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What is Sustainable City

Chapter 8
Handbook of Research on Green Economic Development Initiatives and Strategies
A city where development of vital urban growth functions in social, economic and physical fields is created to last for future generations of urban dwellers. A sustainable city is also described as an urban centre where shared responsibility is essential for advanced social and economic partnerships. Key sustainable elements are expressed through the learning process and innovative educational networks, alongside cross-disciplinary business cooperation. It also enhances contemporary institutional and organising responses, excluding conventional government interventions.
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Strategic Directions in European Sustainable City Management
Nemanja Backović (University of Belgrade, Serbia), Vesna Milićević (University of Belgrade, Serbia), and Adam Sofronijevic (University of Belgrade, Serbia)
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 22
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0440-5.ch008
Abstract
Initiatives for development of sustainable cities require complex and long term managerial approach in order to succeed. Strategic approach to this challenge is of special interest in European environment where certain cultural and economic features create specific framework for long term development of sustainable cities. This chapter presents and analyzes several strategic directions important for management of sustainable cities in Europe. Based on in-depth literary review and Internet research, culture diversity, innovativeness and flexibility of sustainable city economy and civic initiatives integrated in urban growth are pinpointed as major strategic influencers on sustainable city growth in Europe.
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Circular, Smart, and Connected Cities: A Key for Enhancing Sustainability and Resilience of the Cities
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Strategic Transformational Transition of Green Economy, Green Growth, and Sustainable Development
That city where there is adequate mobility, saving energy and water resources, reducing auditory pollution and creating pleasant public spaces where there are green areas with great functionality.
Published in Chapter: Strategic Transformational Transition of Green Economy, Green Growth, and Sustainable Development; From: Global Issues and Innovative Solutions in Healthcare, Culture, and the Environment
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Sustainable Taxi Fleet: An Approach to the Contribution of Green Taxation
A city that has been able to introduce greenery into the urban environment to reduce CO2 emissions and improve air quality, has promoted renewable energy to conserve and protect natural resources, and has successfully implemented sustainable mobility and the use of public transportation.
Published in Chapter: Sustainable Taxi Fleet: An Approach to the Contribution of Green Taxation; From: Taking on Climate Change Through Green Taxation
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Green Innovation and Sustainable Urban Ecosystems
That city where there is adequate mobility, saving energy and water resources, reducing auditory pollution and creating pleasant public spaces where there are green areas with great functionality.
Published in Chapter: Green Innovation and Sustainable Urban Ecosystems; From: Building an Entrepreneurial and Sustainable Society
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