Contemporary Urban Planning
by John M. Levy, Sonia A. Hirt, Casey J. Dawkins
12th Edition
Publisher: Routledge
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781032270630 |
| eText ISBN | 9781040047514 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 12th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 442 |
The textbook Contemporary Urban Planning, 12th Edition, presents a comprehensive survey of urban planning processes, policies, and land use strategies. Authored by John M. Levy, Sonia A. Hirt, and Casey J. Dawkins, this volume introduces students and city planners to the structural growth, governance, and spatial dynamics of modern communities.
The thematic coverage traces historical decentralization alongside contemporary reurbanization and urban revitalization projects. Detailed sections address pressing regional issues, including affordable housing shortages throughout major metropolitan areas in the United States. Readers examine how municipal governments adjust land use policies to accommodate micro-mobility while responding to broader global climate change and public health challenges.
To support formal classroom instruction and self-assessment, the text includes structured pedagogical resources containing review discussion questions and multiple-choice questions. These elements make the text well suited for introductory university coursework, guiding both academic learners and practicing city planners through fundamental concepts of urban development.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: An Overview
Chapter 2: The Urbanization of America
Chapter 3: The History of Planning: Part I
Chapter 4: The History of Planning: Part II
Chapter 5: The Legal Basis of Planning
Chapter 6: Planning and Politics
Chapter 7: Social Issues
Chapter 8: The Comprehensive Plan
Chapter 9: The Tools of Land-Use Planning
Chapter 10: Urban Design
Chapter 11: Housing and Community Development
Chapter 12: Transportation Planning
Chapter 13: Economic Development Planning
Chapter 14: Environmental Planning
Chapter 15: Planning at the National, State, and Metropolitan Levels
Chapter 16: Planning in Select Other Nations
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