Eco-town report learning from Europe on eco-towns [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: [Leeds] HCA Academy 2009Subject(s): LOC classification:- 333.72 $2 218
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 147975-2001 |
Executive summary -- Introduction: learning from Europe on eco-towns -- The context: the context eco-cities and eco-towns -- The challenges: the objectives for eco-towns -- Case studies: the case studies and the key steps -- Learning: learning from the case studies -- Skills: developing new skills for eco-communities -- Conclusions: investment, recommendations
Examines the most advanced eco-towns from European countries as well as Dongtan in China. Draws conclusions on what should be best practice for the British Eco-town programme. Recommends: promoting more European exchanges; developing eco-town city management programmes as well as key themes and projects; supporting workshops; building on European and international best practice; setting up an Eco-town Learning Capacity Building Programme.