Strategic Planning for Regional Development in the UK: A Review of Principles and Practices (Natural and Built Environment Series) - Softcover

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9780415349383: Strategic Planning for Regional Development in the UK: A Review of Principles and Practices (Natural and Built Environment Series)
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ISBN 10: 0415349389 ISBN 13: 9780415349383
Publisher: Routledge, 2007

Synopsis

With contributions from leading academics and practitioners, Strategic Planning for Regional Development in the UK is the most up-to-date treatment of a fast-changing subject.

The book discusses:

  • The evolution of regional planning in the UK and the strategic thinking involved
  • The spatial implications of regional economic development policies
  • The methods and techniques needed for the implementation of strategic planning for regional development
  • How strategic planning for regional development is currently put into practice in three UK regions with different priorities.

Strategic Planning for Regional Development in the UK is essential reading for students and academics working within strategic and regional planning and provides policy makers and practitioners with a comprehensive and thought provoking introduction to this critically important emerging field.

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About the Author

Harry T. Dimitriou is Bartlett Professor of Planning Studies at the Bartlett School of Planning, University College London and previous consultant to the Hong Kong Government and the World Bank. He is also Director of the Omega Centre at UCL, where he is undertaking a comparative study of decision-making in the planning of mega transport projects in ten countries.

Robin Thompson is Director of Strategic Planning at Kent County Council and Past President of the Royal Town Planning Institute; he has worked extensively as a local and regional planner. He was a principal author of the London Plan, the Mayor’s Spatial Development Strategy, and is Visiting Professor at the Bartlett School of Planning, University College London and heads up his own consultancy firm.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415349389
ISBN 13 
9780415349383
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
384
Editor
Dimitriou Harry T., Thompson Robin

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