The Future of Sustainable Cities: Critical Reflections

edited by Mike Raco and John Flint (2011), London: Policy Press

This book edited by Mike Raco of the Bartlett School of Planning and John Flint of the University of Sheffield investigates how the meanings and politics of urban sustainability are being radically rethought in response to the economic downturn and the credit crunch. In this ground-breaking contribution, prominent scholars provide up to date coverage of the impacts of recent changes on key areas of urban planning, including housing, transport, and the environment, and map out core areas for future research.

'Bringing together leading scholars to discuss some of the most pressing concerns about the future condition of our cities, this exciting volume offers a necessary rethink about the challenges confronting sustainable urban development following 'the crisis', and deserves a wide readership among students, academics and policy makers.'
Gordon MacLeod, Durham University