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  • Pandemic in the Metropolis

    Transportation Impacts and Recovery

    Edited by Anastasia Loukaitou-Sideris, Alexandre M. Bayen, Giovanni Circella, R. Jayakrishnan ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book brings together reports of original empirical studies which explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban mobility and transportation and the associated policy responses. Focusing on the California region, the book draws on this local experience to formulate general lessons for other regions and metropolitan areas.The book examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has had different ... Read more

    $153.99 CAD

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  • The Public Wealth of Cities

    How to Unlock Hidden Assets to Boost Growth and Prosperity

    by Dag Detter, Stefan Folster ...
    How to leverage existing resources to meet the current and future needs of citiesCrumbling streets and bridges. Poorly performing schools and inadequate social services. These are common complaints in cities, which too often struggle just to keep the lights on, much less make the long-term investments necessary for future generations.It doesn't have to be this way. This book by two internationally ... Read more

    $35.99 CAD

  • Energy Efficient Cities: Assessment Tools And Benchmarking Practices

    by Bose Ranjan K. ...
    Energy is intrinsic to urban settlements, embedded in the built environment, and directly used to power socio-economic activity, transport and communications, and enable the provision of municipal services. In response to the crucial role of urban energy efficiency for environmentally sustainable and inclusive development processes, ESMAP's Energy Efficient Cities Initiative (EECI) was launched in ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

  • Concepts in Urban Transportation Planning

    The Quest for Mobility, Sustainability and Quality of Life

    by Mintesnot G. Woldeamanuel ...
    This book offers solutions for creating sustainable urban transportation. Topics include historical developments, planning, policy and legislative initiatives, nonmotorized and public transportation, environmental and social justice issues, and safety.The author discusses social, health and economic consequences of autocentric transportation and possible policy measures to address them. The ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

  • New Mobilities

    Smart Planning for Emerging Transportation Technologies

    by Todd Litman ...
    New transportation technologies can expand our world. During the last century, motorized modes increased our mobility by an order of magnitude, providing large benefits, but also imposing huge costs on individuals and communities. Faster and more expensive modes were favored over those that are more affordable, efficient, and healthy. As new transportation innovations become available, from e ... Read more

    $38.49 CAD

  • Global Developments in Public Infrastructure Procurement

    Evaluating Public–Private Partnerships and Other Procurement Options

    by Darrin Grimsey, Mervyn K. Lewis ...
    This book provides an up-to-date study of public infrastructure in terms of the selection, procurement and delivery of projects. There is widespread acceptance that infrastructure is vital and needs increasing, yet less agreement about how it should be funded and procured. This book assesses in detail the features of various procurement options while also providing a framework for comparing their ... Read more

    $41.99 CAD

  • The Geography of Urban Transportation

    Edited by Genevieve Giuliano, PhD, Susan Hanson, PhD ...
    A comprehensive update, the fourth edition of this leading text features numerous chapters by new authors addressing the latest trends and topics in the field. The book presents the foundational concepts and methodological tools that readers need in order to engage with today's pressing urban transportation policy issues. Coverage encompasses passenger and freight dynamics in the American ... Read more

    $89.99 CAD

  • Livable Communities for Aging Populations

    Urban Design for Longevity

    by M. Scott Ball ...
    An innovative look at design solutions for building lifelong neighborhoodsLivable Communities for Aging Populations provides architects and designers with critical guidance on urban planning and building design that allows people to age in their own homes and communities. The focus is on lifelong neighborhoods, where healthcare and accessibility needs of residents can be met throughout their ... Read more

    $108.99 CAD

  • Building a Cashless Society

    The Swedish Route to the Future of Cash Payments

    by Niklas Arvidsson ...
    Series series SpringerBriefs in Economics
    This open access book tells the story of how Sweden is becoming a virtually cashless society. Its goal is to improve readers’ understanding of what is driving this transition, and of the factors that are fostering and hampering it. In doing so, the book covers the role of central banks, political factors, needs for innovation, and the stakeholders involved in developing a cashless ecosystem. ... Read more

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  • High-Speed Rail and Sustainability

    Decision-making and the political economy of investment

    Edited by Blas Luis Pérez Henríquez, Elizabeth Deakin ...
    Series series Routledge Explorations in Environmental Studies
    High speed rail (HSR) is being touted as a strategic investment for connecting people across regions, while also fostering prosperity and smart urban growth. However, as its popularity increases, its implementation has become contentious with various parties contesting the validity of socioeconomic and environmental objectives put forward as justification for investment.High Speed Rail and ... Read more

    $94.99 CAD

  • Urban Access for the 21st Century

    Finance and Governance Models for Transport Infrastructure

    Edited by Måns Lönnroth, Christian Wolmar, Elliott Sclar ...
    This book sets out a road map for the provision of urban access for all. For most of the last century cities have followed a path of dependency on car dominated urban transport favouring the middle classes. Urban Access for the 21st Century seeks to change this. Policies need to be more inclusive of the accessibility needs of the urban poor. Change requires redesigning the existing public finance ... Read more

    $116.79 CAD

  • The Millennial City

    Trends, Implications, and Prospects for Urban Planning and Policy

    Edited by Markus Moos, Deirdre Pfeiffer, Tara Vinodrai ...
    Series series Global Urban Studies
    Millennials have captured our imaginaries in recent years. The conventional wisdom is that this generation of young adults lives in downtown neighbourhoods near cafes, public transit and other amenities. Yet, this depiction is rarely unpacked nor problematized. Despite some commonalities, the Millennial generation is highly diverse and many face housing affordability and labour market constraints. ... Read more

    $90.68 CAD