Blue Urbanism: Exploring Connections Between Cities and Oceans

by Timothy Beatley

Book Overview

What would it mean to live in cities designed to foster feelings of connectedness to the ocean? As coastal cities begin planning for climate change and rising sea levels, author Timothy Beatley sees opportunities for rethinking the relationship between urban development and the ocean. Modern society is more dependent upon ocean resources than people are commonly aware of--from oil and gas extraction to wind energy, to the vast amounts of fish harvested...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610914058
• ISBN13: 9781610914055
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Island Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"