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Dr. Stephen Wheeler
Landscape Architecture Program, Department of Environmental Design, University of California at Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA

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Journal article
Published: 22 January 2021 in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Exposure to heat is a growing public health concern as climate change accelerates worldwide. Different socioeconomic and racial groups often face unequal exposure to heat as well as increased heat-related sickness, mortality, and energy costs. We provide new insight into thermal inequities by analyzing 20 Southwestern U.S. metropolitan regions at the census block group scale for three temperature scenarios (average summer heat, extreme summer heat, and average summer nighttime heat). We first compared average temperatures for top and bottom decile block groups according to demographic variables. Then we used spatial regression models to investigate the extent to which exposure to heat (measured by land surface temperature) varies according to income and race. Large thermal inequities exist within all the regions studied. On average, the poorest 10% of neighborhoods in an urban region were 2.2 °C (4 °F) hotter than the wealthiest 10% on both extreme heat days and average summer days. The difference was as high as 3.3–3.7 °C (6–7 °F) in California metro areas such as Palm Springs and the Inland Empire. A similar pattern held for Latinx neighborhoods. Temperature disparities at night were much smaller (usually ~1 °F). Disparities for Black neighborhoods were also lower, perhaps because Black populations are small in most of these cities. California urban regions show stronger thermal disparities than those in other Southwestern states, perhaps because inexpensive water has led to more extensive vegetation in affluent neighborhoods. Our findings provide new details about urban thermal inequities and reinforce the need for programs to reduce the disproportionate heat experienced by disadvantaged communities.

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John Dialesandro; Noli Brazil; Stephen Wheeler; Yaser Abunnasr. Dimensions of Thermal Inequity: Neighborhood Social Demographics and Urban Heat in the Southwestern U.S. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 941 .

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John Dialesandro, Noli Brazil, Stephen Wheeler, Yaser Abunnasr. Dimensions of Thermal Inequity: Neighborhood Social Demographics and Urban Heat in the Southwestern U.S. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (3):941.

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John Dialesandro; Noli Brazil; Stephen Wheeler; Yaser Abunnasr. 2021. "Dimensions of Thermal Inequity: Neighborhood Social Demographics and Urban Heat in the Southwestern U.S." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 3: 941.

Research article
Published: 18 June 2019 in Journal of Planning Literature
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This review analyzes literature regarding urban heating and urban heat islands (UHIs) in dryland cities. This topic is of widespread importance in the era of climate change since many global cities are in arid, semiarid, or Mediterranean regions. We first analyze the literature on dryland UHIs, finding major differences with those for temperate cities. We then review research on cooling strategies involving vegetation, built form, and materials. Finally, we consider planning dimensions. Overall, we find that the most sustainable cooling approach for dryland cities is likely to combine low-water tree species with dense, shade-producing built form and high-albedo materials.

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Stephen M. Wheeler; Yaser Abunnasr; John DiAlesandro; Eleni Assaf; Sarine Agopian; Virginia Carter Gamberini. Mitigating Urban Heating in Dryland Cities: A Literature Review. Journal of Planning Literature 2019, 34, 434 -446.

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Stephen M. Wheeler, Yaser Abunnasr, John DiAlesandro, Eleni Assaf, Sarine Agopian, Virginia Carter Gamberini. Mitigating Urban Heating in Dryland Cities: A Literature Review. Journal of Planning Literature. 2019; 34 (4):434-446.

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Stephen M. Wheeler; Yaser Abunnasr; John DiAlesandro; Eleni Assaf; Sarine Agopian; Virginia Carter Gamberini. 2019. "Mitigating Urban Heating in Dryland Cities: A Literature Review." Journal of Planning Literature 34, no. 4: 434-446.

Journal article
Published: 01 September 2018 in Landscape and Urban Planning
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In this paper, we present a quantified, GIS-based analysis of the relationship between urban morphological patterns and racial, ethnic, and household characteristics. We want to understand how the built landscapes of American cities differ in sociological terms—for example, are some more prone to racial concentration or prevalence of particular family types? Since many built landscape types are relatively recent and rapidly growing, this analysis can inform current debates about sprawl and inequality. We examined six diverse U.S. metropolitan regions: Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Portland, and Sacramento, joining census block data with built landscape patterns mapped in GIS through aerial imagery analysis. We find that a large portion of our six metropolitan regions consists of patterns that can be characterized as sprawl—patterns that are often manifestations of a desire for separation. This separation has significant equity implications because resources—services, amenities, schools, parks, tax base, etc.—are not evenly distributed. Further, two of our patterns (Rural Sprawl and Upscale Enclave), which are growing rapidly and most often occur on the urban fringe, have the least diverse demographics across all six metro areas. These landscapes are also by far the least dense, leading to a range of negative environmental impacts. Older built landscape types (Urban Grids, Rectangular Block Grids, and Degenerate Grids) are denser and relatively diverse. These have lower rates of occupancy in most urban areas, indicating an opportunity to house additional residents in relatively well-located, well-connected, and diverse central portions of metropolitan regions.

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Emily Talen; Stephen M. Wheeler; Luc Anselin. The social context of U.S. built landscapes. Landscape and Urban Planning 2018, 177, 266 -280.

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Emily Talen, Stephen M. Wheeler, Luc Anselin. The social context of U.S. built landscapes. Landscape and Urban Planning. 2018; 177 ():266-280.

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Emily Talen; Stephen M. Wheeler; Luc Anselin. 2018. "The social context of U.S. built landscapes." Landscape and Urban Planning 177, no. : 266-280.

Journal article
Published: 10 October 2017 in Urban Planning
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How might a large jurisdiction approach carbon neutrality by 2050, and what initiatives might increase the chances of success? This article explores these questions using California as a case study. Current trends as well as multiple modeling studies show that existing policy directions for the state will not be sufficient. Additional initiatives appear needed to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles, reduce driving, reach 100 percent renewable electricity, convert existing buildings to zero-net-carbon status, change diet, and reduce consumption. The state’s social ecology does not currently support such changes. Consequently, planners and other professionals need to consider strategic actions to change social ecology as well as climate policy. Potential steps to do this include raising the price of carbon; revising the state’s tax system so as to increase public sector capacity; developing a stronger framework of incentives, mandates, and technical support between levels of government; and expanding educational and social marketing programs aimed at behavior change. A main implication of this analysis is that in many contexts worldwide sustainability planners should consider action on both policy and social ecology levels to maximize chances of success.

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Stephen M. Wheeler. A Carbon-Neutral California: Social Ecology and Prospects for 2050 GHG Reduction. Urban Planning 2017, 2, 5 -18.

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Stephen M. Wheeler. A Carbon-Neutral California: Social Ecology and Prospects for 2050 GHG Reduction. Urban Planning. 2017; 2 (4):5-18.

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Stephen M. Wheeler. 2017. "A Carbon-Neutral California: Social Ecology and Prospects for 2050 GHG Reduction." Urban Planning 2, no. 4: 5-18.

Journal article
Published: 08 September 2016 in Urban Planning
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The theme of the next issue of Urban Planning will be Paradigm Shifts. To make the link between “sustainability” and “paradigm change,” the following commentary analyzes the former concept as a main example of the latter. Although it is often applied to rather modest planning initiatives, “sustainability” can be seen as requiring shifts in cognitive paradigm that are transformational, radical, and not yet fully appreciated by most of those who use the term. Specifically, this term implies a proactive, results-oriented approach (e.g. initiatives to actually meet GHG reduction targets), a long-term viewpoint (e.g. planning for 50 or 100+ years in the future), and a holistic or ecological mindset able to understand dynamic, evolving systems. This last change is the most difficult and requires thinking across scales of action, across time frames, across issue areas and goals (e.g. the “Three E’s” of environment, economy, and social equity), and across communities. It also means integrating different types of actions into a broader program of social change. Though challenging, these cognitive shifts can lead to radically different outcomes than past urban planning.

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Stephen M. Wheeler. Sustainability Planning as Paradigm Change. Urban Planning 2016, 1, 55 -58.

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Stephen M. Wheeler. Sustainability Planning as Paradigm Change. Urban Planning. 2016; 1 (3):55-58.

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Stephen M. Wheeler. 2016. "Sustainability Planning as Paradigm Change." Urban Planning 1, no. 3: 55-58.

Commentaries
Published: 18 December 2015 in Journal of Urban Design
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Stephen M. Wheeler. Response to Nico Larco’s sustainable urban design framework. Journal of Urban Design 2015, 21, 47 -49.

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Stephen M. Wheeler. Response to Nico Larco’s sustainable urban design framework. Journal of Urban Design. 2015; 21 (1):47-49.

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Stephen M. Wheeler. 2015. "Response to Nico Larco’s sustainable urban design framework." Journal of Urban Design 21, no. 1: 47-49.

Articles
Published: 03 July 2015 in Journal of the American Planning Association
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Problem, research strategy, and findings: Built landscapes—patterns of streets, blocks, parcels of land, buildings, and related infrastructure at the scale of an urban neighborhood or greater—are often difficult for decision makers and the public to understand, especially within the complex "collage city" of the postmodern era. Yet understanding the variety of these forms can help stakeholders make wise choices regarding how to plan and design urban regions in the future to meet goals such as livability and sustainability. Based on aerials, maps, and images available through Google and other sources, I develop a typology of built landscape forms found within 24 metropolitan regions worldwide and use GIS to map these forms and compare regions. The analysis shows that 27 basic types of built landscape make up metropolitan regions worldwide, of which nine are very common. Traditional urban types now make up a small fraction of most metropolitan areas worldwide, while suburban and exurban forms comprise the vast majority of the land area. There are noted regional differences in the mix of built landscape types. Takeaway for practice: Each built landscape form offers challenges and opportunities for planning objectives such as livability and sustainability. It is important for planners to a) help the public and decision makers understand built landscapes and their implications; b) include landscape-scale elements, such as street patterns and networks of green infrastructure, when framing urban development alternatives; c) ensure that local codes and design guidelines enable desired forms of built landscapes and discourage those that are problematic for sustainability; and d) encourage built landscape change that promotes sustainability.

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Stephen M. Wheeler. Built Landscapes of Metropolitan Regions: An International Typology. Journal of the American Planning Association 2015, 81, 167 -190.

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Stephen M. Wheeler. Built Landscapes of Metropolitan Regions: An International Typology. Journal of the American Planning Association. 2015; 81 (3):167-190.

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Stephen M. Wheeler. 2015. "Built Landscapes of Metropolitan Regions: An International Typology." Journal of the American Planning Association 81, no. 3: 167-190.

Book chapter
Published: 04 February 2015 in Megaregions
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Stephen Wheeler. Five reasons why megaregional planning works against sustainability. Megaregions 2015, 97 -118.

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Stephen Wheeler. Five reasons why megaregional planning works against sustainability. Megaregions. 2015; ():97-118.

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Stephen Wheeler. 2015. "Five reasons why megaregional planning works against sustainability." Megaregions , no. : 97-118.

Book chapter
Published: 01 January 2014 in Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research
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Sustainable urban design is the imaginative creation of built landscapes and places so as to enhance long-term human and ecological welfare.

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Stephen Wheeler. Sustainable Urban Design. Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research 2014, 6531 -6534.

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Stephen Wheeler. Sustainable Urban Design. Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. 2014; ():6531-6534.

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Stephen Wheeler. 2014. "Sustainable Urban Design." Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research , no. : 6531-6534.

Book chapter
Published: 01 January 2014 in Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research
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“Sustainable development” and the related notion of “sustainability” express the idea that human civilization can organize itself in ways that promote ecological and social welfare far into the future. The United Nations-sponsored World Commission on Environment and Development, chaired by former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland, produced the most commonly used definition in its 1987 report Our Common Future: “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (World Commission, 1987). However, this definition has been criticized for being anthropocentric and for relying on the difficult-to-define concept of “needs.” Other definitions refer to equally problematic concepts such as living within the planet’s “carrying capacity,” preserving “natural capital,” and redefining “growth.” Definitional difficulties aside, sustainable development can be seen as involving several core th ...

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Stephen Wheeler. Sustainable Development. Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research 2014, 6501 -6504.

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Stephen Wheeler. Sustainable Development. Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. 2014; ():6501-6504.

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Stephen Wheeler. 2014. "Sustainable Development." Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research , no. : 6501-6504.

Articles
Published: 01 August 2013 in Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability
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Different patterns of urban development may have widely varying long-term effects on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To investigate such effects, we used UPlan geographic information system–based software to model three 2050 urban-growth scenarios for Yolo County, a predominantly agricultural area near Sacramento, California. Two scenarios correspond to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s A2 and B1 storylines. We also added a third, infill-only scenario called AB32-Plus that assumes continued strong climate change policy in California and highly compact urban development. Results show dramatically different levels of GHG emissions from transportation and residential-building energy use in the three scenarios, especially when compact urban development is combined with strong assumptions about energy efficiency and population. The preservation of farmland is also an important climate mitigation and adaptation benefit of the compact-development alternative.

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Stephen M. Wheeler; Mihaela Tomuta; Van Ryan Haden; Louise E. Jackson. The impacts of alternative patterns of urbanization on greenhouse gas emissions in an agricultural county. Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability 2013, 6, 213 -235.

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Stephen M. Wheeler, Mihaela Tomuta, Van Ryan Haden, Louise E. Jackson. The impacts of alternative patterns of urbanization on greenhouse gas emissions in an agricultural county. Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability. 2013; 6 (3):213-235.

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Stephen M. Wheeler; Mihaela Tomuta; Van Ryan Haden; Louise E. Jackson. 2013. "The impacts of alternative patterns of urbanization on greenhouse gas emissions in an agricultural county." Journal of Urbanism: International Research on Placemaking and Urban Sustainability 6, no. 3: 213-235.

Book chapter
Published: 01 January 2013 in Energy Efficiency
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Stephen Wheeler; Robert B. Segar. Zero Net Energy At A Community Scale. Energy Efficiency 2013, 305 -324.

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Stephen Wheeler, Robert B. Segar. Zero Net Energy At A Community Scale. Energy Efficiency. 2013; ():305-324.

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Stephen Wheeler; Robert B. Segar. 2013. "Zero Net Energy At A Community Scale." Energy Efficiency , no. : 305-324.

Journal article
Published: 01 December 2012 in Journal of Political Ecology
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Craig Beebe; Stephen M. Wheeler. Gold Country: the politics of landscape in exurban El Dorado County, California. Journal of Political Ecology 2012, 19, 1 -16.

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Craig Beebe, Stephen M. Wheeler. Gold Country: the politics of landscape in exurban El Dorado County, California. Journal of Political Ecology. 2012; 19 (1):1-16.

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Craig Beebe; Stephen M. Wheeler. 2012. "Gold Country: the politics of landscape in exurban El Dorado County, California." Journal of Political Ecology 19, no. 1: 1-16.

Book review
Published: 01 January 2012 in Housing Studies
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Stephen M. Wheeler. Spatial Planning and Climate Change. Housing Studies 2012, 27, 157 -158.

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Stephen M. Wheeler. Spatial Planning and Climate Change. Housing Studies. 2012; 27 (1):157-158.

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Stephen M. Wheeler. 2012. "Spatial Planning and Climate Change." Housing Studies 27, no. 1: 157-158.

Journal article
Published: 24 November 2011 in Climatic Change
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Agriculture in the Central Valley of California, one of the USA’s main sources of fruits, nuts, and vegetables, is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts in the next 50 years. This interdisciplinary case study in Yolo County shows the urgency for building adaptation strategies to climate change. Climate change and the effects of greenhouse gas emissions are complex, and several of the county’s current crops will be less viable in 2050. The study uses a variety of methods to assemble information relevant to Yolo County’s agriculture, including literature reviews, models, geographic information system analysis, interviews with agency personnel, and a survey of farmers. Potential adaptation and mitigation responses by growers include changes in crop taxa, irrigation methods, fertilization practices, tillage practices, and land use. On a regional basis, planning must consider the vulnerability of agricultural production and the tradeoffs associated with diversified farmlands, drought, flooding of cropland, loss of habitat for wild species of concern, and urbanization.

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L. E. Jackson; S. M. Wheeler; A. D. Hollander; A. T. O’Geen; B. S. Orlove; J. Six; D. A. Sumner; F. Santos-Martin; J. B. Kramer; W. R. Horwath; R. E. Howitt; T. P. Tomich. Case study on potential agricultural responses to climate change in a California landscape. Climatic Change 2011, 109, 407 -427.

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L. E. Jackson, S. M. Wheeler, A. D. Hollander, A. T. O’Geen, B. S. Orlove, J. Six, D. A. Sumner, F. Santos-Martin, J. B. Kramer, W. R. Horwath, R. E. Howitt, T. P. Tomich. Case study on potential agricultural responses to climate change in a California landscape. Climatic Change. 2011; 109 (S1):407-427.

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L. E. Jackson; S. M. Wheeler; A. D. Hollander; A. T. O’Geen; B. S. Orlove; J. Six; D. A. Sumner; F. Santos-Martin; J. B. Kramer; W. R. Horwath; R. E. Howitt; T. P. Tomich. 2011. "Case study on potential agricultural responses to climate change in a California landscape." Climatic Change 109, no. S1: 407-427.

Papers
Published: 27 May 2011 in Journal of Urban Design
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This paper examines Sacramento, CA, as a case study of urban form in the evolving postmodern metropolis. Data were integrated from historical maps, aerial photographs and on-the-ground observation into a GIS database for the region, and historic and current built form were analyzed. Main findings include (1) the rapid spatial expansion and proliferation of built landscape forms within the postmodern region; (2) the rise of rural sprawl as a landscape type; (3) the peak in ex-urban land subdivision in the 1970s and 1980s; (4) the changing public sector role in driving urban expansion; and (5) the limited achievements thus far of growth management efforts and the New Urbanism.

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Stephen M. Wheeler; Craig W. Beebe. The Rise of the Postmodern Metropolis: Spatial Evolution of the Sacramento Metropolitan Region. Journal of Urban Design 2011, 16, 307 -332.

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Stephen M. Wheeler, Craig W. Beebe. The Rise of the Postmodern Metropolis: Spatial Evolution of the Sacramento Metropolitan Region. Journal of Urban Design. 2011; 16 (3):307-332.

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Stephen M. Wheeler; Craig W. Beebe. 2011. "The Rise of the Postmodern Metropolis: Spatial Evolution of the Sacramento Metropolitan Region." Journal of Urban Design 16, no. 3: 307-332.

Book chapter
Published: 09 February 2011 in Understanding the environment and social policy
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Bringing together leading experts, this textbook explores the key social, political, economic and moral challenges that environmental problems pose for social p...

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Stephen M. Wheeler; Tony Fitzpatrick. Planning and the urban environment. Understanding the environment and social policy 2011, 205 -226.

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Stephen M. Wheeler, Tony Fitzpatrick. Planning and the urban environment. Understanding the environment and social policy. 2011; ():205-226.

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Stephen M. Wheeler; Tony Fitzpatrick. 2011. "Planning and the urban environment." Understanding the environment and social policy , no. : 205-226.

Journal article
Published: 30 November 2009 in Progress in Planning
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This is the second of two special issues in Progress in Planning exploring emerging research agendas in planning. It brings together scholars from diverse schools working on new areas of research and application in urban design and planning. Emergent research agendas include both novel areas of research and important shifts in the direction of a research area. The challenge for planning schools is to reflect critically on these changes and develop long-term research agendas that can better position our field in society and academia, and provide a basis from which to assess our academic programmes. The chapters in this issue display the different scales and fields of planning, including planning for: disaster recovery; climate change, especially opportunities for mitigation; shrinking cities in the First World; and rapidly urbanising informal and impoverished cities in the global South. At the same time, the chapters identify research areas that respond to major social and environmental changes. Olshansky and Chang highlight the increasing losses from catastrophic disasters, and address the need for disaster recovery planning. Wheeler, Randolph and London focus on climate change, and, noting the urgency of action now, their research agenda emphasises opportunities for planners to develop research and policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Hollander, Pallagst, Schwarz and Popper look at increasing economic and population trends in many First World cities that result in city ‘shrinkage’. They present new opportunities for improving cities’ green space networks and natural features, and for research. The trebling of urban population in African cities by 2050, in conditions of poverty and informality, is the major trend driving Parnell, Pietriese and Watson's chapter. They present an agenda for new planning theories and for supporting empirical research to address the actual conditions of African cities.

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Hilda Blanco; Marina Alberti; Robert Olshansky; Stephanie Chang; Stephen M. Wheeler; John Randolph; James B. London; Justin B. Hollander; Karina M. Pallagst; Terry Schwarz; Frank J. Popper; Susan Parnell; Edgar Pieterse; Vanessa Watson. Shaken, shrinking, hot, impoverished and informal: Emerging research agendas in planning. Progress in Planning 2009, 72, 195 -250.

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Hilda Blanco, Marina Alberti, Robert Olshansky, Stephanie Chang, Stephen M. Wheeler, John Randolph, James B. London, Justin B. Hollander, Karina M. Pallagst, Terry Schwarz, Frank J. Popper, Susan Parnell, Edgar Pieterse, Vanessa Watson. Shaken, shrinking, hot, impoverished and informal: Emerging research agendas in planning. Progress in Planning. 2009; 72 (4):195-250.

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Hilda Blanco; Marina Alberti; Robert Olshansky; Stephanie Chang; Stephen M. Wheeler; John Randolph; James B. London; Justin B. Hollander; Karina M. Pallagst; Terry Schwarz; Frank J. Popper; Susan Parnell; Edgar Pieterse; Vanessa Watson. 2009. "Shaken, shrinking, hot, impoverished and informal: Emerging research agendas in planning." Progress in Planning 72, no. 4: 195-250.

Original articles
Published: 01 July 2009 in Regional Studies
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Wheeler S. Regions, megaregions, and sustainability, Regional Studies. The rapid expansion of urbanized regions is problematic for sustainable development. Urbanization at large scales has inherent sustainability problems, and planning institutions and governance mechanisms have had limited success at the metropolitan scale, let alone at a megaregional one. A vision of more sustainable regional development includes an emphasis on balanced local communities to reduce regional mobility demands; the management of land, resources, and population to live within regional limits; efforts to improve equity and build social capital; and on economic development that strengthens the quality of the region's social and ecological systems rather than the quantity of production and consumption. Wheeler S. Régions, mégarégions et durabilité, Regional Studies. L'expansion rapide des régions urbanisées est un problème pour le développement durable. L'urbanisation à grande échelle induit des problèmes inhérents de durabilité et les instances de planification ainsi que les mécanismes gouvernementaux ont connu un succès limité à l'échelle métropolitaine sans parler du niveau mégarégional. Une vision du développement régional plus durable nécessite de mettre l'accent sur l'équilibre des communautés locales afin de réduire les demandes en mobilité régionale, la gestion des terres, les ressources, le souhait des populations de vivre à l'intérieur des limites régionales, des efforts pour améliorer l'équité et construire un capital social; il faut mettre l'accent sur le développement économique qui renforce la qualité des systèmes sociaux et écologiques de la région plutôt que sur la quantité de la production et de la consommation. Planification régionale Région Mégarégion Métropole Durabilité Développement durable Wheeler S. Regionen, Megaregionen und Nachhaltigkeit, Regional Studies. Die rasche Expansion urbanisierter Regionen ist für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung problematisch. Eine großflächige Urbanisierung ist mit inhärenten Nachhaltigkeitsproblemen verknüpft, wobei die Planungsbehörden und staatlichen Kontrollmechanismen aber auf metropolitaner Ebene bisher nur wenig Erfolg hatten – von der megaregionalen Ebene ganz zu schweigen. Eine Vision einer nachhaltigeren Regionalentwicklung ist verknüpft mit einer Betonung von ausgeglichenen lokalen Gemeinschaften zur Verringerung des regionalen Mobilitätsbedarfs, mit einer Steuerung von Land, Ressourcen und Bevölkerung für ein Leben innerhalb der regionalen Grenzen, mit Bemühungen zur Verbesserung der Gerechtigkeit und zum Aufbau von Sozialkapital sowie mit einer Betonung einer Wirtschaftsentwicklung, die die Qualität der sozialen und ökologischen Systeme der Region stärkt, statt die Quantität von Produktion und Konsum zu steigern. Regionalplanung Regionen Megaregionen Metropolitan Nachhaltigkeit Nachhaltige Entwicklung Wheeler S. Regiones, megaregiones y sostenibilidad, Regional Studies. La rápida expansión de regiones urbanizadas es un problema para el desarrollo sostenible. La urbanización a gran escala presenta problemas inherentes de sostenibilidad y las instituciones de planificación y los mecanismos de gobierno tienen un éxito limitado a nivel metropolitano, no digamos ya a escala megaregional. Para obtener un desarrollo regional con una visión más sostenible se debería dar prioridad a las comunidades localmente equilibradas para reducir las demandas de movilidad regional, a la administración de las tierras, los recursos y la población que vive en límites regionales; a los esfuerzos para mejorar la igualdad y crear capital social y a un desarrollo económico que refuerza la calidad de los sistemas sociales y ecológicos de la región en vez de centrarnos en la cantidad de producción y consumo. Planificación regional Regiones Megaregiones Metropolitano Sostenibilidad Desarrollo sostenible

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Stephen Wheeler. Regions, Megaregions, and Sustainability. Regional Studies 2009, 43, 863 -876.

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Stephen Wheeler. Regions, Megaregions, and Sustainability. Regional Studies. 2009; 43 (6):863-876.

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Stephen Wheeler. 2009. "Regions, Megaregions, and Sustainability." Regional Studies 43, no. 6: 863-876.

Journal article
Published: 12 February 2009 in Journal of International Migration and Integration
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I must admit avoiding this book for some time after it was sent to me. I am generally skeptical of books that are collections of papers from symposia, since the quality is often uneven and the separate contributions often fail to put together the bigger picture. But I found New Regionalism and Asylum Seekers a thought-provoking collection nonetheless, with a few caveats that I will mention later. This volume strikes a good balance between pieces that present an historical or theoretical overview of the topic and chapters that focus on policies towards asylum seekers within specific countries or regions. More to the point, it represents a significant contribution towards understanding the important question of how problems related to refugees and asylum seekers can best be addressed within a complex and rapidly globalizing world. The editors seek to frame the issues with an introduction that provides a brief history of the international refugee protection system, with particular attention

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S. M. Wheeler. S. Kneebone and F. R.-Sanei, New Regionalism and Asylum Seekers: Challenges Ahead. Journal of International Migration and Integration 2009, 10, 115 -116.

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S. M. Wheeler. S. Kneebone and F. R.-Sanei, New Regionalism and Asylum Seekers: Challenges Ahead. Journal of International Migration and Integration. 2009; 10 (1):115-116.

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S. M. Wheeler. 2009. "S. Kneebone and F. R.-Sanei, New Regionalism and Asylum Seekers: Challenges Ahead." Journal of International Migration and Integration 10, no. 1: 115-116.