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City for the 21st century? Globalisation, planning and urban change

By: Contributor(s): Language: eng. Publication details: Bristol Policy Press 1997Description: x, 352p. 23cmISBN:
  • 1861340486
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.4
Summary: An account of fifty years of growth and change in Swindon. Provides a contemporary examination of the relationships between local and global forces in shaping cities, and the limitations of current urban planning and policy regimes in responding to these forces. Proposes a renewed public sector role in steering urban and regional growth.
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Book London Books 711.4 BOD (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 30065967

An account of fifty years of growth and change in Swindon. Provides a contemporary examination of the relationships between local and global forces in shaping cities, and the limitations of current urban planning and policy regimes in responding to these forces. Proposes a renewed public sector role in steering urban and regional growth.