, reviews the widely accepted definitions of sustainability and sustainable cities, and elaborates on the need for innovative … approaches to the various aspects of sustainability. Chapter two reviews the importance of urbanization for economic growth and … improvements in urban sustainability. It reviews the framework of urban metabolism for understanding the flow of materials and …

challenges -- Chapter 9. Understanding smart city solutions in Turkish cities from the perspective of sustainability …

them today: sustainability and competitiveness. Focusing on major cities in East Asia, North America, and Western Europe … those who are focusing on the importance of sustainability in both areas. Its stimulating, yet accessible, approach to the …