Routledge Steering Sustainability in Urbanising World - Policy & Practice

This comprehensive book addresses the critical intersection of urban sustainability and policy implementation, examining why environmental initiatives often fail to achieve meaningful impact despite significant investment. Routledge's analysis explores how cities can encourage compact living, resource conservation and public transport adoption whilst overcoming the barriers that limit uptake of sustainable practices. Written for urban planners, housing policy makers and infrastructure professionals, the book presents a holistic examination of sustainability challenges in contemporary cities. It investigates the gap between promotional efforts-from council initiatives to private business incentives-and actual behavioural change, offering insights into effective policy design and real-world performance outcomes. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how urban environments can transition towards genuine sustainability in an era of mounting environmental pressures.