This extensively revised and updated fourth edition of Planning in the USA continues to provide a comprehensive introduction to the policies; theory and practice of planning. Outlining land use; urban planning; and environmental protection policies; this fully illustrated book explains the nature of the planning process and the way in which policy issues are identified; defined; and approached.This full colour edition incorporates new planning legislation and regulations at the state and federal layers of government; updated discussion on current economic issues; and examples of local ordinances in a variety of planning areas. Key updates include: a new chapter on planning and sustainability;a new discussion on the role of foundations and giving to communities;a discussion regarding the aftermath of Katrina in New Orleans;a discussion on deindustrialization and shrinking cities;a discussion on digital billboards;a discussion on recent comprehensive planning efforts;a discussion on land banking;a discussion unfunded mandates;a discussion on community character;a companion website with multiple choice and fill the blank questions; and lsquo;test yourselfrsquo; glossary terms.This book gives a detailed account of urbanization in the United States and reveals the problematic nature and limitations of the planning process; the fallibility of experts; and the difficulties facing policy-makers in their search for solutions. Planning in the USA is an essential book for students; planners and all who are concerned with the nature of contemporary urban and environmental problems.
#1263466 in eBooks 2013-09-11 2013-09-11File Name: B00FWZOHKW
Review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy William L. Kibbleit was very informative of the town of Weirton0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy nancy roesslermy family is in this I enjoyed it0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Earla TurcichLoved the book.