Planning for the Caring City

As the world has become increasingly urbanised and planetary wellbeing ever more threatened, questions have emerged over just what the priorities should be for how we live in cities.For many, the current ways of planning and managing city environments are not working, given that so many of a city''s human and non-human inhabitants struggle on a daily basis to maintain their wellbeing and survival. Different approaches to city development are crucial ifcities are to be inclusive places where all can thrive. It is a mandate for those who manage cities and for planners in particular to ensure that cities are safe and sustainable and provide a level of care for all their residents. This book examines all the parts of the city where care needs to be incorporated, including discussions on how we plan, create nurturing environments, include all who live there, build sensitively, support meaningful livelihoods, and enable compassionate governance.Designed for planners, this book examines why care is needed in the urban environment and includes real-world examples that examine how care can be applied in an effective and empowering fashion.