French connection opens all channels

Booth, P

French connection opens all channels - 2000 - Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) (1395) 17 November 2000, 12-13(2) .

Examines the French planning system, and suggests that British practictioners can learn valuable lessons from the French approach to planning and implementing major infrastructure projects, such as the Channel Tunnel. Highlights the omnipresence of the state and the existence of communes as key advantages in French administration. Discusses the main land use plan in France (POS), and shows how the French have managed to achieve greater flexibility in their planning system.


LAND USE PLANNING
CHANNEL TUNNEL
ADMINISTRATION
PLANNING SYSTEM
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
FRANCE