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The visual language of spatial planning exploring cartographic representations for spatial planning in Europe

By: Language: English Publication details: Oxham Routledge 2008Description: xvi, 196p. ill. 25cmISBN:
  • 9780415395823
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.3 $2 18
Partial contents:
European spatial development and cartographic representations -- Theoretical perspectives on policy-making and planning, cartographic communication and the use of cartographic representations in the planning process -- Conceptualising the context, form and use of cartographic representations in formal and informal planning processes -- The style and content of cartographic representations in strategic spatial planning in the Netherlands, Germany and England -- The use of cartographic representations in the preparation of the European Spatial Development Perspective -- The visual language of spatial planning in Europe: concluding remarks
Summary: Discusses relevant theoretical perspectives on power and policy-making, cartographic communications and the use of cartographic representations in the planning process; providing tools to help students and practitioners to better understand maps and visualisations in strategic spatial planning processes. Explores style, content and use of cartographic representations in spatial plans in England, Germany and the Netherlands, as well as at a European level. Concludes by discussing practical future implications for strategic spatial planning processes in Europe.
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Book London Books 711.3 DUH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30074898

European spatial development and cartographic representations -- Theoretical perspectives on policy-making and planning, cartographic communication and the use of cartographic representations in the planning process -- Conceptualising the context, form and use of cartographic representations in formal and informal planning processes -- The style and content of cartographic representations in strategic spatial planning in the Netherlands, Germany and England -- The use of cartographic representations in the preparation of the European Spatial Development Perspective -- The visual language of spatial planning in Europe: concluding remarks

Discusses relevant theoretical perspectives on power and policy-making, cartographic communications and the use of cartographic representations in the planning process; providing tools to help students and practitioners to better understand maps and visualisations in strategic spatial planning processes. Explores style, content and use of cartographic representations in spatial plans in England, Germany and the Netherlands, as well as at a European level. Concludes by discussing practical future implications for strategic spatial planning processes in Europe.