Peter Newman, one of the worlds leading sustainability experts and a lead author of the IPCC, presents a bold roadmap for net zero citiesclimate positive, people positive, and driven by creativity and hope. His vision is not built on hope alone, but on steering growing momentum toward sustainability over a climate-ravaged future. -- John L. Renne, Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment, USA As the planet continues barreling towards a future of withering climate change and ecological meltdown, Peter Newmans hopeful (and practical) message of positive urban change has never been more needed. This powerful book is one that every city planner, mayor, and community activist working to effect change must read! -- Timothy Beatley, University of Virginia, USA A fascinating and engaging look at how to create net zero, sustainable cities. A playbook presenting city leaders and built environment professionals with practical solutions to address the most urgent urban challenges of our time climate change and sustainability. -- Kate Meyrick, Director, Urbis Future State Net Zero Cities with Sustainability is a roadmap for building more energy-efficient and sustainable cities. Drawing on personal insight from more than five decades of professional experience, Peter Newman outlines a practical path for making cities more resilient in the face of a deepening climate crisis. -- Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class From the wise man who gave us car free cities comes a new and compelling contribution. Peter Newmans Net Zero Cities with Sustainability: A Practitioner's Approach guides us into the art of the possible with a recognition that the accumulation of all things possible will take us to what is needed and desirable. No need to despair, read the book and reform our cities! -- Greg Clark, Chair at Connected Places Catapult, UK Peter Newman doesnt just write about net zero he lives it, teaches it, and inspires it. This book is a masterclass in building cities of hope, a breath of fresh air for anyone dreaming of places that heal, not harm. -- Alessandro Sanches Pereira, Instituto 17, Brazil
