The second edition of this introduction to urban and environmental planning combines coverage of institutions and procedures with analysis of the economic and political context of planning, its historical development and competing theoretical approaches.
The second edition of this introduction to urban and environmental planning combines coverage of institutions and procedures with analysis of the econ...
For the past fifty years, urban planning has revolved around the presumed necessity of perpetual growth and development. Contending that the supposed benefits of endless growth cannot and should not be taken for granted, "The Future of Planning"comprises a timely exploration of alternative urban development models. Filled with practical suggestions that establish a new planning agenda, it proposes new ways to protect and enhance existing low-value land uses as well as the means of managing community assets within the built environment. This book will be essential reading for planning...
For the past fifty years, urban planning has revolved around the presumed necessity of perpetual growth and development. Contending that the supposed ...
Achieving urban sustainability is amongst the most pressing issues facing planners and governments. This book is the first to provide a cohesive analysis of sustainable urban development and to examine the processes by which change in how urban areas are built can be achieved. The author looks at how sustainable urban development can be delivered on the ground through a comprehensive analysis of the different modes of governing for new urban development.
Governing for Sustainable Urban Development:
considers a range of policy tools that influence urban...
Achieving urban sustainability is amongst the most pressing issues facing planners and governments. This book is the first to provide a cohesive an...
Planning is an important aspect of policy making. This book looks at a range of issues to unlock the purpose of planning, ideal for students and practitioners alike.
Planning is an important aspect of policy making. This book looks at a range of issues to unlock the purpose of planning, ideal for students and prac...
Globalization was the buzzword of the last decade. Advances in communication technology, computing and air travel have all contributed to the establishment of what has been referred to as a 'network society' that encompasses the globe. Such arguments clearly have a significance on planning a an activity which has been concerned with controlling and shaping the use of space. This volume brings together contributions from across the world in order to address some of the questions that arise from such global changes. The opening section addresses the globalization debate directly, raising some...
Globalization was the buzzword of the last decade. Advances in communication technology, computing and air travel have all contributed to the establis...
