"Regional Planning" provides a comprehensive introduction to the concepts and theory of regional planning in the UK. Drawing on examples from throughout the UK, it provides students and practitioners with a descriptive and analytical foundation for understanding this rapidly changing area of planning. The book includes four main sections covering the: context and history of regional planning, theoretical approaches, evolving practice, and future prospects. New questions and methods of theorizing are explored, and new connections made with contemporary debates in geography, political science and planning theory. The elements of critical analysis allow both practitioners and more advanced students to reflect upon their activities in a contemporary context. "Regional Planning" is the essential, up-to-date text for students interested in all aspects of this increasingly influential subject.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Context 1. Introduction 2. A Short History of UK Regional Planning Part 2 : Theorising Regional Planning 3. Theorising Regional Planning: Processes 4. Theorising Regional Planning:Substantive Part 3 Evolving UK Practice 5. The New English Regional Planning 6. Regional Planning in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland--the 'Devolved' System 7. Making and Executing Regional Spatial Plans 8. Components of Regional Planning: Economy 9. Components of Regional Planning: Housing 10. Components of Regional Planning: Transport 11. Components of Regional Planning: Environment 12. Processes and Politics in Regional Planning Part 4 Wider Prospects --European and Future 13. Regional Planning in a European Context 14. Conclusions