The Short Guide to Town and Country Planning

Author:   Adam Sheppard (University of Gloucestershire) ,  Nick Croft (University of the West of England) ,  Nick Smith (University of the West of England.)
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
ISBN:  

9781447344438


Pages:   200
Publication Date:   13 March 2019
Format:   Paperback
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The short guide to town and country planning provides a short, introductory overview of the practice of planning for those with little or no prior knowledge. The book considers who planners are and what they do, presenting a historical narrative of the emergence of planning as an organised action of the state. The book discusses planning implementation and delivery with a consideration of planning decision making, and the process of development. It further explores ideas of governance and of government and society and their interactions through the planning system. This book looks at current and future pressures, dynamics, and challenges, encouraging the reader to adopt a reflective and inquisitive outlook.

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Author:   Adam Sheppard (University of Gloucestershire) ,  Nick Croft (University of the West of England) ,  Nick Smith (University of the West of England.)
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
Imprint:   Policy Press
ISBN:  

9781447344438


ISBN 10:   144734443
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   13 March 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreward What is planning and who are the planners Pre-War History Post-War History Governance Plans and policy: Looking forward Planning in practice Enabling planning and change

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This account of the fundamentals of planning, written by three authors with a wealth of practice experience, provides an accessible and concise introduction to the development of the profession and some of the challenges facing planners today. Nick Gallent, University College London


This account of the fundamentals of planning, written by three authors with a wealth of practice experience, provides an accessible and concise introduction to the development of the profession and some of the challenges facing planners today. Nick Gallent, University College London This is a great overview of what planning is all about, and a handy one-stop resource for any student thinking about starting their career in planning. Alexander Nurse, University of Liverpool A great text for helping students new to planning get to grips with the core ideas and practices of the planning system - concise, focused, and clearly written, this is a wonderful entry point to an expansive literature. Neil Harris, Cardiff University


This book is a vital tool for those who want to deliver a planning system open to all, with everyone's health, safety and wellbeing at its heart. It is a must have for all those communities who want to use planning to build a better future. Hugh Ellis, Town and Country Planning Association This account of the fundamentals of planning, written by three authors with a wealth of practice experience, provides an accessible and concise introduction to the development of the profession and some of the challenges facing planners today. Nick Gallent, University College London This is a great overview of what planning is all about, and a handy one-stop resource for any student thinking about starting their career in planning. Alexander Nurse, University of Liverpool A great text for helping students new to planning get to grips with the core ideas and practices of the planning system - concise, focused, and clearly written, this is a wonderful entry point to an expansive literature. Neil Harris, Cardiff University


Author Information

Adam Sheppard is Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning and Design at the University of Gloucestershire. Nick Croft is Senior Lecturer in Planning at the University of the West of England. Nick Smith MRTPI FRGS is a planning consultant based in Bristol.

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