The Short Guide to Town and Country Planning
The Short Guide to Town and Country Planning
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The Short Guide to Town and Country Planning by Adam Sheppard
This Short offers an introductory overview of the practice of planning for those with little or no prior knowledge. The book discusses planning implementation and delivery with a consideration of planning decision making, delivery vehicles, and the process of development. The book looks at current and future pressures, dynamics, and challenges, encouraging the reader to adopt a reflective and inquisitive outlook.
“This book is a vital tool for those who want to deliver a planning system open to all, with everyone’s health, safety and wellbeing at its heartIt is a must have for all those communities who want to use planning to build a better future.” Hugh Ellis, Town and Country Planning Association
"This account of the fundamentals of planning, written by three authors with a wealth of practice experience, provides an accessible and concise introduction to the development of the profession and some of the challenges facing planners today.” Nick Gallent, University College London
“This is a great overview of what planning is all about, and a handy one-stop resource for any student thinking about starting their career in planning.” Alexander Nurse, University of Liverpool
“A great text for helping students new to planning get to grips with the core ideas and practices of the planning system - concise, focused, and clearly written, this is a wonderful entry point to an expansive literature.” Neil Harris, Cardiff University
"This account of the fundamentals of planning, written by three authors with a wealth of practice experience, provides an accessible and concise introduction to the development of the profession and some of the challenges facing planners today.” Nick Gallent, University College London
“This is a great overview of what planning is all about, and a handy one-stop resource for any student thinking about starting their career in planning.” Alexander Nurse, University of Liverpool
“A great text for helping students new to planning get to grips with the core ideas and practices of the planning system - concise, focused, and clearly written, this is a wonderful entry point to an expansive literature.” Neil Harris, Cardiff University
Adam Sheppard is Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning and Design at the University of Gloucestershire. Nick Croft is Senior Lecturer in Planning at the University of the West of England. Nick Smith MRTPI FRGS is a planning consultant based in Bristol.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781447344438 |
| ISBN 10 | 144734443X |
| Title | The Short Guide to Town and Country Planning |
| Author | Adam Sheppard |
| Series | Short Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bristol University Press |
| Year published | 2019-03-13 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |