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Housing development theory, process and practice - London Routledge 2004 - xvi, 410p. 24cm - Routledge Housing, Planning and Design Series .

Consolidates information on housing production, housing provision and the housing environment, examining the theoretical and policy contexts. Reviews the factors that influence location, siting, quality and viability of housing in the United Kingdom. Divided into sections covering the political economy of housing development, the housing development process and contemporary practice in housing development. Subjects discussed include housing demand and need, the private house-building industry, social housing and the government role, planning and land supply, site appraisal and estate layout, dwelling construction and design, finance, procurement and marketing, technical innovation, sustainable development, urban capacity, refurbishment and comparisons with other European countries.

ISBN: 0415234336

Subjects--Topical Terms:
HOUSING ECONOMICS
HOUSING POLICY
URBAN HOUSING
HOUSING NEED
HOUSING DEMAND
HOUSING SUPPLY
SOCIAL HOUSING
PRIVATE HOUSE BUILDERS
Affordable housing
PLANNING POLICY
LAND ACQUISITION
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
HOUSING FINANCE
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
EUROPE

LC Class. No.: 306.1