Politics, Planning and Homes in a World City Contributor(s): Bowie, Duncan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415486378 ISBN-13: 9780415486378 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Urban & Land Use Planning - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development - Non-classifiable |
Dewey: 307.121 |
LCCN: 2009033334 |
Series: Housing, Planning and Design |
Physical Information: 0.62" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.92 lbs) 294 pages |
Themes: - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This is an insightful study of spatial planning and housing strategy in London, focusing on the period 2000-2008 and the Mayoralty of Ken Livingstone. Duncan Bowie presents a detailed analysis of the development of Livingstone's policies and their consequences. Examining the theory and practice of spatial planning at a metropolitan level, Bowie examines the relationships between:
It places Livingstone's Mayoralty within its historical context and looks forward to the different challenges faced by Livingstone's successors in a radically changed political and economic climate. Clear and engaging, this critical analysis provides a valuable resource for academics and their students as well as planning, housing and development professionals. It is essential reading for anyone interested in politics and social change in a leading 'world city' and provides a base for parallel studies of other major metropolitan regions. |