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  Waste management
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  Mobility and transport
 
   
  Capacity building for sustainable development
  Economy and finance
  Employment creation
  Education
 
   
  Demography
  Security
  Urban health
  Accessibility
for special needs
  Income
  Gender justice
  Social integration
 
Sustainable Urban Management 


CONTENTS

 1. Environmental Management
 
1.1 Sustainable land management
 
1.1.1 Introduction
1.1.2 Critique of contemporary urban planning
1.1.3 High density development
1.1.4 Less reliance on cars
1.1.5 Need for more flexible zoning
1.1.6 Conclusion
1.1.7 References
 
 
 
1.2.1 Introduction
1.2.2 Inadequately managed urban sprawl
1.2.3 Causes of urban sprawl
1.2.4 Effects of urban sprawl
1.2.5 Growth management and sustainable development
1.2.6 Urban ecology
1.2.7 References
 
 
 
1.3.1 Introduction
1.3.2 Water supply management
1.3.3 Reducing urban water consumption
1.3.4 Wastewater treatment
1.3.5 Wastewater reduction strategies
1.3.6 Impact of urban development
1.3.7 Flood protection
1.3.8 Water quality issues
1.3.9 Water recycling
1.3.10 Sludge reuse
1.3.11 References
 
 
 
1.4.1 Introduction
1.4.2 Waste prevention and reduction
1.4.3 Recycling
1.4.4 What influences recycling behaviour?
1.4.5 Urban strategic planning
1.4.6 Decision making principles
1.4.7 References
 
 
 
1.5.1 Alternative sources of energy
        1.5.1.1 Geothermal
        1.5.1.2 Hydro power
        1.5.1.3 Wave energy
        1.5.1.4 Tidal energy
        1.5.1.5 Ocean thermal energy conversion
        1.5.1.6 Wind energy
        1.5.1.7 Solar energy
        1.5.1.8 Biomass
1.5.2 Policy alternatives
1.5.3 References
 
 
 
1.6.1 Introduction
1.6.2 Trends in urban transport
1.6.3 Impacts of urban transport
1.6.4 Social impacts
1.6.5 Defining sustainable urban transport
1.6.6 Achieving sustainable urban transport
1.6.7 References

 2. Economy
 
2.1 Capacity building for sustainable development
 
2.1.1 Introduction
2.1.2 Examples of capacity building
2.1.3 Training of individuals
2.1.4 Institutional capacity building
2.1.5 The role of the community
2.1.6 National level capacity building
2.1.7 References
 
 
 
2.2.1 Introduction
2.2.2 EU environmental financing
2.2.3 European Investment bank
2.2.4 The private sector: Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)
2.2.5 Value of environmental enhancement
2.2.6 References
 
 
 
2.3.1 Introduction
2.3.2 Issues
2.3.3 Potential solutions
        2.3.3.1 Income support
        2.3.3.2 Benefits in kind
        2.3.3.3 Other active labour market policies
2.3.4 Case Study: United Kingdom New Deal Programme
2.3.5 Case Study: Green Salary Project
2.3.6 References
 
 
 
2.4.1 Introduction
2.4.2 Exclusion from educational opportunities
        2.4.2.1 The poor
        2.4.2.2 People with special needs
        2.4.2.3 Ethnic and racial minorities
        2.4.2.4 Adults and older people
2.4.3 The information economy and education
2.4.4 Consolidating education – the need for a central motivation in education
2.4.5 References

 3. Social welfare
 
3.1 Demographic factors
 
3.1.1 Introduction
3.1.2 The greying of Europe
3.1.3 Less youth
3.1.4 Immigration
3.1.5 Gender gap
3.1.6 References
 
 
 
3.2.1 Urban security
3.2.2 Crime in European cities
3.2.3 Driving factors weakening security in European cities
        3.2.3.1 Migration/immigration
        3.2.3.2 Increase in inequality and poverty
        3.2.3.3 Unemployment
        3.2.3.4 Ethnic and cultural interaction
        3.2.3.5 Physical environment
        3.2.3.6 Educational deficits
        3.2.3.7 Social exclusion
        3.2.3.8 Distrust of institutions
3.2.4 Civic participation/engagement
        3.2.4.1 Who should be involved?
        3.2.4.2 The European Crime Prevention Network
3.2.5 References
 
 
 
3.3.1 Introduction
3.3.2 Demographic factors
3.3.3 Environmental factors
3.3.4 Lifestyles
3.3.5 Economic factors
3.3.6 References
 
 
 
3.4.1 Creating accessible cities
3.4.2 Universal design standards
3.4.3 Role of the local administration
        3.4.3.1 Benefits from universal design and accessibility standards
3.4.4 Direct action
        3.4.4.1 Good housekeeping
        3.4.4.2 Maintenance and improvement
3.4.5 Complementary action
3.4.6 References
  3.5 Income
 
 
3.5.1 Income generation
3.5.2 Transfers and income
3.5.3 References
  3.6 Gender justice
 
 
3.6.1 Achieving gender equity
3.6.2 Employment
        3.6.2.1 Case study: Greece – Female Entrepreneurship Promotion
3.6.3 Education and training
        3.6.3.1 Case study: Netherlands – Network Building and Career Development
3.6.4 References
  3.7 Social integration
 
 
3.7.1 Countering social exclusion
3.7.2 Refugees, migrant workers and asylum seekers
        3.7.2.1 Case: LETS Circle Woudrichem – Netherlands
3.7.3 Homeless and transient persons
3.7.4 People with special needs
3.7.5 Youth and the elderly
3.7.6 Ethnic and religious minorities
3.7.7 References

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