Urban Planning For Dummies by Jordan Yin (English) Paperback Book

Description: Urban Planning For Dummies by Jordan Yin, W. Paul Farmer How to create the worlds new urban future With the majority of the worlds population shifting to urban centres, urban planning the practice of land-use and transportation planning to help shape cities structurally, economically, and socially has become an increasingly vital profession. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How to create the worlds new urban future With the majority of the worlds population shifting to urban centres, urban planning—the practice of land-use and transportation planning to help shape cities structurally, economically, and socially—has become an increasingly vital profession. In Urban Planning For Dummies, readers will get a practical overview of this fascinating field, including studying community demographics, determining the best uses for land, planning economic and transportation development, and implementing plans. Following an introductory course on urban planning, this book is key reading for any urban planning student or anyone involved in urban development. With new studies conclusively demonstrating the dramatic impact of urban design on public psychological and physical health, the impact of the urban planner on a community is immense. And with a wide range of positions for urban planners in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors—including law firms, utility companies, and real estate development firms—having a fundamental understanding of urban planning is key to anyone even considering entry into this field. This book provides a useful introduction and lays the groundwork for serious study. Helps readers understand the essentials of this complex professionWritten by a certified practicing urban planner, with extensive practical and community-outreach experience For anyone interested in being in the vanguard of building, designing, and shaping tomorrows sustainable city, Urban Planning For Dummies offers an informative, entirely accessible introduction on learning how. Back Cover Find out how to plan a great future for your community Urban planning is vital to the future success of cities, towns, and suburbs across the globe. Urban plans help communities take stock of whats good and bad about the community in the present and determine the best improvements to make for the future. With the majority of the worlds population shifting to urban areas, it has become an increasingly vital profession. Whether youre thinking about a career in urban planning or looking for a way to get more involved in your community, Urban Planning For Dummies will give you a practical overview of this fascinating field, including determining the best uses for land, planning for transportation and economic development, and discovering how urban plans are made and carried out. Understand the building blocks of urban planning -- explore all the different elements that contribute to the communitys quality of life and a more sustainable local environment Explore the relationship between urban planning and the built environment -- see how good urban design can make healthier, more attractive communities Examine the components of a comprehensive urban plan -- learn the roles that land use, housing, transportation, natural resources, infrastructure, open space, and public services play in shaping a community Grasp the challenges that urban planners face -- find out how pollution, rapid population growth, economic distress, and recovery from natural disasters affect the quality of life in cities and towns Be more involved -- discover how a better understanding of urban planning can help you create more successful communities where you live Open the book and find: How to create a sustainable community What resources are needed to make a good plan How to find useful information about your community The challenges facing todays cities, suburbs, and towns The role of urban planning in developing countries How to get hands-on experience Ways to improve and enhance your community Real-world examples Learn to: Understand how cities and towns grow and change Plan for housing, transportation, and land use Explore how urban plans get made Design greener cities and sustainable communities Flap Find out how to plan a great future for your community Urban planning is vital to the future success of cities, towns, and suburbs across the globe. Urban plans help communities take stock of whats good and bad about the community in the present and determine the best improvements to make for the future. With the majority of the worlds population shifting to urban areas, it has become an increasingly vital profession. Whether youre thinking about a career in urban planning or looking for a way to get more involved in your community, Urban Planning For Dummies will give you a practical overview of this fascinating field, including determining the best uses for land, planning for transportation and economic development, and discovering how urban plans are made and carried out. Understand the building blocks of urban planning -- explore all the different elements that contribute to the communitys quality of life and a more sustainable local environment Explore the relationship between urban planning and the built environment -- see how good urban design can make healthier, more attractive communities Examine the components of a comprehensive urban plan -- learn the roles that land use, housing, transportation, natural resources, infrastructure, open space, and public services play in shaping a community Grasp the challenges that urban planners face -- find out how pollution, rapid population growth, economic distress, and recovery from natural disasters affect the quality of life in cities and towns Be more involved -- discover how a better understanding of urban planning can help you create more successful communities where you live Open the book and find: How to create a sustainable community What resources are needed to make a good plan How to find useful information about your community The challenges facing todays cities, suburbs, and towns The role of urban planning in developing countries How to get hands-on experience Ways to improve and enhance your community Real-world examples Learn to: Understand how cities and towns grow and change Plan for housing, transportation, and land use Explore how urban plans get made Design greener cities and sustainable communities Author Biography Jordan Yin, PhD, AICP, is a faculty member of the College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University and a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. He has published research articles in leading academic journals, including Urban Affairs Review and Journal of Urban Affairs, and his work as an urban planner has been reported on by National Public Radio, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Table of Contents Foreword xix Introduction 1 Part I: What Is Urban Planning? 7 Chapter 1: Making Great Cities: Why Planning Matters 9 Chapter 2: Changing Places: Planning for the 21st Century 23 Chapter 3: Who Makes Urban Plans and Why 43 Chapter 4: Making Plans: A Step-by-Step Approach 57 Part II: Putting All the Pieces Together: The Main Components of an Urban Plan 75 Chapter 5: Land Use: A Place for Everything 77 Chapter 6: Housing: A Place to Call Home 97 Chapter 7: Moving the City: Transportation 119 Chapter 8: The City Beautiful: Urban Design 135 Chapter 9: The Great Outdoors: Natural Resources, Open Space, and More 149 Chapter 10: Infrastructure and Public Services: Something for Everyone 163 Part III: Hot Topics and Urban Planning Challenges 179 Chapter 11: Greening the City: Making Sustainable Places 181 Chapter 12: Urban Revitalization: Cities on the Rebound 195 Chapter 13: Rushing to the Suburbs: Managing Sprawl 207 Chapter 14: Healing the City: Planning and Disasters 223 Chapter 15: Taking Care of Business: Jobs and Economic Development 237 Chapter 16: Global Urban Planning: Answering the Challenges of Growth and Development 253 Part IV: Getting Involved and Going Further 267 Chapter 17: Getting Involved in Your Community 269 Chapter 18: Becoming a Professional Urban Planner 279 Part V: The Part of Tens 291 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Make Your Community a Better Place to Live, Work, and Play 293 Chapter 20: Ten Great Cities with Great Plans 301 Chapter 21: Ten Urban Plans You Can Find Online 309 Appendix: Resources 317 Index 325 Long Description Find out how to plan a great future for your community Urban planning is vital to the future success of cities, towns, and suburbs across the globe. Urban plans help communities take stock of whats good and bad about the community in the present and determine the best improvements to make for the future. With the majority of the worlds population shifting to urban areas, it has become an increasingly vital profession. Whether youre thinking about a career in urban planning or looking for a way to get more involved in your community, Urban Planning For Dummies will give you a practical overview of this fascinating field, including determining the best uses for land, planning for transportation and economic development, and discovering how urban plans are made and carried out. Understand the building blocks of urban planning explore all the different elements that contribute to the communitys quality of life and a more sustainable local environment Explore the relationship between urban planning and the built environment see how good urban design can make healthier, more attractive communities Examine the components of a comprehensive urban plan learn the roles that land use, housing, transportation, natural resources, infrastructure, open space, and public services play in shaping a community Grasp the challenges that urban planners face find out how pollution, rapid population growth, economic distress, and recovery from natural disasters affect the quality of life in cities and towns Be more involved discover how a better understanding of urban planning can help you create more successful communities where you live Open the book and find: How to create a sustainable community What resources are needed to make a good plan How to find useful information about your community The challenges facing todays cities, suburbs, and towns The role of urban planning in developing countries How to get hands-on experience Ways to improve and enhance your community Real-world examples Learn to: Understand how cities and towns grow and change Plan for housing, transportation, and land use Explore how urban plans get made Design greener cities and sustainable communities Details ISBN1118100239 Author W. Paul Farmer Short Title URBAN PLANNING FOR DUMMIES Series For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback) Language English ISBN-10 1118100239 ISBN-13 9781118100233 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2012 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations Yes Edition 1st UK Release Date 2012-03-27 NZ Release Date 2012-03-13 Pages 368 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2012-03-27 Imprint For Dummies DEWEY 307.1416 Audience General US Release Date 2012-03-27 AU Release Date 2012-03-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:37342535;

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