1st Edition

Planning At The Crossroads

By James Simmie Copyright 1993
    206 Pages
    by Routledge

    224 Pages
    by Routledge

    Through a detailed analysis of studies of the effects of planning, comparing low levels of urban containment in California with much higher levels in the UK. Some comparative insights are also drawn from the (pre-conflict) Yugoslavian planning system. The analysis shows that many of the serious criticisms of planning are valid and leads to the conclusion that some sacred cows - notably "green belts" - should be abandoned. This distinctive text is of use to students, researchers and professionals in planning, geography and urban studies.

    Preface Acknowledgements 1 Introduction 2 Theoretical critiques of planning 3 The planning response 4 Research design and methods 5 Before containment and after growth management: California 6 Relaxed and tough containment: Britain 7 Planning at the crossroads: conclusions

    Biography

    James Simmie The Bartlett School of Planning University College London