No progress towards sustainable development is possible without the participation of informed and aware citizens and decision-makers. This book examines a dynamic sector -- energy - and a space -- city - that are critical for sustainability. Urban energy systems are capital intensive and have long lives. Immediate change is difficult, but innovation is crucial for progress toward more intelligent systems. Here is an informative guide for decision makers and citizens alike.
Cities in the Civilisation of Sustainability.- The Resourceful City and the Energy Criterion.- Energy Patterns, Models and Ethics.- Energy Policy, Security and the Market.- Towards Brighter Energy Futures.- The Socio-Economic Vitality of Cities.- The Cultural Energy of Cities.- Towards Brighter Urban Futures.