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Adapting to climate change lessons for London

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London GLA 2006ISBN:
  • 1852618825
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 551.52 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Looks at cities across the world that are presently dealing with climatic conditions that London could experience in years to come. Outlines the London Climate Change Partnership's view of the applicability to London of the policies and measures adopted in other cities and makes recommendations based on the analysis of the 18 city case studies presented. It highlights the need for city-wide planning, driving opportunities for climate-proofing new development through the planning system and the challenge of retrofitting climate adaptation measures to existing buildings. It also identifies where green building design features can provide a win-win solution to aspects of climate change.
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Looks at cities across the world that are presently dealing with climatic conditions that London could experience in years to come. Outlines the London Climate Change Partnership's view of the applicability to London of the policies and measures adopted in other cities and makes recommendations based on the analysis of the 18 city case studies presented. It highlights the need for city-wide planning, driving opportunities for climate-proofing new development through the planning system and the challenge of retrofitting climate adaptation measures to existing buildings. It also identifies where green building design features can provide a win-win solution to aspects of climate change.

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