Life Cycle Approaches to Sustainable Regional Development Contributor(s): Massari, Stefania (Editor), Sonnemann, Guido (Editor), Balkau, Fritz (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1138940607 ISBN-13: 9781138940604 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2016 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Urban & Land Use Planning - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development - Architecture | Landscape |
Dewey: 307.12 |
LCCN: 2016022818 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 6.9" W x 9.8" (1.75 lbs) 362 pages |
Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Life Cycle Approaches to Sustainable Regional Development explains the ways life cycle methodologies and tools can be used to strengthen regional socio-economic planning and development in a more sustainable manner. The book advocates the adoption of systematic and long-term criteria for development decision-making, taking into account the full life cycle of materials and projects. It describes life cycle practices from both a scientific and a practitioner point of view, highlighting examples and case studies at regional level. The applications are relevant to key economic sectors, as well as for internal planning and administrative procedures. It concludes with a synthesis chapter that distills the key messages from the authors into practical guidance points on how best to use such approaches to enhance sustainability in regional development. The book is essential reading for regional and urban planners who are integrating life cycle thinking into their policy regimes, as well as for researchers working to further evolve life cycle methodologies. |