Recent Trends in Rural Planning (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Earle Cole

9780331805567: Recent Trends in Rural Planning (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331805561 ISBN 13: 9780331805567

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how rural areas shape and are shaped by planning, policy, and community change.

This authoritative study surveys the field of rural planning, connecting economic bases, land use, human resources, and public services. It examines how regional and county efforts can guide development, improve housing, health, education, and recreation, and respond to shifting populations. The book is written for students and professionals alike, offering a practical framework for understanding planning decisions in rural contexts.

Readers will find a broad, classroom-ready treatment that ties theory to real-world applications, with a focus on how to organize for village, town, and county planning, and how to evaluate costs, benefits, and outcomes.

Foundations of rural planning, including definitions, scope, and the role of experimentation.
Strategies for land-use control, zoning, and sustainable development in rural regions.
Methods for organizing planning boards, preparing educational programs, and securing funding.
Overviews of health, education, recreation, library planning, and electrification within rural contexts.

Ideal for readers of policy, urban and regional planning, sociology, and public administration who want a comprehensive view of how rural areas can plan for a resilient future.

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