"Vancouver is one of the most intensely studied medium-sized cities in the world and heralded everywhere as a model for sustainable development. In Planning on the Edge, nationally and internationally renowned planning scholars, activists, and Indigenous leaders assess whether the city’s...

The notion of smart and sustainable cities offers an integrated and holistic approach to urbanism by aiming to achieve the long-term goals of urban sustainability and resilience. In essence, a smart and sustainable city is an urban locality that functions as a robust system of systems with...

Nigeria and Singapore are two countries that bear some historical similarities as well as differences. Singapore has emerged as a poster child for sustainable urban development while Nigeria lags very far behind in this area. This paper analyses if, and what lessons can be drawn from Singapore...

The aim of this study is to contribute to a process of learning about innovative and successful approaches to tackle problems and challenges of urban environmental protection. For this purpose, a detailed overview of the importance of environmental challenges, political priorities and successful...