Description
About the Author
Yvonne Rydin is Professor of Planning, Environment and Public Policy at the Bartlett School of Planning, University College London and Director of the UCL Environment Institute. She has published widely on planning, governance and urban sustainability with a recent focus on governing for sustainable urban development. She is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Reviews
"A worthy contribution to the planning literature. It is refreshingly short, concise and provides a very accessible reference point and introduction to planning's purpose in a contemporary context." Housing Studies
'...a very clearly written and readable introduction to the planning field.' - Patsy Healey in Journal of Social Policy
"This book brings home why planning matters to everyone - it is at the centre of a complex web of politics, culture, economics and technology that create the hard and soft fabric of a community - and as the new government sets out to radically reform the planning system 'The purpose of planning' could not be timelier." Kate Henderson, Chief Executive, Town and Country Planning Association
"Professor Rydin sets out a clear case for renewed focus on the quality of our living and working environments and the planning leadership required to achieve sustainability." Jenny Crawford, Head of Research, Royal Town Planning Institute
Book Information
ISBN 9781847424303
Author Yvonne Rydin
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Policy Press
Publisher Policy Press