Contemporary Urban PlanningBased on the author's extensive experience as a working planner, this book gives readers an insider's view of sub-state urban planning--the ¿nitty-gritty¿ details on the interplay of politics, law, money, and interest groups. The author takes a balanced, non-judgmental approach to introduce a range of ideological and political perspectives on the operation of political, economic, and demographic forces in city planning. Unlike other books on the subject, this one is strong in its coverage of economics, law, finance, and urban governance. It examines the underlying forces of growth and change and discusses frankly who benefits and loses by particular decisions. A four-part organization covers the background and development of contemporary planning; the structure and practice of contemporary planning; fields of planning; and national planning in the United States and other nations, and planning theory. For individuals headed for a career in planning. |
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... chapter level change is that the chapter on social planning has been replaced by a chapter on social issues in planning . The new chapter is placed towards the front of the book and emphasizes the point that any significant act of ...
... chapter level change is that the chapter on social planning has been replaced by a chapter on social issues in planning . The new chapter is placed towards the front of the book and emphasizes the point that any significant act of ...
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... chapter serves as background for the rest of the book . Chapters 3 and 4 trace the history of planning in the United States in the historical context established by Chapter 2. Planning is conditioned and limited by the law and takes ...
... chapter serves as background for the rest of the book . Chapters 3 and 4 trace the history of planning in the United States in the historical context established by Chapter 2. Planning is conditioned and limited by the law and takes ...
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... chapters on the basis of student interest . Once the material in Part I has been assimilated , each chapter in Part II will stand on its own . Chapter 18 , " Planning Theory , " serves as a wrap - up and expansion of many ideas ...
... chapters on the basis of student interest . Once the material in Part I has been assimilated , each chapter in Part II will stand on its own . Chapter 18 , " Planning Theory , " serves as a wrap - up and expansion of many ideas ...
Contents
THE URBANIZATION OF AMERICA | 7 |
PART I | 29 |
THE LEGAL BASIS OF PLANNING | 64 |
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