Cities and Natural Process: A Basis for Sustainability

Cities and Natural Process

A Basis for Sustainability

By Michael Hough

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ISBN: 978-0-415-29855-1
Binding: Paperback (also available in Hardback)
Published by: Routledge
Publication Date: 22nd April 2004
Pages: 308
Illustrations: 107 line drawings and 92 b+w photos

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About the Book

Cities and Natural Process is a discussion of the fundamental conflict in the perception of nature and an expression of the essential need for an environmental view when approaching urban design. Whilst retaining the existing structure, each of the chapters has been revised to take into account recent theoretical and practical developments. A completely new concluding chapter has been added which draws together the themes of the volume and links these to broader landscape issues such as greenway systems, landscape ecology and green infrastructure.

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"In many ways the profession is just catching up with Hough's thinking." - Joan Nassauer, University of Michigan

Introduction 1. Urban Ecology: A basis for shaping cities 2. Water 3. Plants 4. Wildlife 5. City Farming 6. Climate: Making connections 7. The Regional Landscape Conclusion

About the Author(s)

Michael Hough is a landscape architect and senior partner in the Toronto firm of Hough, Stanbar, Nayor and Dance. He is also Professor in the Faculty of Environmental Studies at York University, Canada.