Planning and Community Development: A Guide for the 21st Century - Softcover

Tyler PhD FAICP, Norman; Ward, Robert M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393732924 ISBN 13: 9780393732924

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2010

Synopsis

An ideal introduction to community planning for students, planners, local officials, community leaders, and citizens.

Two experienced educators offer a general introduction to planning, including the elements of the comprehensive plan, and the tools of plan implementation. Each chapter includes a continuing case study of Rivertown, a fictitious community used for planning exercises. Practical examples and case studies from across the United States supplement the text. 20 four-color and 125 black-and-white photographs

About this title

About the Author

Norman Tyler, FAICP, is faculty (retired) and former director of the Urban and Regional Planning program at Eastern Michigan University. He also has taught at the University of Michigan and Penn State University. He is a member of the College of Fellows with the American Institute of Certified Planners and a registered architect. He has served on the board of the Michigan Association of Planning, the Michigan Historic Preservation Network, the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, and a founding member of the Ann Arbor Preservation Alliance.

Tyler is co-author of two other books: Historic Preservation: An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and Practice (2009), and Greek Revival in America: Tracing its architectural roots to ancient Athens. He has given numerous presentations on topics including historic preservation, downtown revitalization, transportation planning, economic development, and Internet applications for community planning. 

Edition details

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0393732924
• ISBN 13: 9780393732924
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 276