Cities and sustainability: issues and strategic pathways. Edited by S. Mahendra Dev and Sudhakar Yedla

Chapter 1. Cities and the Sustainability Dimensions.--
Chapter 2. Role of Eco-production in managing energy and environmental sustainability in cities: A lesson from Ulsan metropolis, South Korea.--
Chapter 3. Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Andhra Pradesh: A Stock-Taking.--
Chapter 4. Enhancement of eco-production capacity in Chittagong Export Processing Zone (CEPZ), Bangladesh employing Korean EIP transition strategy.--
Chapter 5. Scenario of Urban Transport in Indian Cities - Challenges and the Way Forward.--
Chapter 6. Urban Transportation Planning and Investment in India - Emerging Challenges.--
Chapter 7. Role of Non Motorized Transport and Sustainable Transport in Indian Cities.--
Chapter 8. Integrating Climate Change in City Planning: Framework and Case Studies.--
Chapter 9. Securing Cities for Energy Needs.--
Chapter 10. Challenges and Opportunities in SWM in India: A Perspective.--
Chapter 11. E - Waste in Indian Cities, Menace, Resource & Strategies for Sustainable Management.--
Chapter 12. Air Pollution - Short Lived Climate Forced Ozone in Urban Areas of Kolkata.--
Chapter 13. Green Infrastructure - Issues & Recommendations.--
Chapter 14. Municipal Convergence for Inclusive Habitat.

The book addresses the sustainability of cities in the context of sustainability science and its application to the city boundary. In doing so it investigates all the components of a city on the basis of sustainability criteria. To achieve sustainability it is essential to adopt an integrated strategy that reflects all sectors within the city boundary and also address the four key normative concepts: the right to develop for all sections, social inclusion, convergence in living standards, and shared responsibility and opportunities among sectors and sections. In this book, the individual chapters examine the nodes of sustainability of a city and thus essentially present a large canvas wherein all sustainability-relevant issues are interwoven. This integrative approach is at the heart of the book and offers an extensive, innovative framework for future research on cities and sustainability alike. The book also includes selected case studies that add to the reading and comprehension value of the concepts presented, ensuring a blend of theory and practical case studies to help readers better comprehend the principle of sustainability and its application.