Routledge Transforming Distressed Cities - Urban Planning & Sustainability

This Routledge book addresses the critical challenges facing global cities today, including economic collapse, social disintegration, ecological degradation, and climate change impacts. It examines how traditional assumptions about human-nature interactions have become obsolete and explores why building practices must shift to account for long-term environmental consequences and resource limitations. The work provides essential frameworks for understanding how urban economies must be reconfigured to create inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities capable of withstanding natural disasters and environmental pressures. Ideal for urban planners, architects, policymakers, and environmental professionals seeking comprehensive solutions to interconnected urban crises.