Progress and Trends in Urban Development [Hardcover]

Urban development studies the optimal use of land and built infrastructure in a planned urban space. As a subject, it is concerned with economic, social and land-use planning processes that occur in cities and metropolitan regions. Fields such as civil engineering, architecture and public administration contribute to the theory and practices that are followed in this subject matter. Modern urban development seeks to balance ecological sustainability with economic progress. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying this field as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about urban development.Urban development studies the optimal use of land and built infrastructure in a planned urban space. As a subject, it is concerned with economic, social and land-use planning processes that occur in cities and metropolitan regions. Fields such as civil engineering, architecture and public administration contribute to the theory and practices that are followed in this subject matter. Modern urban development seeks to balance ecological sustainability with economic progress. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying this field as it gives incredible insights into emerging trends and concepts. The readers would gain knowledge that would broaden their perspective about urban development.Urban development studies the optimal use of land and built infrastructure in a planned urban space. As a subject, it is concerned with economic, social and land-use planning processes that occur in cities and metropolitan regions. Fields such as civil engineering, architecture and public administration contribute to the theory and practices that are followed in this subject matter. Modern urban development seeks to balance ecological sustainability with economic progress. This book is a vital tool for all researching or studying this field as it gives incredible insights into ló'