Pre-Test for Managing Energy and Resource Efficient Cities: State-of-the-Art-Review

摘要

Elaborated upon in this state-of-the-art review are the many ways in which intermediate-sized cities (i.e., cities with populations of 75,000 - 250,000) in developing countries can conserve energy and other resources. The reports are intended for use as a field guide for developing country officials. The six chapters discuss, in turn: (1) land use planning; (2) transportation; (3) energy and electric power systems; (4) water and sewer systems; (5) solid waste management; and (6) building design and materials. Each chapter contains a general discussion of the topic, a review of the tools utilized to solve resource conservation problems, and a summary of case studies applicable to intermediate-sized cities in developing countries.