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French connection opens all channels

By: Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; (1395) 17 November 2000, 12-13(2)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: 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.

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.