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Eco-towns and the next 60 years of planning [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Series: Town and Country Planning Tomorrow Series ; 9Publication details: London TCPA 2007Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 306.1 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Considers changes which may have to be made to the planning system in order to meet the challenges of climate change. Provides an overview of recent government policy developments, including the 2003 Sustainable Communities Plan, growth points and the commitment to build a series of eco-towns. Summarises the expected effects of climate change in the UK. Considers approaches aimed at mitigating and preventing the effects of climate change. Compiles and suggests a series of steps aimed at developing a climate change bill in harmony with future planning policy. Identifies a need for skilled cross-disciplinary personnel in the planning sector.
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Considers changes which may have to be made to the planning system in order to meet the challenges of climate change. Provides an overview of recent government policy developments, including the 2003 Sustainable Communities Plan, growth points and the commitment to build a series of eco-towns. Summarises the expected effects of climate change in the UK. Considers approaches aimed at mitigating and preventing the effects of climate change. Compiles and suggests a series of steps aimed at developing a climate change bill in harmony with future planning policy. Identifies a need for skilled cross-disciplinary personnel in the planning sector.

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