Contemporary Urban Planning
Contemporary Urban Planning by John M. Levy, published by Prentice Hall College Div in 1994, is a comprehensive resource for introductory courses in urbanization, urban affairs, and urban problems. This third edition spans 320 pages and provides an insider’s perspective on sub-state urban planning, focusing on the intricate dynamics of politics, law, finance, and interest groups that shape urban environments in the United States.
Readers will find a balanced and non-judgmental exploration of various ideological and political perspectives related to city planning. The book delves into the economic, legal, and governance aspects of urbanization, examining the forces that drive growth and change. It also addresses the implications of planning decisions, highlighting who benefits and who may be disadvantaged by these choices. This edition serves as a valuable tool for understanding the complexities of urban policy and sociology in contemporary settings.
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For introductory courses in urbanization, urban affairs, and urban problems. Based on the author’s extensive experience as a working planner, this book gives students an insider’s view of sub-state urban planning–the “nitty-gritty” details on the interplay of politics, law, money, and interest groups. The author takes a balanced, non-judgmental approach to introduce a range of ideological and political perspectives on the operation of political, economic, and demographic forces in city planning. Unlike other books on the subject, this text is strong in its coverage of economics, law, finance, and urban governance. It examines the underlying forces of growth and change and discusses frankly who benefits and loses by particular decisions.
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