Conservation and Sustainability in Historic Cities.
Title:
Conservation and Sustainability in Historic Cities.
Author:
Rodwell, Dennis.
ISBN:
9780470759516
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (274 pages)
Contents:
Conservation and Sustainability in Historic Cities -- Contents -- Introduction -- Acknowledgements -- Definitions: Conservation and Sustainability -- 1 Conservation: Background -- 2 Urban Planning Context -- 3 Sustainability: Background -- 4 Conservation: International Initiatives and Directions -- 5 Conservation: United Kingdom Position and Directions -- 6 Sustainable Cities and Urban Initiatives -- 7 Managing World Heritage Cities: United Kingdom -- 8 Managing Historic Cities: the Bottom-Up Approach -- 9 The Coincidence between Conservation and Sustainability -- 10 The Challenge and the Opportunity -- Sources -- Bibliography -- List of Figures -- Index.
Abstract:
'There are only a limited number of books on the subject of urban conservation and [this book] is a welcome addition' Journal of Architectural Conservation 'Provides a rounded discussion of sustainability, urban conservation and cultural identity, highlighting the links between them and ending with summary of the challenges and opportunities' Context 'The book makes a well argued, balanced case for fresh thinking about historic cities and their cultural and social roles beyond tourism assets.' Cornerstone 'A useful resource to both students and professionals' Construction History Society Newsletter.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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