Fireworks, chemicals, and risks
Series: Town & Country Planning ; 70(7/8) July/August 2001, 204-207(4)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: Studies the role of land use planning in ensuring the public are safe from potentially hazardous materials stored or used on sites in inappropriate locations such as residential areas. Looks at disasters such as Bhopal and Enschede which show the need for regulatory responses and legislation that is already in place. Land use planners need to balance the costs and benefits of protecting public safety and risk perception, assessment and management.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS64425 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 114435-1001 |
Studies the role of land use planning in ensuring the public are safe from potentially hazardous materials stored or used on sites in inappropriate locations such as residential areas. Looks at disasters such as Bhopal and Enschede which show the need for regulatory responses and legislation that is already in place. Land use planners need to balance the costs and benefits of protecting public safety and risk perception, assessment and management.