Jigsaw cities : big places, small spaces / Anne Power and John Houghton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Power, Anne.

Contributor:

Houghton, John.

Series:

CASE studies on poverty, place, and policy.

CASE studies on poverty, place, and policy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sociology, Urban--England--Birmingham--Case studies.

Sociology, Urban.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 264 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bristol, UK : Policy, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Through a close look at major British cities, using Birmingham as a case study, the book explores the origins of Britain's acute urban decline and sprawling exodus; the reasons why 'one size doesn't fit all' in cities of the future and the potential for smart growth, mixed communities and sustainable cities. Based on live examples and hands-on experience, this extremely accessible book offers a unique 'insider' perspective on policy making and practical impacts. It will attract policymakers in cities and government as well as students, regeneration bodies, community organisations and environmental specialists.

Contents:

Cover; JIGSAW CITIES; Contents; List of tables, figures and photographs; Preface; 1. Introducing Jigsaw cities; 2. Jigsaws and Lego sets; 3. Breaking up the jigsaw; 4. Building the New Jerusalem

vision and reality; 5. Cities bounce back

piecing communities together again; 6. Britain's cities today: a progress report; 7. Britain's cities of yesterday and tomorrow; 8. Smart cities work; 9. Future cities: piecing the jigsaw together; Afterword: the urban jungle or urban jigsaw?; Notes and references; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 24 Jan 2022).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-253) and index.

ISBN:

1-4473-0263-X

1-281-74153-1

9786611741532

1-84742-233-0

OCLC:

476249787