Planning and Urban Growth in Nordic Countries

ISBN-13: 9780419168409 / Angielski / Twarda / 1991 / 271 str.

Thomas Hall

Opis

The purpose of this book is to provide a survey of the development of urban planning in the Nordic countries, with particular emphasis on the period since the middle of the 19th century. Attention is given to such issues as when and how this shift from pre-industrial to modern planning occurred in the Nordic countries, what the legal frames were for planning legislation changed during the period in question, how plans have been made and approved, and by whom, and how the planning system has been organized at different times. It also explores how planning has been affected by societal developments in the different countries and which urban ideals have influenced the design of the plans. The extent to which the authors of the various plans have been inspired by projects of their colleagues in the other Nordic countries is considered, alongside those models and ideas from outside these countries.

Recenzje

'Very well-presented book to be most fascinating and enjoyable to read ... the book is extensively illustrated.' - Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design

'A pioneering job has been done, not least by the editor, on a large but little researched topic ... You will also have met the first ambitious attempt to bring an overview of Nordic planning into the international planning literature.' - Town Planning Review

'... an excellent overview of this fascinating topic. The overviews of each country are all of a high standard. The book will be of value to anyone with an interest in urban development and settlement patterns.' - CSM

'This book provides an excellent overview of this fascinating topic, flavoured with portraits of planners, their works, philosophies and personalities.' - RICS

Spis treści

Preface. Contributors. The North - Does It Exist? - Thomas Hall. Urban Planning in Denmark - Bo Larsson and Ole Thomassen. Urban Planning in Finland after 1850 - Mikael Sundman. Urban Planning in Norway - Erik Lorange and Jan Eivind Myhre. Urban Planning in Sweden - Thomas Hall. Concluding Remarks: Is There a Nordic Planning Tradition? - Thomas Hall. Index.

O autorze

Thomas Hall