Grotton Revisited

Author: Steve Ankers
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317723163
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 387

Book Description
Some thirty years ago the small Metropolitan County of Grotton found itself bathed in the bright glare of publicity as The Grotton Papers lifted the lid on the inner workings of the six planning departments of this hitherto little remarked corner of England. The intervening years have seen Grotton's County Council aim at the admirable and mostly achievable target of becoming "average with moderate prospects of remaining average" in the Government rankings, and the struggles of the District Councils to come to terms with planning in the late twentieth – let alone twenty-first – century are once again under the spotlight. The original authors of The Grotton Papers have come together once more to offer an experienced and surprisingly unjaundiced look at the way the British planning system works. Their comprehensive survey allows real lessons to be learnt from what Grotton has – and just as importantly hasn't – done since they were last in town. Grotton Revisited is without doubt the finest (and indeed the only) satirical book on this vitally important subject. It is suitable for planners of all ages and abilities, and will be essential reading for anyone who has ever had contact with the planning system, or thinks they may know someone who has. First class entertainment and education for professionals and general readers alike. Published in association with the RTPI.

Grotton Revisited-- Planning in Crisis?

Author: Stephen Ankers
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
The original authors of the Grotton Papers have come together once more to offer an experienced and surprisingly unjaundiced look at the way the British planning system works.

It's A Dog's Life For The Other Half

Author: Steve Ankers
Publisher: Mereo Books, mereobook, mereobooks
ISBN: 1861512015
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
ÿSteve Ankers? wife Margaret and big brother John have been vets all their lives, so Steve has spent a large part of his life helping one or other of them, sometimes both, through amusing, harrowing and occasionally disgusting encounters with creatures of all varieties, shapes and sizes. The experience has given him a hilarious fund of tales about adventures with animals and their owners, from llamas, wallabies and escaped alligators to dodgy greyhound trainers and the cat that ate a Chihuahua. Sometimes moving and often extremely funny, this is a very well-written account of life working closely ? sometimes TOO closely - with animals.

Applying Leadership and Management in Planning

Author: Morphet, Janice
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 1447316878
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Planning is central to economic, social and environmental life but its practice is frequently criticised by all who engage in it. Seen as too restrictive by those who promote development and too weak by those opposing it, planners who advise on proposals cannot sit on the fence. Is it the planning system that is problematic or is it the planners who work within it? This valuable book examines these issues at the continuing professional development level and discusses the ways in which management theories, tools and techniques can be applied to planning practice and used by all who engage in it. Written by an experienced author and widely respected academic, the book includes case studies and question and answer sections, and will be valuable through both initial and continuous professional education, helping candidates prepare for examinations and subsequent management.

English Regional Planning 2000-2010

Author: Corinne Swain
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136290990
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
English Regional Planning 2000-2010 chronicles a vital feature of recent UK planning activity, during the period of the Blair and Brown Labour governments up to 2010. It deals particularly with the regional scale of planning during these years, whereby large steps forward were made, but where policy making often proved very controversial. One purpose of the book is to learn from the many areas of policy development, method and skills which evolved during the decade up to 2010. This will mean that a future return to strategic planning should not have to reinvent the wheel. This book also helps to inform such planning in the rest of the developed world where higher-level planning is more prevalent. The book has eight chapters written by experts active in English regional planning during these years, alongside two chapters by the editors introducing and concluding on the experience as a whole. Thematic topics covered include the way in which housing and employment development was tackled in the varying English regional contexts, and the growing influence of transport and environmental factors on the spatial strategy. Process elements covered include how policy was made through public consultation and working with numerous stakeholders (economic, social, environmental), how the public examination of issues was organised, followed by final consideration by central government, and how monitoring informed the next policy review. The authors do not gloss over the difficulties encountered in the highly contested world of English local and regional politics, or the ways in which central government management of the regional planning process made life on the ground difficult for those engaged in the process. Nevertheless the account as a whole shows how a wealth of innovative and forward looking practices were developed. This multi-faceted study contributes to the understanding of how strategic planning can provide the framework for guiding spatial change and allocating resources, looking to a long-term sustainable future.

The Planner

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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 548

Book Description

Geographical Abstracts

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 764

Book Description

Pequot Plantation

Author: Richard A. Radune
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976434108
Category : Connecticut
Languages : en
Pages : 364

Book Description
Pequot Plantation tells the exciting story of southeastern Connecticut in early colonial days. The adventures of many early settlers are followed as they journeyed from England to Massachusetts and then to Pequot Plantation where they shaped the destiny of the new settlement. These families made an incredible effort to establish homesteads and create successful communities. At the same time, Indian fortunes declined in spite of the support they gave the new plantation and the valiant effort the Indians exerted to maintain thier place in a changing world. This is their story as well.

The Restaurant Guide

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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 792

Book Description
The best...restaurants in England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland.

Women and Planning

Author: Clara H. Greed
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134895976
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
The first comprehensive history and analysis of women and the planning movement, covering the philosophical, practical and policy dimensions. A central theme is how men have rewritten planning in their own image in creating modern urban space.