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'This book is a must read for anyone interested in the future and sustainability of cities whether they are planners, urban and transport researchers or politicians.' -- Richard D Knowles, Journal of Transport Geography 'A must-read for charting sustainable urban futures, How Great Cities Happen is chock full of illustrative and inspiring international examples, highlighting experiences in two of the world's most liveable cities - Melbourne and Vancouver. Key steps for creating great cities, informed by some of best research to date, are offered throughout. Here the authors stress good governance, reliable funding, affordable housing, and what so far has received scant attention in the literature, socially just and child-friendly communities.' --Robert Cervero, University of California, Berkeley, US 'This fine volume on cities draws from the considerable stock of wisdom accumulated over many years by its three authors, all of whom have leading international reputations and experience in the fields of city planning and management. It mixes hard empirical analysis with a sensitive appreciation of human needs, including those often neglected in urban decision-making, notably that of children and young people. It is a timely and important addition to the urban canon.' --Brendan Gleeson, The University of Melbourne, Australia

'This fine volume on cities draws from the considerable stock of wisdom accumulated over many years by its three authors, all of whom have leading international reputations and experience in the fields of city planning and management. It mixes hard empirical analysis with a sensitive appreciation of human needs, including those often neglected in urban decision-making, notably that of children and young people. It is a timely and important addition to the urban canon.' -- Brendan Gleeson, The University of Melbourne, Australia 'A must-read for charting sustainable urban futures, How Great Cities Happen is chock full of illustrative and inspiring international examples, highlighting experiences in two of the world's most liveable cities - Melbourne and Vancouver. Key steps for creating great cities, informed by some of best research to date, are offered throughout. Here the authors stress good governance, reliable funding, affordable housing, and what so far has received scant attention in the literature, socially just and child-friendly communities.' -- Robert Cervero, University of California, Berkeley, US

`This fine volume on cities draws from the considerable stock of wisdom accumulated over many years by its three authors, all of whom have leading international reputations and experience in the fields of city planning and management. It mixes hard empirical analysis with a sensitive appreciation of human needs, including those often neglected in urban decision-making, notably that of children and young people. It is a timely and important addition to the urban canon.' -- Brendan Gleeson, The University of Melbourne, Australia `A must-read for charting sustainable urban futures, How Great Cities Happen is chock full of illustrative and inspiring international examples, highlighting experiences in two of the world's most liveable cities - Melbourne and Vancouver. Key steps for creating great cities, informed by some of best research to date, are offered throughout. Here the authors stress good governance, reliable funding, affordable housing, and what so far has received scant attention in the literature, socially just and child-friendly communities.' -- Robert Cervero, University of California, Berkeley, US

'This book is a must read for anyone interested in the future and sustainability of cities whether they are planners, urban and transport researchers or politicians.' -- Richard D Knowles, Journal of Transport Geography 'This fine volume on cities draws from the considerable stock of wisdom accumulated over many years by its three authors, all of whom have leading international reputations and experience in the fields of city planning and management. It mixes hard empirical analysis with a sensitive appreciation of human needs, including those often neglected in urban decision-making, notably that of children and young people. It is a timely and important addition to the urban canon.' -- Brendan Gleeson, The University of Melbourne, Australia 'A must-read for charting sustainable urban futures, How Great Cities Happen is chock full of illustrative and inspiring international examples, highlighting experiences in two of the world's most liveable cities - Melbourne and Vancouver. Key steps for creating great cities, informed by some of best research to date, are offered throughout. Here the authors stress good governance, reliable funding, affordable housing, and what so far has received scant attention in the literature, socially just and child-friendly communities.' -- Robert Cervero, University of California, Berkeley, US

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John Stanley, Adjunct Professor, Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies, The University of Sydney Business School, The University of Sydney, Janet Stanley, Honorary Associate Professor, the Melbourne School of Design, The University of Melbourne and Roslynne Hansen, Professorial Fellow, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, The University of Melbourne, Australia, and a practicing urban planner who has worked in Australia and the Asia Pacific

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