Investigating Town Planning by Clara Greed
Following on from Introducing Town Planning andImplementing Town Planning, this third volume in the series examines the scope and nature of modern town planning in greater depth. It investigates the theories and preoccupations which inform the current planning agenda, compares this with earlier objectives, and discusses likely future trends. Written by a team of expert contributors under the general editorship of Clara Greed, the book begins with a review of town planning and then goes on to discuss the major themes in five parts: the economic context of town planning planning for housing planning for sustainability planning for city centres or decentralisation changing agendas and agencies Within this contextualising framework the contributors investigate many of the current, and often conflicting, urban policy issues challenging the planning profession. Over and above a commitment to traditional, physical land use matters, planning practitioners nowadays must take on board new priorities, deriving from the environmental movement, the European Union, the economic climate, changing local authority structures, and legislative frameworks. The contributors discuss these new agendas, and demonstrate how they link to inner city regeneration, city centre management, sustainability issues, and wider social policy and urban governance questions. This volume incorporates a more discursive and reflective approach to studying, and thus constitutes a valuable text for final year undergraduate and postgraduate courses in town planning, surveying, building, architecture, and housing, as well as RTPI, RICS, CIOH, CIOB, ASI, ISVA and RIBA courses. It will be of interest to a wider readership studying urban economics, urban sociology, social policy and urban geography, and to young professionals in both the public and private sector of the property world.
". . a good account of what planning is about." Town Planning Review
Clara Greed is Emerita Professor of Inclusive Urban Planning at the University of the West of England, (UWE), UK, and a chartered town planner. Her research interests and other published books centre on urban design, planning, the built environment professions, women and planning issues and the social aspects of cities.
David Johnson is a Senior Planning Lecturer and course leader at the University of the West of England, (UWE), UK. He was previously a leading councillor on planning and transport for Bristol, UK.
David Johnson is a Senior Planning Lecturer and course leader at the University of the West of England, (UWE), UK. He was previously a leading councillor on planning and transport for Bristol, UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780582258341 |
| ISBN 10 | 0582258340 |
| Title | Investigating Town Planning |
| Author | Clara Greed |
| Series | Introduction To Planning Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 1996-07-17 |
| Number of pages | 308 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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