Reflections on African Cities in Transition: Selected Continental Experiences, Reddy Purshottama Sivanarain, Wissink Henry
Автор: Caprotti Название: Eco-Cities and the Transition to Low Carbon Economies ISBN: 1137298758 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781137298751 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 8384.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The author examines the two most advanced eco-city projects: the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City in China, and Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. These are the most notable attempts at building new eco-cities to both face up to the `crises` of the modern world and to use the city as an engine for transition to a low-carbon economy.
Автор: M. Diouf; R. Fredericks Название: The Arts of Citizenship in African Cities ISBN: 1137481870 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781137481870 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 11179.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Arts of Citizenship in African Cities pushes the frontiers of how we understand cities and citizenship and offers new perspectives on African urbanism. Nuanced ethnographic analyses of life in an array of African cities illuminate the emergent infrastructures and spaces of belonging through which urban lives and politics are being forged.
The coronavirus has rattled humanity, tested resolve and determination, and redefined normalcy. This compelling collection of 29 short stories and essays brings together the lived experiences of covid19 through a diversity of voices from across the African continent. The stories highlight challenges, new opportunities, and ultimately the deep resilience of Africans and their communities. Bringing into conversation the perspectives of laypeople, academics, professionals, domestic workers, youth, and children, the volume is a window into the myriad ways in which people have confronted, adapted to, and sought to tackle the coronavirus and its trail of problems. The experiences of the most vulnerable are specifically explored, and systemic changes and preliminary shifts towards a new global order are addressed. Laughter as a coping mechanism is a thread throughout.
Описание: This open access book provides an empirical account of the psychological and social experiences of 3500 African migrants to 6 European countries: Germany, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands, France, and the UK.
Описание: This open access book provides an empirical account of the psychological and social experiences of 3500 African migrants to 6 European countries: Germany, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands, France, and the UK.
Автор: Nuno Vasco Moreira Lopes Название: Smart Governance for Cities: Perspectives and Experiences ISBN: 3030220699 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030220693 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 11878.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book provides theoretical perspectives and practical experiences on smart governance for smart cities. It presents a balanced linkage between research, policies and practices on this area. The authors discuss the sustainability challenges raised by rapid urbanization, challenges with smart governance models in various countries, and a new governance paradigm seen as a capable approach able to overcome social, economic and environmental sustainability problems. The authors include case studies on transformation, adaption and transfers; and country, regional, municipal contextualization. Also included are best practices on monitoring and evaluating smart governance and impact assessment. The book features contributions from researchers, academics, and practitioners in the field. Analyzes smart governance for cities from a variety of perspectives and a variety of sectors – both in theory and in practiceFeatures information on the linkage between United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and smart governanceCovers the connection between research, policies and practice in smart governance for smart cities
Автор: Lopes Nuno Vasco Moreira Название: Smart Governance for Cities: Perspectives and Experiences ISBN: 3030220729 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783030220723 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 11878.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Chapter 1. Smart Methodologies for Smart Cities: A Comparative Analysis.- Chapter 2. Smart City Governance Model for Pakistan.- Chapter 3. Building a Framework for Smart Cities: Strategies Development.- Chapter 4. Social media as tool of SMART City Marketing. The role of social media users regarding the management of city identity.- Chapter 5. Inclusive and Accessible SMART City for All.- Chapter 6. AI, IoT, Big Data and Technologies in Digital Economy with Blockchain at Sustainable Work Satisfaction to Smart Mankind: Access to 6a Dimension of Human Rights.- Chapter 7. Modelling of Traffic Load by the DataFromSky system in the Smart Cities Concept.- Chapter 8. A combined data analytics and network science approach for smart real estate investment: towards affordable housing.- Chapter 9. The City of L'Aquila as a Living Lab: the INCIPICT Project and the 5G Trial.- Chapter 10. Mobility in Smart Cities: will Automated Vehicles Take it over?.
Автор: Kelvin E.Y. Low, Devorah Kalekin-Fishman Название: Senses in Cities: Experiences of Urban Settings ISBN: 0367273012 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367273019 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7042.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book examines how qualities of place and their sensuous reorganisation elucidate particular sociocultural expressions and practices in urban life.
Автор: Raymond Charles Rauscher; Salim Momtaz Название: Cities in Global Transition ISBN: 3319819828 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319819822 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 13974.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book examines the planning of cities in global transition, looking at Australia`s Greater Sydney as a case example. Included here are State planning principles applying to Greater Sydney, with key principals selected to apply to the case study municipalities and to each district as a unit.
Описание: This book discusses population growth and the resultant problems, and highlights the need for immediate action to develop a set of planned satellite towns around Indian megacities to reduce their population densities and activity concentrations.
Автор: Behrens Roger Название: Paratransit in African Cities ISBN: 041587033X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415870337 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7042.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Public transport systems in contemporary Sub-Saharan African cities are heavily reliant upon paratransit services. These services are defined as informal transportation which operates between the public and individual private spheres. In Africa paratransit is characterized by low quality of vehicles and chaotic management but it also provides cheap, accessible and flexible transport solutions for the urban poor. It is typically poorly regulated and operates as a set of informal businesses. A common result of weak public sector regulation and a fare strategy in which owners claim a fixed daily revenue target and drivers who keep the variable balance as income, is destructive competition and poor quality of service. There is an incontrovertible case for improving the quality, reliability and coverage of public transport systems, and some city governments have attempted to do so by initiating reform projects that envisage the phased replacement of paratransit operations with formalised bus rapid transit systems.
In this book the authors argue that there are, however, path dependencies and constraints that limit the possible extent of public transport system reform. Paratransit operations also have some inherent advantages with respect to demand responsiveness and service innovation. Attempts to eradicate paratransit may be neither pragmatic nor strategic. Two future scenarios are likely: hybrid systems comprised of both paratransit and formally planned modes; and systems improved by upgrades and strengthened regulation of existing paratransit services. The business strategies and aspirations of incumbent paratransit operators in three case cities - Cape Town, Dar es Salaam and Nairobi - are discussed, as well as their attitudes towards emerging public transport reform projects. International experiences of hybrid system regulation and paratransit business development are reviewed in order to explore policy options. The authors contend that policies recognising paratransit operators, and seeking contextually appropriate complementarity with formalised planned services, will produce greater benefits than policies ignoring their continued existence.
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