1st Edition

Neighbourhood Planning Place, Space and Politics

By Janet Banfield Copyright 2020
158 Pages
by Routledge

158 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

158 Pages 4 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book carries out an in-depth investigation of a neighborhood planning process that engages critically with the issues surrounding articulation of local concerns in a strategic manner and the prospects of implementing ‘bottom up’ community initiatives successfully. It highlights the dynamics involved in shaping the content of a neighbourhood plan and the implications of the different ways... Read more

List of tables; List of figures; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Localism and Neighbourhood Planning; 2. Conceptual Constructions of Place; 3. Thematic Constructions of Place; 4. Strategic Constructions of Place; 5. Performative Constructions of Place; 6. Reflections and Projections; Conclusion; Index

Biography

Janet Banfield teaches human geography at Oxford University. Janet’s previous career included environmental consultancy in the private sector and corporate policy in local government. This book brings these professional interests together, reflecting upon her time and experience as Vice-Chair for her local neighbourhood plan.