Delta urbanism : the Netherlands / edited by Han Meyer ,Inge Bobbink and Steffen Nijhuis

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TextLanguage: English Publication details: American Planning Association , 2010. Chicago:Description: xvi, 188 pISBN:

9781932364866

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307.1609492 DEL

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Understanding the dutch delta -- Reinventing the dutch delta ---

Summary: "Delta Urbanism is a major new initiative that explores the growth, development, and management of deltaic cities and regions, with the aim of balancing various goals in a sustainable manner: urbanization, port commerce, industrial development, flood defense, public safety, ecological balance, tourism, and recreation. This book is a detailed history and overview of how one low-lying country has developed the policies, tools, technology, planning, public outreach, and international cooperation needed to save their populated deltas."--Provided by publisher.

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Understanding the dutch delta -- Reinventing the dutch delta ---

"Delta Urbanism is a major new initiative that explores the growth, development, and management of deltaic cities and regions, with the aim of balancing various goals in a sustainable manner: urbanization, port commerce, industrial development, flood defense, public safety, ecological balance, tourism, and recreation. This book is a detailed history and overview of how one low-lying country has developed the policies, tools, technology, planning, public outreach, and international cooperation needed to save their populated deltas."--Provided by publisher.

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