This is an insightful study of spatial planning and housing strategy in London; focusing on the period 2000-2008 and the Mayoralty of Ken Livingstone. Duncan Bowie presents a detailed analysis of the development of Livingstonersquo;s policies and their consequences.Examining the theory and practice of spatial planning at a metropolitan level; Bowie examines the relationships between:planning; the residential development market and affordable housingenvironmental; economic and equity objectivesnational; regional and local planning agencies and their policies.It places Livingstonersquo;s Mayoralty within its historical context and looks forward to the different challenges faced by Livingstonersquo;s successors in a radically changed political and economic climate. Clear and engaging; this critical analysis provides a valuable resource for academics and their students as well as planning; housing and development professionals. It is essential reading for anyone interested in politics and social change in a leading lsquo;world cityrsquo; and provides a base for parallel studies of other major metropolitan regions.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A valuable referenceBy Robert GreendykeA clear presentation of facts and history. professionally written with appropriate reservations.A clear presentation of the facts. with appropriate reservations. professionally written. Excellent bibliography.A clear presentation of the facts. with appropriate reservations. professionally written. Excellent bibliography and well illustrated.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I liked the case studiesBy Timothy A. RaezerI liked the case studies. Interesting to see how some items are believed fakes and turn out genuine and others are thought genuine and turned out to be fakes.
