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The Practice of Local Government Planning

Author: So, Frank S.; Stollman, Israel; Beal, Frank; and Arnold, David S.

Publication Year: 1979

Media Type: Book

Summary:

Planning for the arts has been analyzed...the objective [of this book] is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field for the planning student, the planner without extensive formal education in planning, and the urban administrator who is trained in another field yet must understand the scope of planning in local government.

Abstract:

Chapter 12 - Planning for the arts has been analyzed...the objective [of this book] is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the field for the planning student, the planner without extensive formal education in planning, and the urban administrator who is trained in another field yet must understand the scope of planning in local government. (Introduction, p. 1).

CONTENTS
Introduction.

  1. The values of the city planner.
  2. Historical development of American city planning.
  3. Planning agency management.
  4. Information for planning.
  5. Finance and budgeting.
  6. City development plans.
  7. Utility services.
  8. Urban transportation.
  9. Business and industrial development.
10. Recreation space, services and facilities.
11. Education services.
12. Planning for the arts.
13. Urban design.
14. Subdivision regulation and land conversion.
15. Zoning.
16. Maintenance and renewal of central cities.
17. Planning for diverse human needs.
18. Social Planning and policy development.
19. Citizen participation in planning.
20. Economic development. 
           A. Economic issues facing cities: the national perspective.
           B. Economic development: the planning response.
           C. Economic base studies: elements, forecasting, fiscal impact, evaluation.
      Conclusion.
21. Planning for urban housing.

Bibliography and resource guide [contact list].
List of contributors.
Index.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Community Development

ADDITIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Series Title:

Edition: 5th edition

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SBN/ISSN: 0-87326-020-1 (h)

Pages: 676

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PUBLISHER INFORMATION

Name: International City Management Association

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