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Taylor and Francis Ltd City and Regional Planning 1st Edition 2022 by LeGates, Richard
City and Regional Planning provides a clearly written and lavishly illustrated overview of the theory and practice of city and regional planning. With material on globalization and the world city system, and with examples from a number of countries, the book has been written to meet the needs of readers worldwide who seek an overview of city and regional planning._x000D__x000D_Chapters cover the history of cities and city and regional planning, urban design and placemaking, comprehensive plans, planning politics and plan implementation, planning visions, and environmental, transportation, and housing planning. The book pays special attention to diversity, social justice, and collaborative planning. Topics include current practice in resilience, transit-oriented development, complexity in planning, spatial equity, globalization, and advances in planning methods. _x000D__x000D_It is aimed at U.S. graduate and undergraduate city and regional planning, geography, urban design, urban studies, civil engineering, and other students and practitioners. It includes extensive material on current practice in planning for climate change. Each chapter includes a case study, a biography of an important planner, lists of concepts and important people, and a list of books, articles, videos, and other suggestions for further learning._x000D_ _x000D_
1. The Art and Science of City and Regional Planning Chapter 2. The Evolution of Cities, and City and Regional Planning 1607 - 1933 3. Urban Design and Placemaking 4. The Politics of City and Regional Planning 5. Planning Theory 6. Visions 7. Comprehensive (General) Plans 8. Implementing Plans 9. Community Planning, Citizen Participation and Social Justice 10. Regional and National Planning 11. Planning for an Urban Planet 12. The Evolution of Cities, and City and Regional Planning 1933 - Present 13. Environmental Planning 14. Transportation Planning 15. Housing Planning and Policy 16. Urban Development and Revitalization 17. Climate Change and Energy Planning_x000D_