Planning Handbook
How people can shape their cities, town and villages in any part of the world.
by Nick Wates
Published by Earthscan Publications Limited, 2000
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English edition 2000 Chinese edition 2002  Korean edition 2008 |
Growing
numbers of residents are getting involved with professionals in shaping
their local environment, and there is now a powerful menu of tools
available, from design workshops to electronic maps. The Community
Planning Handbook is the essential starting point for all those involved
– planners authorities, architects and other practitioners,
community workers, students and local residents. It features an accessible
how-to-do-it style, best practice information on effective methods, and
international scope and relevance. Tips, checklists and sample documents
help readers to get started quickly, learn from others’ experience and
to select the approach best suited to their situation. The glossary,
bibliography and contact details provide quick access to further
information and support. |
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"A clear, well organized and extremely useful book for those who are or
who ought to be promoting democratic participation in shaping the future
of our communities." J Gary Lawrence, President, Sustainable Strategies & Solutions, Inc, Seattle, Washington, USA "In the global, cyberspace age, government and business need communities as much as communities need them. Nick Wates’ timely book is essential reading for ordinary people and professionals who believe that the opportunities being thrown up by this new balance are there for the taking" Mark Hepworth, Director, The Local Futures Group, London, UK "This excellent work shows an absolute understanding of the issues of consultation and participation. Many dabble without this understanding." Peter Richards, Deicke Richards Architects, Australia. "This is the best practical guide to running a community planning event, and a must for community groups and councils both in the UK and abroad" Roger Evans, Chairman, Urban Design Group, UK "The layout brings a new standard of design excellence to the art of communication in this field. I highly recommend it as a practical tool for communities and their activists. It has a truly international perspective." Michael Parkes, Expert on Urban Policy to the European Commission, Directorate General Development, Brussels, Belgium "The clear and concise copy as well as the very appealing graphic formatting of the material make this an excellent handbook which will be useful to so many different users in so many ways." Tony Costello, Professor of Architecture, Ball State University, USA "An invaluable guide in helping you choose and plan the participatory events and structures to meet your needs." John Thompson, architect and community planner "A graphically pleasing publication in simple language that will get across effectively to communities." Vinay D. Lall, Director, Society for Development Studies, New Delhi, India "An excellent book that will have a host of valuable applications – with sufficient detail for practitioners, researchers, planners and policy makers. It is an important and timely contribution." Jules Pretty, Director, Centre for Environment and Society, University of Essex |
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| The Community Planning Handbook How people can shape their cities, town and villages in any part of the world. Compiled and edited by Nick Wates Chinese translation by Earthscan China Project, 2002 Korean translation by Misewoom Publishing Co., 2008
Published in association with: With the generous support of: 240 pages, 210x148mm, 163 photos, 72 illustrations, full colour throughout. The book covers 47 general principles, 53 methods and 16 scenarios. |
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| Availabiliy |
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