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Housing development theory, process and practice

Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Routledge Housing, Planning and Design SeriesPublication details: London Routledge 2004Description: xvi, 410p. 24cmISBN:
  • 0415234336
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 306.1
Summary: Consolidates information on housing production, housing provision and the housing environment, examining the theoretical and policy contexts. Reviews the factors that influence location, siting, quality and viability of housing in the United Kingdom. Divided into sections covering the political economy of housing development, the housing development process and contemporary practice in housing development. Subjects discussed include housing demand and need, the private house-building industry, social housing and the government role, planning and land supply, site appraisal and estate layout, dwelling construction and design, finance, procurement and marketing, technical innovation, sustainable development, urban capacity, refurbishment and comparisons with other European countries.
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Consolidates information on housing production, housing provision and the housing environment, examining the theoretical and policy contexts. Reviews the factors that influence location, siting, quality and viability of housing in the United Kingdom. Divided into sections covering the political economy of housing development, the housing development process and contemporary practice in housing development. Subjects discussed include housing demand and need, the private house-building industry, social housing and the government role, planning and land supply, site appraisal and estate layout, dwelling construction and design, finance, procurement and marketing, technical innovation, sustainable development, urban capacity, refurbishment and comparisons with other European countries.