Spatial planning for a sustainable Singapore
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Spatial planning for a sustainable Singapore
Springer, 2008
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This book analyses and provides an insight to Singapore's planning system and practices associated with sustainable development. It takes a reflective approach in reviewing the direction, impact and significance of sustainable development in Singapore planning and the future challenges facing the city-state, which is often looked upon by many developing countries as a model.
Table of Contents
Introduction Planning the World Metropolis at Island-City Scale: Urban Innovation as a Constraint and Tool in Global Change Nature and Environmental Sustainability: A Study of Singapore Experience Remaking of Singapore's Chinatown in Search of a More Sustainable Development Singapore's Nature: Past, Present and Future Above the Tideline: Sustainable Waterfront Planning Practices in Singapore Sustainable City Centre Development: The Singapore City Centre in the Context of Sustainable Development Singapore's Urban Transport: Sustainability by Design or Necessity? Sustainable Industrial Development in Singapore Sustainable Housing Form: Public Housing Development in Singapore Sustainable Recreational Space: The Controversial Integrated Resorts in Singapore Condominium in Singapore as a 'Laboratory of Sustainable Housing Development' in Southeast Asia Conclusion
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