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Jim, C.Y., Tan, P.Y. (2017). Introduction to Green City Idea and Ideal. In: Tan, P., Jim, C. (eds) Greening Cities. Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4113-6_1
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