Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century : New Priorities, New Philosophies Hardback
by Allen G. Noble, Frank J. Costa, Robert B. Kent
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Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century examines a number of related themes including: the traditional approach of local and regional planning initiatives developed within the context of national goals; the current decline of bi-polar political and ideological blocs; political decentralization and concurrent economic centralization including the growth of multi-national corporations; devolution of centralized planning powers to regions and localities, and the rise and acceptance of sustainable development concepts. The book is divided into five parts addressing: 1 - adjustments to political, economic and social change; 2 the problems of urban housing and housing and health; 3 - adjustments to environmental change, development policies and sustainability; 4 - the problem of rapid urban growth and mega cities; 5 - adjustments of changing urban networks. The contributors are from several countries worldwide and the chapters examine the issues at a global level.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:396 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:27/10/1998
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- ISBN:9781840148008
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:396 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:27/10/1998
- Category:
- ISBN:9781840148008