{"product_id":"toward-sustainable-communities-fifth-edition-9780865719743","title":"Toward Sustainable Communities Fifth Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eToward Sustainable Communities \u003c\/em\u003eis the definitive guide to creating vibrant, healthy, equitable, and prosperous places. This completely revised 5th edition organizes community resources into 8 interrelated forms of capital, creating an innovative framework for maximizing social, economic, and environmental benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoseland, Stout, and Spiliotopoulou have masterfully woven together a comprehensive collection of abstract concepts and terminology from the realms of economics, social science, and urban planning in the fifth edition of \u003cem\u003eToward Sustainable Communities\u003c\/em\u003e. Utilizing the helpful eight forms of Community Capital organizing framework, with clear illustrations and community-based examples, the authors have produced an essential text for all practitioners and students of sustainability planning. \u003cbr\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eKarla A. Ebenbach, Chair, American Planning Association Sustainable Communities Division, AICP, LEED Green Associate, President, Ebenbach Consulting LLC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the compass as a foundation, \u003cem\u003eToward Sustainable Communities \u003c\/em\u003eorients readers to an updated framework aligned with the ever-evolving field of sustainability science. Maintaining the three pillars as a back-drop, the text explores eight forms of community capital, each interconnected and dependent on the other. From defining key terms to describing sustainable development’s back story, it is essential reading for those new to the space and should be on the shelf of every practitioner as their go-to reference. \u003cbr\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eHilari Varnadore, Vice President for Cities, U.S. Green Building Council\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eToward Sustainable Communities \u003c\/em\u003eis the single most significant book of its kind. It demonstrates that the future we need can be achieved, and that the future we need can be a future we want. Toward Sustainable Communities is essential reading for everyone who wants a sustainable world, now and in the future. \u003cbr\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eKonrad Otto-Zimmermann, Secretary General, ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs any sustainability professional knows, the battle for sustainability will be won — or lost — in cities. After all, the way cities are designed and governed determines over 80 percent of its residents’ resource demand. There is no better guide than Mark Roseland, for showing us what’s possible so we can win this battle. Please give this book to every local official you know. \u003cbr\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eMathis Wackernagel, Ph.D., President, Global Footprint Network\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eToward Sustainable Communities \u003c\/em\u003edeftly situates community sustainability efforts in the broader policy arena and introduces the ‘community capital framework’ to advance a systems perspective that enhances our understanding of the complexities involved. The book provides a wealth of real-world examples and tools aimed at mobilizing citizens as well as governments. It is an invaluable resource for practitioners and policymakers alike. — \u003cstrong\u003eJames Goldstein, Director, Sustainable Communities Program, Tellus Institute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface \u003cbr\u003e Foreword\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart I: Introduction \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: The Global Context for Sustainability \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Sustainable Community Development \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Policymaking for Sustainable Community Development \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Planning for Sustainable Community Development \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: The Community Capital Compass \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart II: Introduction \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePart II: Section 1: Introduction: Environmental Sustainability \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Natural Capital \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Built Capital\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart II: Section 2: Introduction: Economic Sustainability \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Organizational Capital \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Political Capital \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Financial Capital\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart II: Section 3: Introduction: Social Sustainability \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: Cultural Capital \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Human Capital \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: Relational Capital\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart III: Introduction: Pursuing Sustainable Community Development \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Navigating Community Change \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Challenges and Opportunities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences \u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018500407639,"sku":"9780865719743","price":32.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780865719743.jpg?v=1750777127","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/toward-sustainable-communities-fifth-edition-9780865719743","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}