Urban Planning in Europe: International Competition, National Systems and Planning Projects / Edition 1

by Peter Newman, Andy Thornley

Overview

Urban planning is undergoing a period of transformation across Europe, with a major trend towards increased urban competition, national deregulation and greater private sector influence.
Urban Planning in Europe is the first comprehensive analysis of the influence of countries is developed, presenting the similarities and differences of each country's national planning system. The authors use detailed case studies to explore planning policies in a range of European cities, and discuss the social and environmental objectives that influence today's urban planner.
Urban Planning in Europe is an essential guide to contemporary European planning projects and highlighting opportunities for innovation which contain vital lessons for the future of urban decision making.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415111782
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/29/1996
Series:	International Competition, National Systems and Planning Projects Series
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1330L (what's this?)

About the Author

Peter Newman, Andy Thornley

Table of Contents

Part One Chapter One Introduction Chapter Two The International Context Chapeter Three The National Framework: Planning Systems Chapter Four Urban Governance and Planning Part Two Chapter Five Great Britain: The Legacy of Thatcherism Chapter Six English Case Studies Chapter Seven France: Reorganising the State Chapter Eight French Case Studies Chapter Nine Sweden: From ‘Model' to Market Chapter Ten Swedish Case Studies Chapter Eleven Conclusions