This new textbook for students and practitioners of surveying and town planning; as well as other built environment professionals with an interest in the processes of property development; provides a modern view of site assembly; town planning policies and development risk; environment issues; masterplanning and design. The principal focus of the book is on the reuse of urban land; including treatment options; and regeneration of the built environment; whilst not ignoring greenfield development. The book is divided into four parts: (1) the development process and planning policies (2) site assessment; risk analysis and remediation of contaminated land (3) feasibility studies and financial appraisals (4) design issues lsquo;Paul Syms has written to fill the gap [between developers and public planners]; and is to be congratulated on doing so hellip;. It will immediately and justifiably become a standard text for every student and professional who wants to understand the land development process and its outcomes.rsquo; ndash; Professor Sir Peter Hall; Director of the Institute of Community Studies
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The Marmont at Sunset Strip: The playing field for the rich famous since 1920sBy Rama RaoThis is a fascinating history of one of the most famous apartment turned hotel in Tinseltown that was the home of many celebrities. Currently named as Chateau Marmont is located at the Sunset strip; and it reigned as the hotspot for men and women of show business since Feb 1929. The rents which peaked at $750 a month at that time was regarded as outrageous by some; but most were too happy to take up residence. It started very nervously as the nearby Beverly Hills Hotel had closed its door because of losses; and so was the Garden of Allah situated in the same neighborhood; which was near bankruptcy after two years in business.The setup was perfect because it was very private. Just drive into the garage; get in the elevator; go upstairs and nobody would see you. Ladies came in and out at all hours to see the famous male residents; and no questions were asked. Marmont also became a place to stay after spending nights on town at celebrity hangouts on Sunset Strip. Major attractions included nightclubs such as; Trocadero; Mocambo; Ciros and Preston Sturgess Players.The great stars have come and gone; replaced by newer names and faces. Many of the giant studios have dwindled and disappeared. Movie moguls; Mayer; Cohn; Zanuck; Warner and others no longer rule. The Garden of Allah and the glittering nightclubs and the famed Sunset Strips Schwabs Pharmacy are a memory but Marmont remains. The years of glamorous highs and lows; storybook romances; fast times and wild parties; overnight success and failures and even tragedies; through them all; Marmont remained as Hollywoods Grand Hotel. It is a proud legacy of times past. The memories of Garbo; Gable; Harlow; Monroe and many others are linked by this magnificent place some called their home. Actress; Sandra Bullock once commented that "it has an incredibly seductive atmosphere; no wonder people come here to have affairs; and it has that air of mystery."1. The Garden of Allah2. West Hollywood (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing))3. Historic Hotels of Los Angeles and Hollywood (Images of America: California)4. King of the Sunset Strip: Hangin with Mickey Cohen and the Hollywood Mob5. Sex; Drugs; and $25 Salads: One Week at the Chateau Marmont0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. HOLLYWOOD AT ITS BEST--ONLY AT THE MARMOT...By Rene A. ValleeLIFE AT THE MARMOT:THE INSIDE STORY--IS SUCH A GREAT BOOK--PERHAPS THE QUINTESSENTIAL HOLLYWOOD INSIDER STORY WITHOUT THE BALONY OF ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT--I LOVED THE BOOK SO MUCH THAT I HAVE GIVEN SEVEN AWAY AS CHRISTMAS PRESENTS OVE R THE YEARS TO FRIENDS THAT LIKE THAT MILIEU--ITIS FAST PACED AND FUN READING AS WELL..ENJOY..0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting book about wealthy celebrities in LABy gail jenkinsPretty interesting book about a hotel thats a standard reference in novels; magazines and newspapers over a long period of time. Learned a lot about wealthy celebrities in LA; old and new.