Abstract/Summary

This introductory chapter sets the scene for the book, providing an overview of sustainability and resilience in the urban environment. It illustrates the impact of climate change on the living environment thus affecting people’s health and well-being. Interventions to mitigate the impact through instruments of policy and technical solutions are provided. Computer modelling and simulations provide tools for scenario analysis to assist risk forecasting and decision makings of mitigation strategies. Case studies provide examples of sustainable and resilient urban design and policy implementation which are hoped to be useful to the readers.