The book delves into the concepts of place and community through the lens of Patsy Healey's experiences in a small English town. It examines the challenges faced by various initiatives as they seek to influence broader governance while staying true to their unique identities and operational methods. Healey's insights highlight the complexities of local engagement and the dynamics of community-driven efforts in rural settings.
Focusing on the transformative potential of planning, this major new introduction emphasizes its role in enhancing quality of life in the 21st century. Authored by a leading figure in the field, the text delves into the central ideas and practices of planning while advocating for its significance in addressing contemporary challenges.
Towards a Relational Planning for Our Times
Focusing on innovative relational and institutionalist approaches, this well-illustrated book offers valuable insights into policy analysis and planning in urban contexts. It serves as a crucial resource for anyone interested in the complexities of cities and urban areas, enhancing understanding of spatial strategies and their implications for urban development.
Spatial and environmental planning is an essential feature of all but the very simplest of societies. Its form and role and the principles on which it should be based, however, have become increasingly controversial questions. In this important book Patsy Healey draws on a wide range of new thinking in social, political and spatial theory to provide a framework for planning which is rooted in the institutional realities of our increasingly fragmented societies but designed to foster communication and collaborative action. The second edition includes a major new chapter assessing recent developments in theory and practice.
Rationales and Practice for Development Obligations and Planning Gain
Planning gain is the legal process by which property development is linked to social provisions. This book examines the rationale for planning gain and development obligations and reviews the practice of development negotiation through a wide range of case histories.