'City living' and sustainable development the experience of a UK regional city
Language: English Series: Town Planning Review ; 78(6) 2007, 725-747(23)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Paper draws on a detailed case study of Leeds to argue that 'city living' has the potential to contribute towards sustainable development. Describes the potential use of brownfield land for medium-high density mixed-use schemes, stating that they are viable and reduce dependence upon transport infrastructure. The paper seeks to point out that this is a possible outcome, the reality of city living is economically unstable, 'environmentally ambiguous' and that this has come about as a result of the structure of incentives and a lack of adequate controls on development.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L144446 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 144446-2001 |
Paper draws on a detailed case study of Leeds to argue that 'city living' has the potential to contribute towards sustainable development. Describes the potential use of brownfield land for medium-high density mixed-use schemes, stating that they are viable and reduce dependence upon transport infrastructure. The paper seeks to point out that this is a possible outcome, the reality of city living is economically unstable, 'environmentally ambiguous' and that this has come about as a result of the structure of incentives and a lack of adequate controls on development.