ABSTRACT

Urban planning is undergoing a period of transformation across Europe, with a major trend towards increased urban competition, national deregulation and greater private sector influence.
Urban Planning in Europe is the first comprehensive analysis of the influence of countries is developed, presenting the similarities and differences of each country's national planning system. The authors use detailed case studies to explore planning policies in a range of European cities, and discuss the social and environmental objectives that influence today's urban planner.
Urban Planning in Europe is an essential guide to contemporary European planning projects and highlighting opportunities for innovation which contain vital lessons for the future of urban decision making.

part |2 pages

Part I INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL AND URBAN INFLUENCES

chapter 1|6 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 2|18 pages

THE INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT

chapter 3|49 pages

THE NATIONAL FRAMEWORK

Planning systems

chapter 4|31 pages

URBAN GOVERNANCE AND PLANNING

part |2 pages

Part II NATIONAL PLANNING APPROACHES AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: BRITAIN, FRANCE AND SWEDEN

chapter |2 pages

INTRODUCTION TO PART II

chapter 5|17 pages

GREAT BRITAIN

The legacy of Thatcherism

chapter 6|26 pages

ENGLISH CASE STUDIES

chapter 7|22 pages

FRANCE: REORGANISING THE STATE

chapter 8|24 pages

FRENCH CASE STUDIES

chapter 9|21 pages

SWEDEN: FROM ‘MODEL’ TO MARKET

chapter 10|24 pages

SWEDISH CASE STUDIES

chapter 11|10 pages

CONCLUSIONS