The Short Guide to Town and Country Planning 2e, 9781447369813
Paperback
Planning explained simply: an art, a science, a critical system.

The Short Guide to Town and Country Planning 2e

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  • Paperback

    222 pages

  • Release Date

    29 May 2023

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Summary

The fully updated Short Guide to Town and Country Planning provides an concise introductory overview of the practice of planning for those with little or no prior knowledge.

This second edition considers who planners are and what they do, showing how planning - as an art, science and system - has evolved as an organised action of the state.

The book discusses the planning system, processes, legal constructs and approaches, taking into account the rece…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781447369813
ISBN-10:1447369815
Author:Adam Sheppard, Nick Croft, Nick Smith
Publisher:Bristol University Press
Imprint:Policy Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:222
Edition:2nd
Release Date:29 May 2023
Weight:244g
Dimensions:198mm x 129mm
Series:Short Guides
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Very useful short guide for introductory modules in planning.” Therese Conway, National University of Ireland Galway

“Planning is an exciting, yet complex, discipline, which is about creating better places. This Short Guide is perfect for those starting out their careers in planning and is a readable and enjoyable text with engaging examples of planning practice.” Heather Ritchie, Ulster University

“This is a great introductory text on planning. Useful for students in planning and allied courses, as anyone else interested in what planning is and how it works.” Charlotte Morphet, Leeds Beckett University

About The Author

Adam Sheppard

Adam Sheppard is Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning & Design at the University of Gloucestershire.

Nick Smith MRTPI FRGS is a planning consultant based in Bristol.

Nick Croft is Senior Lecturer in Planning at the University of the West of England.

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