The nature and form of the urban environment is a critical determinant of the sustainability of
our society, as it is responsible directly for a large proportion of consumed energy, and …

The second edition of this book represents a re-editing and in some cases signi-cant
rewriting of the original book published in 2001. Substantial editing occurred and new …

In this article we explore the relationships between urban form and air pollution among 86
US metropolitan areas. Urban form was quantified using preexisting sprawl indexes and …

Environmental impacts related to policy measures such as transport investments are
relevant for ex ante evaluations like cost–benefit analyses (CBAs), environmental impact …

'This book re-addresses the concepts of neighbourhood and community in a refreshing and
challenging way. It will be of immense benefit, not only to town planners but also to al those …

Based on the work of Jensen [Jensen, SS, 1998. Mapping human exposure to traffic air
pollution using GIS. Journal of Hazardous Materials 61 (1–3), 385–392; Jensen, SS, 1999. A …

Prof. van Wee draws on extensive research and nearly three decades of professional
experience to shine a welcome spotlight on a neglected yet critical area of transportation …

Nowadays cities are seen as motors for the sustainable development of European regions
and are thus of crucial importance for the future of Europe as a whole. Management of …

Smart growth policy has been identified as a panacea to tackle a range of undesirable
outcomes of sprawl development. Various neighbourhood planning concepts have been …

A transition to more sustainable cities in Australia will require much greater focus on
greyfield redevelopment than previously. With the multiple challenges facing city planning at …