Delta Urbanism

"Delta Urbanism is a major new initiative that explores the growth, development, and management of deltaic cities and regions, with the aim of balancing various goals in a sustainable manner: urbanization, port commerce, industrial development, flood defense, public safety, ecological balance, tourism, and recreation. This book is a detailed history and overview of how one low-lying country has developed the policies, tools, technology, planning, public outreach, and international cooperation needed to save their populated deltas."--Provided by publisher

"Cover" -- "Half Title" -- "Copyright" -- "Title" -- "CONTENTS" -- "Foreword Delta Urbanism" -- "Preface Safe and Sustainable Delta Cities" -- "Introduction How to Deal With the Complexity of the Urbanized Delta" -- "PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING THE DUTCH DELTA" -- "Chapter 1: The Dynamics of the Dutch Delta" -- "Chapter 2: Draining, Dredging, Reclaiming: The Technology of Making a Dry, Safe, and Sustainable Delta Landscape" -- "Chapter 3: The Making of Dutch Delta Landscapes" -- "Chapter 4: Composition and Construction of Dutch Delta Cities" -- "Chapter 5: Governing a Complex Delta" -- "PART TWO: REINVENTING THE DUTCH DELTA" -- "Chapter 6: From West to East: Integrating Coastal Defense, Water Management, and Spatial Planning" -- "Chapter 7: The Southwest Delta: Toward a New Synergy" -- "Chapter 8: Delta City Rotterdam: Where It All Comes Together" -- "References" -- "Index".