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Harrison Fraker goes beyond abstract principles to provide a clear, in-depth evaluation of four first generation low-carbon neighborhoods in Europe, and shows how those lessons can be applied to the U. Using concrete performance data to gauge successes and failures, he presents a holistic model based on best practices.


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The four case studies are: Each was built deliberately to conserve resources: For each model, he looks at overall performance and lessons learned. Later chapters compare the different strategies employed by the case-study communities and develop a comprehensive model of sustainability, looking specifically at how these lessons can be employed in the United States, with a focus on retrofitting existing communities.

This whole-systems approach promises not only a smaller carbon footprint, but an enriched form of urban living.

The Hidden Potential of Sustainable Neighborhoods will be especially useful for urban designers, architects, landscape architects, land use planners, local policymakers and NGOs, citizen activists, students of urban design, planning, architecture, and landscape architecture. Review Quotes "As our world faces increased urbanization and climatic changes, Fraker explores the critical role of urban design and integrated, systems approaches for realizing low-carbon, resilient, socially and environmentally enriched built environments.

He does a masterful job of examining case studies and exposing lessons learned as a model for future neighborhood development worldwide. The Hidden Potential of Sustainable Neighborhoods: Ships from and sold by Basi6 International.

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