Resilient Cities Second Edition

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Resilient Cities  Second Edition
Author : Peter Newman
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Publisher : Island Press
Language : English
Release Date : 01 June 2017
ISBN : 9781610916851
Pages : 266 pages
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Resilient Cities Second Edition by Peter Newman Book PDF Summary

Drawing from research and examples about resilient cities, this book looks at new initiatives and innovations cities can implement.

Resilient Cities  Second Edition

Drawing from research and examples about resilient cities, this book looks at new initiatives and innovations cities can implement.

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Resilient Cities 2

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