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Urban extensions, planning and participation lessons from Derwenthorpe and other new communities [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: York JRF 2009ISBN:
  • 978185935644
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.1 $2 18
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Partial contents:
Executive summary -- Introduction -- Derwenthorpe: why it took so long -- Lessons of planning for Derwenthorpe -- The role of public participation -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Appendix 1: Synopsis of current policy initiatives for planning -- Appendix 2: Urban extensions: integrated neighbourhoods or stand-alone communities?
Summary: Sets out the results of research into lessons which can be learned from recent housing developments such as Derwenthorpe, and identifies ways in which the planning system can be improved to speed up decision-making and facilitate the development of sustainable communities.

Executive summary -- Introduction -- Derwenthorpe: why it took so long -- Lessons of planning for Derwenthorpe -- The role of public participation -- Conclusions -- Notes -- References -- Appendix 1: Synopsis of current policy initiatives for planning -- Appendix 2: Urban extensions: integrated neighbourhoods or stand-alone communities?

Sets out the results of research into lessons which can be learned from recent housing developments such as Derwenthorpe, and identifies ways in which the planning system can be improved to speed up decision-making and facilitate the development of sustainable communities.