This book identifies, defines and explains in detail property-related environmental issues. It is written in an easy-to-follow style and presented in a lively format.
Issues are explained with reference to relevant background information, practical issues and problems posed.
The book is supported by current case studies, and there is learning material - with model answers - for students and lecturers to use for group work.
Each topic - e.g. law, economics, property development - is structured in the same way: headline - the big issues and important questions; background - historical, legislative, technical; practical problems and solutions; discussion points; case studies; sources of information/further study.
1. THE LOCATION OF PROPERTY: GREENFIELD AND BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT. Suggested learning outcomes.
Headlines: big issues and important questions.
Background.
Practical problems and solutions, current approaches, techniques and models.
Part 1: Locations and site-finding for developments.
Market information and market research.
Investigating sites for different uses.
Investigation site-specific characteristics of potential development sites.
Part 2: Government policy regarding location of development.
PPG1: general principles of the planning system.
PPG3: housing.
PPG6: retailing and town centres.
PPG13: transport.
PPG23: planning and pollution control.
The Urban Task Force.
Urban White Paper: Our Towns and Cities: The Future – Delivering an Urban Renaissance.
Part 3: Recent trends in development within city/town centres (as elements of urban regenerationl³¥
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