Quarrying and sustainable development in large urban centres: A contradiction in terms

Kaliampakos, DC; Benardos, AG

dc.contributor.author	Kaliampakos, DC	en
dc.contributor.author	Benardos, AG	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:50:08Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:50:08Z
dc.date.issued	2000	en
dc.identifier.issn	0317-0926	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/26005
dc.subject	quarrying	en
dc.subject	sustainable development	en
dc.subject	environmental issues	en
dc.subject.classification	Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering	en
dc.subject.classification	Mining & Mineral Processing	en
dc.title	Quarrying and sustainable development in large urban centres: A contradiction in terms	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.language	English	en
heal.publicationDate	2000	en
heal.abstract	The existence of quarries near or even within the boundaries of urban centres is the cause of many environmental problems, despite their significant contribution to the cities' development. Hence, the question arises as to how quarrying activities can be compromised within the spirit of sustainable development in bia cities. In the case of Athens, two dominant though opposite opinions have been formed. The first argues that ail quarries must be forced to suspend their activities as soon as possible; the second presses for the continuation of quarrying. Consequently, the question is transposed on the dilemma between improved environmental conditions and economic development. This paper demonstrates that ii a complete redesign is employed to specific, nonvisible quarrying sites, the continuation of quarrying activities is acceptable. It is a good compromise between the economical demand and environmental protection.	en
heal.publisher	CANADIAN INST MINING METALLURGY PETROLEUM	en
heal.journalName	CIM BULLETIN	en
dc.identifier.isi	ISI:000087573400015	en
dc.identifier.volume	93	en
dc.identifier.issue	1040	en
dc.identifier.spage	86	en
dc.identifier.epage	89	en