In view of the fact that, by 2050, 70% of the world's population will live in cities, the subject of 'sustainable urban design' is an important issue for UNESCO's Cities of Design. Taking into account that urban design can make a significant contribution to positive changes in environmental and social matters, the book presents seven inspirational examples for copying, included are analyses and measures for the cities of Detroit, Graz, Istanbul, Mexico City, and Puebla, as well as non-location bound projects.