Conceptions Of Space And Place In Strategic Spatial Planning

Description:
Bringing together authors from academia and practice, 'Conceptions of Space and Place in Strategic Spatial Planning' examines spatial planning at different scales in a number of case studies throughout the British Isles. Through this exploration of the spatial strategies the authors look at which conceptions of space and place have been articulated, presented and visualised. The case studies - ranging from a large conurbation (London) to regional (Yorkshire and Humber) and national levels - are each examined by two authors, one academic and one practitioner, to give a rounded and grounded view of the physical result and the theory behind it, combining academic rigor and practical experience. Following a recent resurgence of strategic spatial plans and perspectives, from EU to regional and local levels 'Conceptions of Space and Place in Strategic Spatial Planning' helps planners to become re-engaged in critical thinking about space and place.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Simin Davoudi & Ian Strange 1. Space and place in the twentieth century planning Simin Davoudi & Ian Strange 2. Making Wales: Spatial strategy making in a devolved context Neil Harris & Huw Thomas 3. Identity and territory: The creation of a national planning framework for Scotland Greg Lloyd & Graeme Purves 4. Gateways and hubs': Strategic Spatial Planning in Ireland Jim Walsh 5. Building consensus in contested spaces and places? The regional development strategy for Northern Ireland Michael Murray 6. Doing strategic planning differently: the Yorkshire and Humber regional spatial strategy Gordon Dabinett 7. Managing the metropolis: economic change, institutional reform and spatial planning in London Nick Bailey 8. Asymmetric development in spatial planning: positivist contents and poststructuralist processes? Simin Davoudi 9. Conclusion Simin Davoudi and Ian Strange

Author Biography:
University of Newcastle, UK Leeds Metropolitan University, UK