Ecocities

I found a book entitled Ecocities in the public library in Beitou, Taiwan. It is written by Richard Register. The author described how cities should be developed to be environmentally friendly and to give a better quality of life to the residents.

The author encouraged people to work near their place of residence, and reduce the travel between home and place of work. He also encourage the use of rail transport, instead of private cars.

More details:

http://www.newsociety.com/bookid/3923
http://www.newsociety.com/

I have given similar ideas in this paper:
http://www.tankinlian.com/articles/housing.html