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Book SynopsisCommunity Planning: How to Solve Urban and Environmental Problems covers the basic theoretical principles of community planning and how planning has evolved in the United States. The book defines the interdisciplinary nature of the field, identifies the forces that shape the planning process, and explains the sub-specialized areas of community planning. Throughout the text, the author draws connections between the theoretical principles of planning and their practical applications, leading to an emphasis on the essential skill that links theory to implementation and practice problem solving. After reading each chapter and corresponding exercises, students learn to link the theoretical concepts with real world planning problems on their campus, downtown, and hometowns. Several major themes run throughout the text. First, understanding the theoretical principles of community planning leads to effective practical applications in problem solving. Second, using the problem-oriented appro
Table of ContentsPart 1 I Reshaping the Planning Process Chapter 2 The Fundamental Theories of Community Planning Chapter 3 Problem-Oriented Planning and Problem Solving Chapter 4 Community Overview and Land Ethic Part 5 II The Politics of Planning Chapter 6 Historical and Political Aspects of Planning in the United States Chapter 7 Process of Zoning and Legal Issues in the United States Chapter 8 Growth Management Part 9 III Subspecialized Areas of Planning Chapter 10 Environmental Planning Chapter 11 Urban Design and Community Development Chapter 12 Historic-Site Preservation and Revitalization Chapter 13 Transportation and Energy Planning Chapter 14 Tying It All Together: The Integrative Problem-Oriented Approach
