Jigsaw Cities: Big Places, Small SpacesThrough a close look at major British cities, using Birmingham as a case study, the book explores the origins of Britain's acute urban decline and sprawling exodus; the reasons why 'one size doesn't fit all' in cities of the future and the potential for smart growth, mixed communities and sustainable cities. Based on live examples and hands-on experience, this extremely accessible book offers a unique 'insider' perspective on policy making and practical impacts. It will attract policymakers in cities and government as well as students, regeneration bodies, community organisations and environmental specialists. |
Contents
one Introducing Jigsaw cities | 1 |
two Jigsaws and Lego sets | 13 |
three Breaking up the jigsaw | 37 |
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affordable attractive authorities became Birmingham City Birmingham City Council Britain British cities building built Castle Vale city centre City Council city's council estates council housing created decline demolished demolition density dwellings economic environment environmental existing communities families flats garden city Glasgow government's Green Belt Growth Areas high-rise households housing associations Housing Market improve industrial infrastructure inner cities inner-city investment Islington jigsaw jigsaw cities land live Liverpool major Manchester Midlands million mixed communities neighbourhood management neighbourhood renewal North Octavia Hill ODPM ODPM Office op cit organisations Pathfinders population Power problems programmes properties proposed public spaces re-housing reform regeneration regions renovation rent repairs residents Rowntree slum clearance smart growth social housing South East sprawl streets subsidy suburban suburbs Sustainable Communities Plan tackle tenants terraces Thames Gateway tower blocks towns transfer Tristram Hunt urban Urban Splash Victorian workers
References to this book
Regenerating London: Governance, Sustainability and Community in a Global City Robert Imrie,Loretta Lees,Mike Raco No preview available - 2009 |