Fostering growth: understanding and strengthening the economic benefits of planning

Policy Paper

Royal Town Planning Institute, 2014
Fostering growth: understanding and strengthening the economic benefits of planning Download document

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Current

Supplement

Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Series

Policy Paper

Abstract

Looks at how the economic benefits of planning can be properly understood and the role of planners in fostering economic growth through use of spatial planning. Covers: the different perceptions of planning and growth; the current growth policies linked to planning; the importance of planning in securing growth; how to take advantage of existing tools to foster growth. Also outlines a set of recommendations to create economically successful places in the UK and Ireland focusing on; emphasising the strategic approach to planning and the economy; strengthening relationships between developers, planners, politicians and community; acknowledging the importance of place; and implementing customer friendly approaches.

Author

Hubbard, J.

Subjects

  • Strategic planning
  • Planning and development

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