State of the World 2007

In 2008, half of the Earth’s population will live in urban areas, marking the first time in history that humans are an urban species. State of the World 2007: Our Urban Future examines changes in the ways cities are managed, built, and lived in that could tip the balance towards a healthier and more peaceful urban future.


 * Preface
 * Foreword - Anna Tibaijuka
 * Foreword - The Honorable Jaime Lerner
 * Chapter 1: An Urbanizing World
 * Chapter 2: Providing Clean Water and Sanitation
 * Chapter 3: Farming the Cities
 * Chapter 4: Greening Urban Transportation
 * Chapter 5: Energizing Cities
 * Chapter 6: Reducing Natural Disaster Risk in Cities
 * Chapter 7: Charting a New Course for Urban Public Health
 * Chapter 8: Strengthening Local Economies
 * Chapter 9: Fighting Poverty and Injustice in Cities

Source
Worldwatch Institute