Urban Opportunities: Perspectives on Climate Change, Resilience, Inclusion, and the Informal Economy

Author(s)
Garland, A. (Ed)
Publication language
English
Pages
174pp
Date published
01 Jan 2015
Publisher
Urban Sustainability Laboratory
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Cash-based transfers (CBT), Markets, Disaster preparedness, resilience and risk reduction, Urban

Urbanization is one of the most significant megatrends shaping the world in the 21st century. With the recognition that sustainable and equitable cities are a crucial component of a livable future, policymakers must pursue the transformative potential of urbanization.

This publication includes a range of perspectives on urban challenges and policy solutions linked to one of the following subtopics: cities and climate change; urban resiliency; inclusive cities; and the impacts of the informal economy. Each chapter in this
volume critically examines existing urban policies and projects, offering original, solutions-oriented research and strategies.