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Planning in a global era

By: Contributor(s): Language: eng. Series: Urban and Regional Planning and DevelopmentPublication details: Aldershot Ashgate 2002Description: xii, 404p. 23cmISBN:
  • 0754619435
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711
Summary: Contains contributions from across the world which address the impact globalization has on planning. The opening section addresses the globalization debate raising some theoretical issues and exploring the planning implications in a range of world cities. This is followed by an exploration of the way the theoretical debate about planning may need to advance to encompass more contemporary forces. A number of more specific accounts addressing the need for adaptation are offered. The final section focuses on two aspects - housing and sustainability.
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Book London Books 711 THO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30068293

Contains contributions from across the world which address the impact globalization has on planning. The opening section addresses the globalization debate raising some theoretical issues and exploring the planning implications in a range of world cities. This is followed by an exploration of the way the theoretical debate about planning may need to advance to encompass more contemporary forces. A number of more specific accounts addressing the need for adaptation are offered. The final section focuses on two aspects - housing and sustainability.

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