The Poverty of Planning

Crisis in the Urban Environment

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Pub Date 13 Oct 2017 | Archive Date 26 Jan 2018
Matador | Editions Blair

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The Grenfell Tower inferno, 14th June 2017, forced urban regeneration and social housing on top of the political agenda again. There are no new texts to help us understand the implications. However, The Poverty of Planning, written in 1973, put the critical issues and safe solutions in sharp perspectives. Failed building structures and lax political response are the culprits. "Poorly designed housing for poor and minority people" is a discredited strategy. The author's action-planning goal has greater urgency today for lawmakers, property owners, planners and community leaders.

The Grenfell Tower inferno, 14th June 2017, forced urban regeneration and social housing on top of the political agenda again. There are no new texts to help us understand the implications. However, ...


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ISBN 9781908480620
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PAGES 200

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Even though this book was originally written decades ago, the problems have for the most part not been fixed, so the thoughts in this book are still relevant. I hope that this book is heeded and the situation improves!

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