Contemporary Urban Planning - Rilegato

Levy, John M.

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ISBN 10: 1138666378 ISBN 13: 9781138666375

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2016

Riassunto

Planning is a highly political activity. It is immersed in politics and inseparable from the law. Urban and regional planning decisions often involve large sums of money, both public and private, with the potential to deliver large benefits to some and losses to others. Contemporary Urban Planning, 11e provides students with an unvarnished and in-depth introduction to the historic, economic, political, legal, ideological, and environmental factors affecting urban planning today, and emphasizes the importance of considering who wins and who loses in planning decision making.

The extensively revised and updated 11th edition of this beloved text tackles the most pressing recent issues in urban development―including the major turn toward reurbanization, Affordable Housing and the particular housing needs of an aging population, new developments in public transportation planning, policy, and technology, standards for "green" buildings, the second Obama administration’s environmental policy and energy planning, as well as the rapidly growing and critical field of planning for natural catastrophes. Contemporary Urban Planning is an essential resource for students, city planners, and all who are concerned with the nature of contemporary urban development problems.

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Recensione:

"This latest edition of John Levy’s book is a must-read for all students interested in cities, towns, suburbs, regions, and their betterment. What distinguishes this volume from others is the comprehensive scope, the accessible style, and the appropriate balance between theory and practice. As usual, I will be using it in my undergraduate class―with great delight!" –Sonia A. Hirt, Virginia Tech, USA

L'autore:

John M. Levy is Professor Emeritus at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA, USA.

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• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1138666378
• ISBN 13: 9781138666375
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 464