Planning for Community

A comprehensive exploration of community planning that integrates  today’s social and economic issues with policy and governance  considerations

In Planning for Community, distinguished regional  and local planner Phil Heywood delivers an insightful examination of the  accelerating impacts of social, environmental, and economic changes on  community life and organization. He explores the ways in which these  changes can be anticipated, planned for, and managed as he reviews and  evaluates the nature and challenges of place and interaction faced by  traditional and emerging local communities.

The book includes  discussions of the values, aims, and methods of community planning and  the key operations in each of the fields of housing, work, transport,  health, and environment. It should also inspire and assist readers to  become more involved and influential in the lives of their local and  wider communities.

Readers will also find:
A thorough  introduction to methods of inclusion and empowerment enabling effective  community managementComprehensive explorations of the ways the values of  prosperity, liberty, social justice, and sustainability link to  practical community problem-solvingPractical discussions of the values,  methods, activities, design, and governance shaping community  planningComprehensive, well-grounded, and effective treatments of policy  development and practice
Planning for Community is an excellent  resource for professionals, activists, academics, and students seeking a  comprehensive and readable guide to community planning.