Urban Planning Methods : Research and Policy Analysis

ISBN-13: 9780415418423 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 400 str.

Ian Bracken

Opis

Focuses on the need to combine traditional research methods with policy analysis in order to understand the true nature of urban planning processes. This book describes both planning methods and their underlying concepts and principles, illustrating applications by reference to the daily activities of planning.

Spis treści

Introduction Part One: Urban planning and policy making Introduction 1. The planning process 2. Designs and plan generation 3. Evaluation and monitoring Part Two: Methods for urban research Introduction 4. Research theory and designs 5. Research concepts and operations 6. Urban simulation and prediction Part Three: Methods for urban policy analysis Introduction 7. Policy study: concepts and problems 8. Policy analysis: Modes and methods 9. Policy and planning: some methodogical implications A Concluding Comment

O autorze

Ian Bracken