TAILIEUCHUNG - Green Cities of Europe

We are living on an increasingly urban planet. In 2008 we passed the halfway mark—50% of the world’s population now live in cities, and that percentage is projected to increase to 70% by 2050. There is no turning back the urban trend. Yet ironically we have as a species yet to successfully design and plan cities that will accommodate our economic and demographic needs while uplifting and elevating us, and protect, restore, and nurture the planet and its natural systems. That we need new models of urbanization— that is, sustainable urbanization—is especially clear here in the . Where to look for new models is always a question, and. | About Island Press Since 1984 the nonprofit Island Press has been stimulating shaping and communicating the ideas that are essential for solving environmental problems worldwide. With more than 800 titles in print and some 40 new releases each year we are the nation s leading publisher on environmental issues. We identify innovative thinkers and emerging trends in the environmental field. We work with world-renowned experts and authors to develop cross-disciplinary solutions to environmental challenges. Island Press designs and implements coordinated book publication campaigns in order to communicate our critical messages in print in person and online using the latest technologies programs and the media. Our goal to reach targeted audiences scientists policymakers environmental advocates the media and concerned citizens who can and will take action to protect the plants and animals that enrich our world the ecosystems we need to survive the water we drink and the air we breathe. Island Press gratefully acknowledges the support of its work by the Agua Fund Inc. The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Betsy and Jesse Fink Foundation The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation The Kresge Foundation The Forrest and Frances Lattner Foundation The Andrew w. Mellon Foundation The Curtis and Edith Munson Foundation The Overbrook Foundation The David and Lucile Packard Foundation The Summit Foundation Trust for Architectural Easements The Winslow Foundation and other generous donors. The opinions expressed in this book are those of the author s and do not necessarily reflect the views of our donors. Green Cities of Europe Edited by Timothy .

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