| Description |
vii, 222 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"This book is the outcome of a workshop organized by the East Asian Institute (EAI) of the National University of Singapore on 27 February 2009..."-- P. vii. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Eco-cities : re-examining concepts and approaches / Hidefumi Imura -- Let's get real : critical visions and sustainable eco-urbanism / William S. W. Lim -- Some thoughts on the development of eco-cities in Asia / Lye Lian Fook and Chen Gang -- Building ecotopia : critical reflections on eco-city development in China / Pow Choon-Piew and Harvey Neo -- Moving toward eco-friendly city : perspective on Thailand / Rujiroj Anambutr -- Challenges to implementing the eco-city concept in Indonesia's major cities / Suraya A. Afiff -- Eco-city : China's realities and challenges in urban planning and design / Wang Tao and Shao Lei -- Sustainable living : an overview from the Malaysian perspective / Hardev Kaur and Mizan Hitam -- Prospects on ecological development in Philippine cities / Marife M. Ballesteros. |
| Subject |
Urban ecology (Sociology) -- East Asia -- Congresses.
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Sustainable development -- East Asia -- Congresses.
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Urban renewal -- East Asia -- Congresses.
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| Added Author |
Lye, Liang Fook.
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Chen, Gang, 1976-
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| ISBN |
9789814287760 |
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9814287768 |
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