Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century: New Priorities, New Philosophies

Allen G. Noble (Curatore)

Frank J. Costa (Curatore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2020

Published in 1998, Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century examines a number of related themes including: the traditional approach of local and regional planning initiatives developed within the context of national goals; the current decline of bi-polar political and ideological blocs; political decentralization and concurrent economic centralization including the growth of multi-national corporations; devolution of centralized planning powers to regions and localities, and the rise and acceptance of sustainable development concepts. The book is divided into five parts addressing: 1 - adjustments to political, economic and social change; 2 the problems of urban housing and housing and health; 3 - adjustments to environmental change, development policies and sustainability; 4 - the problem of rapid urban growth and mega cities; 5 - adjustments of changing urban networks. The contributors are from several countries worldwide and the chapters examine the issues at a global level.

• Curatore: Allen G. Noble, Frank J. Costa
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Collana: Routledge Revivals
• Anno: 2020
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 382 p.
• Dimensioni: 219 x 152 mm
• Peso: 453 gr.
• EAN: 9781138325630

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