Author

Contributions

  • Troy, Patrick Nicol. - Contributor

Publication

1995 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, England

Language

English

Word Count

77,500 words, Guess

Page Count

310 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing1308030
  • Goodreads5208923

Classifications

  • DDC307.76/0994
  • LCCHT149.A8 A78 1995

Description

The problems faced by urban Australia have become more pressing in recent years. Decisions made by past governments on housing regulations, planning procedures and public transport have shaped today's urban Australia. Now, with urban sprawl leading to inherent car dependence and placing increasing demand on government services, the decision-making process - in all three tiers of government - is under trial and has sometimes been found inadequate or unresponsive. The negative environmental impact of cities, the need for global competitiveness, and declining standards in the quality of city life have added to the urgency of the debate. Edited by Patrick Troy, Professor of Urban Research at the Australian National University, Australian Cities describes the options and limitations of Australian urban planning practice. It is a book of interest to students and academics in urban studies, political science, sociology, town planning and public policy, as well as policy-makers and professionals.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Reshaping Australian institutions

Other Editions

  • Australian cities: issues, strategies, and policies for urban Australia in the 1990sCambridge University Press1995-01-01

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