Planning At The Crossroads

by James Simmie and Simmie Un James

Through a detailed analysis of studies of the effects of planning, comparing low levels of urban containment in California with much higher levels in the UK. Some comparative insights are also drawn from the (pre-conflict) Yugoslavian planning system. The analysis shows that many of the serious criticisms of planning are valid and leads to the conclusion that some sacred cows - notably "green belts" - should be abandoned. This distinctive text...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857280253
• ISBN13: 9781857280258
• Release Date: June 1993
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"