Urban Regeneration in the UK: Theory and Practice

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SAGE, May 14, 2008 - Science - 200 pages
The urban landscape of the UK is undergoing its most dramatic transformation since post-war reconstruction. This volume is a systematic guide to that transformation that draws together a mass of information - from policy reports to academic studies - into a single coherent text. Examining key aspects of the process from first principles, Urban Regeneration in the UK:

- introduces and contextualises the UK urban regeneration agenda

- brings together state-of-the-art research around key themes in governance, sustainability, competition, and design

- uses case studies of UK contemporary regeneration projects

- combines academic and theoretical explorations whilst linking theory and practice

- includes pedagogical features of key learning points, useful websites, a glossary and further reading

Aimed at those studying and working in the field of urban regeneration and planning, Urban Regeneration in the UK provides a highly readable introduction to urban regeneration for undergraduates, post-graduates, and practitioners.

 

Contents

1 Introduction
1
2 Policy Framework
9
3 Governance
30
4 The Competitive City
52
5 Sustainability
83
6 Design and Cultural Regeneration
112
7 Regeneration beyond the City Centre
140
8 Conclusions
161
Keeping up to date
168
Glossary
170
References
173
Index
183
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Dr Phil Jones teaches BA Geography at the University of Birmingham. Professor James Evans is Senior Lecturer in Geography at the University of Manchester.

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