Planning London
Author Description
An introduction to the problems and practices of planning in London. The authors address the question of what contributions the land-use planning system has made and could make to resolving decrepit public transport, congestion, noise, dirt, crime, poverty, begging, homelessness. They analyse these conflicts in terms of history, jobs, housing, transport and the quality of the environment - and considers future options.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the efficacy of the land-use planning system in addressing the systemic urban challenges facing London. James Simmie, an expert in urban studies and regional planning, evaluates how historical and contemporary planning policies have influenced the city's development. By analyzing the intersection of infrastructure, housing, and socioeconomic conditions, the author assesses whether existing frameworks can mitigate issues such as congestion, poverty, and environmental degradation.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of London's land-use planning evolution.
- Evaluation of transport infrastructure and its impact on urban congestion.
- Examination of socioeconomic disparities including homelessness and poverty.
- Assessment of environmental quality metrics such as noise and pollution.
- Discussion of future policy options for sustainable urban development.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational text for understanding the complexities of metropolitan governance in the United Kingdom. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and its utility for students of urban planning and public policy.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
020397560X
ISBN-13:
9780203975602
History
Great Britain
Geography
London
urban planning
Sociology
Public Policy
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