Planning in the USA: Policies, Issues, and Processes

Planning in the USA, fifth edition, is a comprehensive introduction to the policies, theory, and practice of planning, with new material on education and equity, the City Beautiful Movement, Daniel Burnhams plan for Chicago, segregation, Knick v. Township of Scott, reforming single-family zoning, climate change, mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency, the drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan, sharing programs for cars, bicycles, and scooters, hybrid electric and autonomous vehicles, Vision Zero, COVID-19 relief for housing, Innovation Districts, Promise Zones, and Opportunity Zones, the sharing, gig, and creative economies, scenic views and vistas, monuments, statues, and remembering the past, and healthy cities, Health Impact Assessment, and active living. It is an essential book for students of urban planning, urban politics, environmental geography, and environment politics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 740 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Planning in the USA, fifth edition, is a comprehensive and extensively revised resource that provides a thorough introduction to the policies, theories, and practices of planning in the United States. This fully illustrated book delves into various aspects of land use, urban planning, and environmental protection, offering a comprehensive understanding of the planning process and the challenges faced by policymakers.

The new edition of the book incorporates the latest planning legislation and regulations at the state and federal levels, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of planning in the country. It also includes examples of local ordinances in various planning areas, showcasing the diverse approaches taken by communities across the nation.

In addition to its coverage of traditional planning topics, the fifth edition of Planning in the USA explores emerging issues and trends that have significant implications for urban development and environmental sustainability. These include discussions on education and equity in planning, the City Beautiful Movement, Daniel Burnham's plan for Chicago, segregation, Knick v. Township of Scott, reforming single-family zoning, regulatory challenges in zoning and land use, Daniel Parolek's 'Missing Middle Housing,' climate change, mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency, the drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan, sharing programs for cars, bicycles, and scooters, hybrid electric and autonomous vehicles, Vision Zero, COVID-19 relief for housing, Innovation Districts, Promise Zones, and Opportunity Zones, the sharing, gig, and creative economies, scenic views and vistas, monuments, statues, and remembering the past, and healthy cities, Health Impact Assessment, and active living.

This detailed account of urbanization in the United States offers a critical perspective on the problematic nature and limitations of the planning process, the fallibility of experts, and the difficulties faced by policymakers in their search for solutions. It serves as an essential resource for students of urban planning, urban politics, environmental geography, and environment politics. It will also be valuable for planners and all individuals who are concerned with the future of our cities and the environment.

Weight: 1590g
Dimension: 246 x 189 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367478605
Edition number: 5 ed