Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century

Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century

by Allen G. NobleFrank J. Costa Ashok K. Dutt and others
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 21/12/2018

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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.

ISBN:
9780429833335
9780429833335
Category:
Regional studies
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
21-12-2018
Language:
English
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis

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