Planning and Transformation provides a comprehensive view of planning under political transition in South Africa; offering an accessible resource for both students and researchers in an international and a local audience.In the years after the 1994 transition to democracy in South Africa; planners believed they would be able to successfully promote a vision of integrated; equitable and sustainable cities; and counter the spatial distortions created by apartheid. This book covers the experience of the planning community; the extent to which their aims were achieved; and the hindering factors. Although some of the factors affecting planning have been context-specific; the nature of South Africa’s transition and its relationship to global dynamics have meant that many of the issues confronting planners in other parts of the world are echoed here. Issues of governance; integration; market competitiveness; sustainability; democracy and values are significant; and the particular nature of the South African experience lends new insights to thinking on these questions; exploring the possibilities of achievement in the planning field.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. and it was a great success as a giftBy Bill KnightBought this for a friend whod recently moved to the area; and it was a great success as a gift!5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Best on Sacramento-- midtown or otherwiseBy B. J. LewisI collect books on Sacramento; especially covering the 50s and 60s. Midtown is where I grew up and this book is packed with nearly 2 photos per page into that era. It is even better than the pricey Historic Photos of Sac. Read all about it when my expose memoir hits s best seller list.
