Industry and environment in the Barcelona region

Article Abstract:

Industrial planning for the metropolitan region of Barcelona, Spain, could be more ecologically sensitive. Suggestions include restricting main industrial areas to the principal rail transport corridors; the development of industrial districts; and the reconsideration of plans to facilitate the conversion of former industrial sites. Recent industrial trends in the area are included; together with details of the current use of resources, such as land, water and energy, and waste generation. Future policy recommendations and proposals for further research are also given.

Planning, Barcelona, Spain (City), Environmental policy, Industrial districts, Industrial development, Industrialization, Industrial locations, Industrial location, Barcelona, Spain

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Theory and methodology of climatic planning and its application to the new city of Bet-Shemesh

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The planning and construction of the new city of Bet-Shemesh, Israel, provides an example of the application of the theory and methodology of climatic planning at all levels. Climatic planning aims to improve quality of living by taking account of climatological factors in the planning and construction processes. Environmental and climatological considerations must be integrated at all planning levels, including regional planning, settlement planning and building design.

Case studies, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Architecture, Climatology, Architecture and climate, Climate

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Ecological and political modernisation: the challenge for planning

Article Abstract:

Inequality is a key issue that should not be ignored when addressing sustainable planning policy.

Social aspects, Sustainable development

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