First published in 1979, this book examines key planning policy areas such as land use planning, land values, housing and slum clearance, urban transport, indus
Britain’s planning system began as ‘town and country planning’ to repair the ravages of unplanned industrialism and promote ideal environments for the fut
In the twentieth century, urban growth was one of the most powerful catalysts of geographical, social and demographic change in the Western world. When this boo
A substantial proportion of the world’s population now live in towns and cities, so it is not surprising that urban geography has emerged as a major focus for
This edited collection, first published in 1981, presents a discussion of the urban problems faced in the developed world, and addresses the plans and policies