157 pages color illustrations 28 cm.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781138825864

With increasing awareness of the urgent need to respond to global warming by reducing carbon emissions and recognition of the social benefits of car-free and car-lite living, more and more city planners, advocates, and everyday urban dwellers are demanding new ways of building cities. In Low Car(bon) Communities, authors Nicole Foletta and Jason Henderson examine seven case studies in Europe and the United States that aim explicitly to reduce dependency on cars. Innovative and inspirational, these communities provide a rich array of data and metrics for comparison and analysis. This book considers these low car(bon) communities' potential for transferability to cities around the world, including North America. Aimed at practicing city planners, sustainable transportation advocates, and students in planning, geography, and environmental studies, this book will be an invaluable benchmark for gauging the success of sustainable urban futures.