The Future of Cities and Energies in Western Europe

The Future of Cities and Energies in Western Europe
Author: Philippe Hamman
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 231
Release: 2025-01-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3111379000

The Future of Cities and Energies in Western Europe explores a variety of theoretical and empirical approaches to researching energy issues in Western European cities, as well as urban energy transition. It serves as a collection of materials, instruments, ideas, and theories to embrace this subject. The contributions are interdisciplinary, drawing from areas such as sociology, urbanism, geoecology, architecture, and political science, thus demonstrating that this research topic, which is now gaining full legitimacy in traditional fields, requires open and reflexive dialogues.

Smart Cities in Europe and Asia

Smart Cities in Europe and Asia
Author: Prana Krishna Biswas
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2023-07-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1000909069

The smart city concept, together with the growing importance of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, has a significant impact on city management and governance. This book examines real cases of smart city management across Asia and Europe. It covers regions such as Iceland, Estonia, Poland, Germany, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam to systemize the knowledge in the field. It evaluates smart cities’ efficiency and analyzes and assesses the standards, norms and best practices involved in the management of smart cities. The book answers questions such as what it is that makes smart cities stand out, why some countries in Europe and Asia have more smart cities than others, whether smart cities support the economy and GDP growth of the country, and what the main determinants of forming smart cities in Asia and Europe are. It also evaluates whether smart cities secure higher standards of living for their citizens as compared to regular cities. Many theoretical concepts and theories are developed and then verified from the perspective of Western economies. Central Eastern European and Asian countries are frequently overlooked, thus, examining the smart city idea from the viewpoint of non-Western economies offers a fresh insight into the concept and its adaptation and evolution. The range of issues analyzed in the book are multilayered and approached from a wide array of perspectives, from macroeconomics to management, finance and technology, and public policy. Thus, the book is addressed to researchers, students, and academics who specialize in sustainable and regional development, economic geography, and management. It will also be of interest to urban planners, environmental scientists, and policymakers.

The story of your city

The story of your city
Author: Greg Clark
Publisher: European Investment Bank
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2018-10-31
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9286138784

By the end of this century, 9 out of 10 Europeans will live in an urban area. But what kind of city will they call home? You'll find all the answers in CITY, TRANSFORMED, the new essay series from the European Investment Bank. This panoramic first essay in the series lays out a great sweeping history of European cities over the last fifty years—and showcases new directions being taken by some of our most innovative cities. Urban experts Greg Clark, Tim Moonen, and Jake Nunley based at University College London take a definitive look at how Europe's cities transformed from post-industrial decline to thriving metropolises that are as prosperous and liveable as anywhere on Earth.

Sustainable Development, Energy and the City

Sustainable Development, Energy and the City
Author: Voula P. Mega
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2006-03-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0387258205

No progress towards sustainable development is possible without the participation of informed and aware citizens and decision-makers. This book examines a dynamic sector – energy - and a space – city - that are critical for sustainability. Urban energy systems are capital intensive and have long lives. Immediate change is difficult, but innovation is crucial for progress toward more intelligent systems. Here is an informative guide for decision makers and citizens alike.

Global Energy Assessment

Global Energy Assessment
Author: Thomas B. Johansson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 1885
Release: 2012-08-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 052118293X

Independent, scientifically based, integrated, policy-relevant analysis of current and emerging energy issues for specialists and policymakers in academia, industry, government.

Energy

Energy
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 378
Release: 1981
Genre: Fuel
ISBN: