Routledge Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century

Explore the evolving landscape of urban and regional strategy with Regional Development and Planning for the 21st Century. This Routledge Revival edition examines how planning initiatives have shifted from traditional national goal frameworks to modern, complex systems. Originally published in 1998, this text provides a deep look at the decline of bi-polar political and ideological blocs and how that change affects local governance. It tracks the movement of political decentralization alongside the trend of economic centralization driven by multi-national corporations. Readers will find detailed analysis on the devolution of centralized planning powers to specific regions and localities. The book also addresses the rise and growing acceptance of sustainable development concepts in modern planning. This is a foundational resource for those studying the sociology and anthropology of regional structures and the changing philosophies of global development.