Global Urbanisation Experiences

Experts in the field of urbanisation here share their practical knowledge and experience on the subject. The papers authored by experts from Austria, China, Columba, Germany, the, the USA and India deal with city planning and design, transport system, world city network, energy management and social exclusion. They throw light on issues like marginalisaiton of certain segments and increasing poverty in cities, as in India, the social impact of energy transition policies in Europe and housing in the context of urbanisation. With reference to specific cities and regions, they explore the issue of sustainability of cities, linking it to transport. There is also a concise bibliography of urban studies. They explore opportunities and alternatives for the creation of habitable and sustainable urban centres.