This bibliography offers valuable annotated references on housing for older population for those interested in these initiatives and discussions. It begins with an overview piece on the state of polic
This book combines in a single volume numerous studies concerning the use of arts and culture to enhance quality of life, health and wellbeing among older people, especially in Singapore. The bibliogr
The 15 papers document the inaugural World Cities Summit, held in Singapore in June 2008, the theme of which was livable and vibrant cities. Scholars and practitioners in urban planning, economics, ar
"I congratulate the authors for highlighting the importance of "living cities." Living cities are centers of human life where the struggle to meet daily needs takes place in the better environment the
Eco-city planning is a key element of urban land use planning in perspective and of ongoing debate of environmental urban sustainable development with a spatial and practical dimension. The conceptual
This book is about African and Asian cities. Illustrated through selected case cities, the book brings together a rich collection of papers by leading scholars and practitioners in Africa and Asia to
This book is intended to fill a knowledge gap in the study of contemporary high-rise living. While there has been much documentation on the engineering and technological aspects of tall buildings, rel
This book analyses and provides an insight to Singapore's planning system and practices associated with sustainable development. It takes a reflective approach in reviewing the direction, impact and s
