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Books by Timothy Beatley
  | | Resilient Cities(1st Edition) Responding to Peak Oil and Climate Change by Dr Peter Newman, Professor Timothy Beatley, Heather M. Boyer Paperback, 184 Pages, Published 2009 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-499-0, ISBN: 1-59726-499-7 "This is a visionary guide to developing cities that are livable, sustainable, and 'resilient'. Half of the world's inhabitants now live in cities. In the next twenty years, the number of urban dwellers will swell to an estimated five billion people. With their inefficient transportation systems and poorly designed buildings, many cities - especially in the United States - consume enormous quantities of fossil fuels and emit high levels ..." |
 | | Healthy Environments, Healing Spaces(1st Edition) Practices and Directions in Health, Planning, and Design by Timothy Beatley, Carla L. Jones, Reuben Rainey Paperback, 296 Pages, Published 2018 by University Of Virginia Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8139-4114-1, ISBN: 0-8139-4114-8 "This collection of essays by leading scholars and practitioners addresses a timely and essential question: How can we design, plan, and sustain built environments that will foster health and healing? With a salutogenic (health-promoting) focus, Healthy Environments, Healing Spaces addresses a range of contemporary issues, including health equity, biophilic cities, healthcare facility design, environmental health, aging in place, and foo ..." |
 | | Green Urbanism Down Under(1st Edition) Learning from Sustainable Communities in Australia by Timothy Beatley, Peter Newman Paperback, 280 Pages, Published 2008 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-412-9, ISBN: 1-59726-412-1 "In this immensely practical book, Timothy Beatley sets out to answer a simple question: what can Americans learn from Australians about greeningâ city life? Green Urbanism Down Under reports on the current state of sustainability practiceâ in Australia and the many lessons that U.S. residents can learn fromthe best Australian programs and initiatives. Australia is similar to the United States in many ways, especially in its ener ..." |
 | | The Sustainable Urban Development Reader(1st Edition) (Routledge Urban Reader Series) by Timothy Beatley, Ebenezer Howard, Lewis Mumford, Aldo Leopold, Jane Jacobs, Ian L. Mcharg, Andre Gunder Frank, Herman E. Daly, Peter Calthorpe, Stephen M. Wheeler, Stephen Maxwell Wheeler Paperback, 392 Pages, Published 2004 by Routledge: Taylor And Francis Group ISBN-13: 978-0-415-31187-8, ISBN: 0-415-31187-X "Bringing together classic readings from a wide variety of sources, this key book investigates how our cities and towns can become more sustainable.Thirty-eight selections span issues such as land use planning, urban design, transportation, ecological restoration, economic development, resource use and equity planning. Section introductions outline the major themes, whilst the editors' introductions to the individual writings explain the ..." |
 | | Handbook of Biophilic City Planning & Design by Timothy Beatley Hardcover, 312 Pages, Published 2017 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61091-619-6, ISBN: 1-61091-619-0 "What if, even in the heart of a densely developed city, people could have meaningful encounters with nature? While parks, street trees, and green roofs are increasingly appreciated for their technical services like stormwater reduction, from a biophilic viewpoint, they also facilitate experiences that contribute to better physical and mental health: natural elements in play areas can lessen children's symptoms of ADHD, and adults who ex ..." |
 | | Ethical Land Use Principles of Policy and Planning by Professor Timothy Beatley Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 1994 by The Johns Hopkins University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8018-4698-4, ISBN: 0-8018-4698-6 "Not a practical guide to regulating land use, but a philosophical work based on the premise that both collectively and individually we make ethical and moral decisions about land use all the time, and that we could make better decisions if we were more aware of the principles we use to make them and the issues that surround them. Explores how land use relates to a general ethical framework, overall moral obligations, individual libertie ..." |
 | | Green Cities of Europe(3rd Edition) Global Lessons on Green Urbanism by Timothy Beatley, Lucie Laurian, Dale Medearis, Wulf Daseking, Michaela Bruel, Maria Jaakkola, Marta Moretti, Luis Andre Orive, Rebeca Dios Lema, Camilla Ween, Professor Timothy Beatley, Island Press Hardcover, 248 Pages, Published 2012 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-974-2, ISBN: 1-59726-974-3 "In the absence of federal leadership, states and localities are stepping forward to address critical problems like climate change, urban sprawl, and polluted water and air. Making a city fundamentally sustainable is a daunting task, but fortunately, there are dynamic, innovative models outside U.S. borders. Green Cities of Europe draws on the world's best examples of sustainability to show how other cities can become greener and more li ..." |
 | | Handbook of Biophilic City Planning & Design by Timothy Beatley Paperback, 312 Pages, Published 2017 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61091-620-2, ISBN: 1-61091-620-4 "What if, even in the heart of a densely developed city, people could have meaningful encounters with nature? While parks, street trees, and green roofs are increasingly appreciated for their technical services like storm water reduction, from a biophilic viewpoint, they also facilitate experiences that contribute to better physical and mental health: natural elements in play areas can lessen children's symptoms of ADHD and adults who ex ..." |
 | | Blue urbanism(Updated) Exploring Connections Between Cities and Oceans (Hardback) by Professor Timothy Beatley Hardcover, 214 Pages, Published 2014 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61091-404-8, ISBN: 1-61091-404-X "What would it mean to live in cities designed to foster feelings of connectedness to the ocean? As coastal cities begin planning for climate change and rising sea levels, author Timothy Beatley sees opportunities for rethinking the relationship between urban development and the ocean. Modern society is more dependent upon ocean resources than people are commonly aware of—from oil and gas extraction to wind energy, to the vast amounts of ..." |
 | | Natural Hazard Mitigation(4th Edition) Recasting Disaster Policy And Planning by David R. Godschalk, Professor Philip R. Berke, David J. Brower, Professor Timothy Beatley, Professor Edward J. Kaiser, Charles C. Bohl Paperback, 591 Pages, Published 1998 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-55963-602-5, ISBN: 1-55963-602-5 |
 | | An Introduction to Coastal Zone Management by Timothy Beatley, David J. Brower, Anna K. Schwab Paperback, 210 Pages, Published 1994 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-55963-281-2, ISBN: 1-55963-281-X "This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of coastal zone management. The authors review the existing management framework at the federal, state, and local level, describing cornerstone federal programs and innovative and leading state, regional, and special area programs. Throughout, they focus on: coastal ecology and the physical attributes of the coastal zone population trends and growth pressures confronting co ..." |
 | | Healthy Environments, Healing Spaces Practices and Directions in Health, Planning, and Design by Timothy Beatley, Carla L. Jones, Reuben Rainey 296 Pages, Published 2018 by University Of Virginia Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8139-4115-8, ISBN: 0-8139-4115-6 "Practices and Directions in Health, Planning, and Design Timothy Beatley, Carla L. Jones, Reuben Rainey ... His book Street Science won the 2007 Paul Davidoff best book award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning ... TANYA DENCKLA COBB, Director of the Institute for Environmental Negotiation ( IEN), is a seasoned mediator and facilitator in ... She has authored numerous articles as well as two books: The Gardener's ..." |
 | | Sustainable Urban Development Reader by Stephen M. Wheeler, Timothy Beatley 630 Pages, Published 2014 by Routledge ISBN-13: 978-1-317-67216-6, ISBN: 1-317-67216-X "In an introductory reading for this section, two British academics, Debbie Cotton and Jennie Winter, argue that “many of the core principles of integrating sustainability into higher education require substantial shifts in thinking and practice.” Particularly important in their view are participatory and inclusive educational processes, transdisciplinary cooperation, experiential learning, and using environment and community as a c ..." |
 | | The Ecology of Place Planning for Environment, Economy, and Community by Timothy Beatley, Kristy Manning 278 Pages, Published 2013 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61091-065-1, ISBN: 1-61091-065-6 "Beatley, Timothy, and David J. Brower. 1993. “Sustainability Meets Mainstreet: Principles to Live—and Plan—By.” Planning 59(5): 16–19. Beatley, Timothy, David J. Brower, and Anna Schwab. 1994. An Introduction to Coastal Zone Management.Washington, DC: Island Press. Beatley, Timothy, David J. Brower, and Lou Ann Brower. 1988.“Managing Growth: Small Towns and Rural Communities.” Report prepared for the Office of State Planning, State ..." |
 | | Green Urbanism Learning from European Cities by Timothy Beatley 512 Pages, Published 2012 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61091-013-2, ISBN: 1-61091-013-3 "Bonsdorff, chief, environmental protection Kari Silfverberg, environmental protection, LA21 coordinator Maija Hakanen, Association of Finnish Local Authorities Matti Nieminen, environment center Reijo Teerioja, head of transport office, YTV, Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council Juha Sipilä, exec. director, YTV, Helsinki Metropolitan Area Council Olli-Pekka Poutanen, bureau chief, Traffic Planning Division Jussi Vuorinen, chief master ..." |
 | | Planning for Coastal Resilience Best Practices for Calamitous Times by Timothy Beatley 200 Pages, Published 2012 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-61091-142-9, ISBN: 1-61091-142-3 "Day, John W., Jr., John Barras, Ellis Clairain, James Johnston, Dubravko Justic, G. Paul Kemp, Jae-Young Ko, et al. 2005. “Implications of Global Climatic Change and ... Girling, Cynthia L., and Ronald Kellett. 2005. Skinny Streets and Green ..." |
 | | Resilient Cities(1st Edition) Responding to Peak Oil and Climate Change by Peter Newman, Timothy Beatley, Heather M. Boyer Hardcover, 184 Pages, Published 2009 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-498-3, ISBN: 1-59726-498-9 "Half of the world’s inhabitants now live in cities. In the next twenty years, the number of urban dwellers will swell to an estimated five billion people. With their inefficient transportation systems and poorly designed buildings, many cities―especially in the United States―consume enormous quantities of fossil fuels and emit high levels of greenhouse gases. But our planet is rapidly running out of the carbon-based fuels that have powe ..." |
 | | Green Urbanism down Under Learning from Sustainable Communities in Australia by Timothy Beatley, Peter Newman, Jeffrey A. Mcneely 280 Pages, Published 2008 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-862-2, ISBN: 1-59726-862-3 "Travel writer Bill Bryson speaks with great affection about Kings Park in his popular book In A Sunburned Country (2000). He describes the park as “one of the World's largest and finest parks” and something that “especially sets Perth apart” (p. 276). Kings Park contains a variety of attractions, as Bryson observes, but its essential natural and wild condition remains evident from when it was established in 1905—well before the ide ..." |
 | | Green Urbanism Down Under Learning from Sustainable Communities in Australia (Hardback) by Timothy Beatley, Peter Newman Hardcover, 264 Pages, Published 2008 by Island Press ISBN-13: 978-1-59726-411-2, ISBN: 1-59726-411-3 "In this immensely practical book, Timothy Beatley sets out to answer a simple question: what can Americans learn from Australians about “greening” city life?" |
 | | Habitat Conservation Planning(1st Edition) Endangered Species and Urban Growth by Timothy Beatley Hardcover, 234 Pages, Published 1994 by University Of Texas Press ISBN-13: 978-0-292-70799-3, ISBN: 0-292-70799-1 "As environmental awareness grows around the world, people are learning that a diversity of species and the habitat to support them is necessary to maintain the ecological health of the earth. At the same time, however, the pressure to develop wildlife habitat for human settlement and economic gain also grows, causing frequent clashes between the forces of development and of conservation. This pioneering study focuses on a new tool for ..." |
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