ESCP Europe

"The Sustainable City provides a broad and engaging overview of the urban systems of the twenty-first century. It approaches urban sustainability from the perspectives of behavioral change, organizational management, and public policy, looking at case studies of existing legislation, programs, and public-private partnerships that strive to align modern urban life and sustainability. The book synthesizes the disparate strands of sustainable city planning in an approachable and applicable guide that highlights how these issues touch our lives on a daily basis, including the transportation we take, the public health systems that protect us, where our energy comes from, and what becomes of our food waste."

Part I: Concept 1. Defining the Sustainable City 2. Sustainable Urban Systems 3. The Sustainable Lifestyle 4. The Transition to Sustainably Managed Organizations 5. The Role of Politics and Public Policy in Building Sustainable Cities 6. Sustainable Urban Development Part II: Case Studies in Urban Sustainability 7. Waste Management in New York City, Hong Kong, and Beijing 8. Mass and Personal Transit 9. The Building of the Smart Grid 10. Parks and Public Space 11. Sustainable Urban Living and the Sharing Economy.