Introduction -- An urbanizing world -- Closing the water and waste circuits -- Toward greater self-reliance in food and energy -- Linking transportation and land use -- Financing the sustainable city -- Building political strength -- Appendix

This article discusses the causes of urban sprawl in the United States and examines sustainable development issues related to the impact and costs of sprawl on everyday life the United States. The article particularly focuses on how local zoning and growth management programs are a significant...

The world is changing dynamically like never before. The constant population growth and development, cities are being reshaped rapidly. The basic need of growth of peaceful, prosperous nations and communities is basis for sustainable development. From past three decades different initiatives at...

Cover -- Editorial advisory board -- Guest editorial -- Integrating alternative technologies to improve built environment sustainability in Africa -- Sustainable human capacity development in the African built environment -- Extent of incorporation of green features in office properties in...