Provides professionals in finance, technology, and consulting with solutions for improving the quality of urban life under the changing climate
The Climate City provides cutting-edge approaches for developing resilient solutions to combat the effects of climate change in cities throughout the world. Linking finance and technology to policy and innovation, this highly practical resource outlines a global framework for mitigating and adapting to climate change and for effectively planning and delivering a low-carbon future.
This book addresses how cities can work effectively with each other to drive change, the importance of strong leadership and international cooperation, the role of innovative finance and technology to identify new economic opportunities, and more. Throughout the book, the authors address future trends such as the changing streetscape, connected infrastructure and eMobility, and autonomous vehicles, drones, and other emerging technologies. Designed to help all stakeholders build a pathway to a less resource-intensive future, The Climate City: - Provides in-depth discussion of the technological, financial, and practical aspects of tackling climate change in urban environments - Demonstrates why the global economy needs to transition to a low-carbon economy - Describes the role of financial institutions and how they can allocate capital more efficiently - Explains why and how challenges and priorities are different in the global north and south - Illustrates how data can improve the ways cities use energy resources and operate transportation systems - Discusses how citizen action can drive a new, more meaningful way of living in cities - Features insights from political leaders such as the Mayor of Copenhagen, the Mayor of Los Angeles and the former Mayor of London and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
The Climate City is essential reading for city planners, policy makers, technologists, consultants, finance and business professionals, and general readers wanting to improve the cities in which they work and live.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements ix
Authors Biographies x
Introduction 1
Martin Powell
1 The Ambitious City - Introduction 21
1 The Ambitious City 22
Peter Boyd
2 The Civilized City - Introduction 38
2 The Civilized City 40
Martin Powell
3 The Emerging City - Introduction 57
3 The Emerging City 59
Austin Williams
4 The Sustainable City - Introduction 72
4 The Sustainable City 75
Patricia Holly Purcell
5 The Vocal City - Introduction 92
5 The Vocal City 94
Amanda Eichel and Kerem Yilmaz
6 The Governed City - Introduction 106
6 The Governed City 108
Bruce Katz and Luise Noring Copyrighted Material
7 The Decoupled City - Introduction 120
7 The Decoupled City 123
Leah Lazer and Nick Godfrey
8 The Responsible City - Introduction 139
8 The Responsible City 140
Justin Keeble and Molly Blatchly-Lewis
9 The Energized City - Introduction 155
9 The Energized City 157
Pete Daw
10 The Agile City (Part I) - Introduction 170
10 The Agile City (Part I) 172
Julia Thayne DeMordaunt
11 The Agile City (Part II) - Introduction 186
11 The Agile City (Part II) 188
Jonathan Laski
12 The Habitable City (Part I) - Introduction 197
12 The Habitable City (Part I) 201
Olivia Nielsen
13 The Habitable City (Part II) - Introduction 217
13 The Habitable City (Part II) 219
Nicky Gavron and Alex Denvir
14 The Resourceful City - Introduction 235
14 The Resourceful City 238
Conor Riffle
15 The Zero Waste City - Introduction 251
15 The Zero Waste City 253
Terry Tamminen and Peter Lobin
16 The Resilient City - Introduction 267
16 The Resilient City 270
Sarah Wray and Richard Forster
17 The Fragile City - Introduction 279
17 The Fragile City 282
John de Boer
18 The Data City - Introduction 289
18 The Data City 292
Seth Schultz and Eric Ast
19 The Measured City - Introduction 303
19 The Measured City 305
Patricia McCarney
20 The Smart City - Introduction 320
20 The Smart City 322
Noorie Rajvanshi
21 The Just City - Introduction 335
21 The Just City (Part I) 339
Hayley Moller
21 The Just City (Part II) 350
Jane Burston and Matt Whitney
21 The Just City (Part III) 357
Jenny Bates
22 The Invested City - Introduction 363
22 The Invested City 365
Colin le Duc
23 The Financed City - Introduction 376
23 The Financed City 378
James Close
24 The Adapted City - Introduction 391
24 The Adapted City 393
Adam Freed
25 The Open City - Introduction 406
25 The Open City 409
Peter Bishop
26 The Natural City - Introduction 421
26 The Natural City 423
Carlo Laurenzi
27 The Climate-Resilient City - Introduction 444
27 The Climate-Resilient City 446
Mauricio Rodas
28 The Green City - Introduction 458
28 The Green City 460
Sophie Hæstorp Andersen
29 The Powerful City - Introduction 470
29 The Powerful City 472
Mark Watts and Sarah Lewis
30 Epilogue 487
Martin Powell
Index 495
