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Strategic Planning for Regional Development in the UK: A Review of Principles and Practices
Contributor(s): Dimitriou, Harry T. (Editor), Thompson, Robin (Editor)
ISBN: 0415349389     ISBN-13: 9780415349383
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $68.39  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2006
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The book brings together, in a single source, a coherent set of quality writings in the field of strategic regional planning. It aims to fulfill a need generated by a renewed emphasis in the UK on strategic regional planning enshrined in new style spatial strategies through recent legislation, including the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill (soon to become an Act). This legislation places upon regional bodies demands that they are currently poorly equipped to fulfill through lack of personnel experienced and trained in planning at this scale.
In five parts the book looks at the evolution of regional planning, the concepts involved, the spatial implications of regional economic development policies, the methods and techniques needed and finally at how strategic regional planning is currently put into practice in three regions with different priorities.
This book will be of interest to students of strategic and regional planning, as well as practitioners and policy makers.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Strategic Planning
- Business & Economics | Development - Economic Development
- Business & Economics | Urban & Regional
Dewey: 338.9
LCCN: 2006039510
Series: Natural and Built Environment
Physical Information: 0.84" H x 6.37" W x 9.26" (1.49 lbs) 384 pages
 
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With contributions from leading academics and practitioners, Strategic Planning for Regional Development in the UK is the most up-to-date treatment of a fast-changing subject.

The book discusses:

  • The evolution of regional planning in the UK and the strategic thinking involved
  • The spatial implications of regional economic development policies
  • The methods and techniques needed for the implementation of strategic planning for regional development
  • How strategic planning for regional development is currently put into practice in three UK regions with different priorities.

Strategic Planning for Regional Development in the UK is essential reading for students and academics working within strategic and regional planning and provides policy makers and practitioners with a comprehensive and thought provoking introduction to this critically important emerging field.