Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century

Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 382
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ISBN-10 : 9780429833342
ISBN-13 : 0429833342
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Book Synopsis Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century by : Allen G. Noble

Download or read book Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century written by Allen G. Noble and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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