City Planning: How Citizens Can Take Control

The purpose of long-range urban planning is to set aside the most appropriate locations for future land uses. Unfortunately, power brokers use this planning process to position their own land holdings to become the most profitable locations. And planning professionals often come up with unimaginative, cookie-cutter solutions. But it doesn't have to be this way. With a little knowledge and the willingness to get involved, ordinary citizens can take back control. Thanks to author Connor Murphy's book City Planning: How Citizens Can Take Control, anyone can learn how to become active in the city planning process. After all, a plan is nothing more than plotting out the steps needed to reach a goal. City Planning will educate you on important elements you need to know about the following kinds of city plans: - General - Limited - Specific - Redevelopment - Preservation City Planning: How Citizens Can Take Control will not only give you the knowledge you need, but it will also teach you how to apply your newfound planning knowledge to make a real difference in your community.

• | Author: Connor Murphy
• | Publisher: Wheatmark
• | Publication Date: May 07, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 214 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1627878815
• | ISBN-13: 9781627878814