Publisher's Synopsis
This study provides examples of the challenges of sustainable development in a major metropolitan community. By positing future scenarios and identifying actions to be taken now to sustain the present quality of life, this volume makes a significant contribution to anticipating problems and potential solutions in the case of a global climate change. Information for planning the scenarios is given by experts speaking on the greenhouse effect, economic and population projections, waterfront planning, land use and infrastructure planning, water resources and wastewater management, air quality and health effects, transportation planning, building design and maintenance, and energy supply and demand.
