DREAM CITY: VANCOUVER AND THE GLOBAL IMAGINATION Lance Berelowitz Vancouver, described by Berelowitz in his book as the poster child of North American urbanism, has emerged on the international stage as a model of contemporary city-making. Berelowitz chronicles how the city’s development has been influenced by its natural setting, political history, changing civic values, and its ability to constantly reinvent itself. (Douglas & McIntyre, 2005. $40.00)
SUSTAINABLE FOSSIL FUELS: THE UNUSUAL SUSPECT IN THE QUEST FOR CLEAN AND ENDURING ENERGY
Mark Jaccard SFU professor Mark Jaccard explodes the myth that we should stop using fossil fuels right away. Instead, he argues, we have the technology to use fossil fuels without emitting greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Jaccard advocates gradually weaning ourselves off of fossil fuels while transitioning toward clean fuels, improving energy efficiency and developing a renewable energy system. (Cambridge University Press, 2006. $28.95)
TOWARD SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES: RESOURCES FOR CITIZENS AND THEIR GOVERNMENTS
Mark Roseland A practical resource for citizens and local governments, this third edition provides solutions to the day-to-day challenges – transportation, housing, land use, housing, recycling – that affect our communities. (New Society Publishers, 2005. $29.95)