The failure of regeneration policy in Britain
Series: Regional Studies ; 36(5) July 2002, 568-577(10)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Detailed analyis of why regeneration policy is failing in Britain. Suggests that two main types of urban problem exist in the UK: deprived neighbourhoods in prosperous cities; and entire depressed towns and cities such as former industrial and tourist locations. Provides explanations as to why particular regions and areas are suffering and discusses policy initiatives over the last 50 years covering regional policy, regional planning and urban planning. Highlights examples of recent local planning and considers future developments under the Labour government resulting from the Urban White Paper and the recent white paper on regional governance. References| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS65775 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 118894-1001 |
Detailed analyis of why regeneration policy is failing in Britain. Suggests that two main types of urban problem exist in the UK: deprived neighbourhoods in prosperous cities; and entire depressed towns and cities such as former industrial and tourist locations. Provides explanations as to why particular regions and areas are suffering and discusses policy initiatives over the last 50 years covering regional policy, regional planning and urban planning. Highlights examples of recent local planning and considers future developments under the Labour government resulting from the Urban White Paper and the recent white paper on regional governance. References