lessons from north of the border Tomalty, Ray creator author. Mallach, Alan author. text bibliography dcu 2015 2015 monographic eng

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ix, 300 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm In this book the authors examine U.S. policy in the light of the Canadian experience, and use that experience as a starting point to generate specific policy recommendations. Their recommendations are designed to help the U.S. further its urban revival, build more walkable, energy-efficient communities, and in particular, help land use adapt better to the needs of the aging population.--Publisher's description. Changing world, changing cities -- Canada and the United States: similar yet different -- differences in livability and sustainability -- Differences in urban form and transportation systems -- Organizing government: powers, boundaries, and governance systems -- Urban connectivity: integrated transportation planning -- Social policy and a more inclusive society -- Vibrant, diverse central cities -- Growing sustainable suburbs -- Learning from Canada: conclusion and recommendations. Ray Tomalty and Alan Mallach. Includes bibliographical references (pages 274-288) and index. n-cn--- n-us--- Urban renewal United States Urban renewal Canada City planning United States City planning Canada Urban renewal Canada City planning Canada Urbanisme Ontario Toronto, Agglomâeration de Cas, âEtudes de City planning Urban renewal Canada United States HT170 .T65 2015 307.3 9781610915960 150612 20260214153902.0