Vortex Cities to Sustainable Cities

"Vortex Cities to Sustainable Cities: Australia's Urban Challenge examines how Australian cities are becoming unsustainable and suggests possibilities for future actions that move us towards sustainability. The chapters on population and demography, air quality, water quality, water availability, transport and biodiversity include many new ideas to make our cities more sustainable." "Looking specifically at the environmental prospects of all the mainland capitals, plus Newcastle, McManus discusses their histories and the planning ideas that have shaped their development. Moreover, he argues that having sustainable cities will be vital in reducing negative impacts of urban expansion on our rural and wild environments." "A book to stimulate debate among many Australians about the kind of future we want for Australia, Vortex Cities to Sustainable Cities will engage planners and politicians, academics and activists, teachers and students, as well as many ordinary citizens."--BOOK JACKET.