{"product_id":"urban-planning-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Urban Planning for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJordan Yin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eW. Paul Farmer\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to create the world's new urban future\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the majority of the world's population shifting to urban centres, urban planning--the practice of land-use and transportation planning to help shape cities structurally, economically, and socially--has become an increasingly vital profession. In \u003ci\u003eUrban Planning For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, readers will get a practical overview of this fascinating field, including studying community demographics, determining the best uses for land, planning economic and transportation development, and implementing plans. Following an introductory course on urban planning, this book is key reading for any urban planning student or anyone involved in urban development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith new studies conclusively demonstrating the dramatic impact of urban design on public psychological and physical health, the impact of the urban planner on a community is immense. And with a wide range of positions for urban planners in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors--including law firms, utility companies, and real estate development firms--having a fundamental understanding of urban planning is key to anyone even considering entry into this field. This book provides a useful introduction and lays the groundwork for serious study.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps readers understand the essentials of this complex profession\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by a certified practicing urban planner, with extensive practical and community-outreach experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor anyone interested in being in the vanguard of building, designing, and shaping tomorrow's sustainable city, \u003ci\u003eUrban Planning For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e offers an informative, entirely accessible introduction on learning how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out how to plan a great future for your community\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUrban planning is vital to the future success of cities, towns, and suburbs across the globe. Urban plans help communities take stock of what's good and bad about the community in the present and determine the best improvements to make for the future. With the majority of the world's population shifting to urban areas, it has become an increasingly vital profession. Whether you're thinking about a career in urban planning or looking for a way to get more involved in your community, Urban Planning For Dummies will give you a practical overview of this fascinating field, including determining the best uses for land, planning for transportation and economic development, and discovering how urban plans are made and carried out.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand the building blocks of urban planning -- explore all the different elements that contribute to the community's quality of life and a more sustainable local environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore the relationship between urban planning and the built environment -- see how good urban design can make healthier, more attractive communities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamine the components of a comprehensive urban plan -- learn the roles that land use, housing, transportation, natural resources, infrastructure, open space, and public services play in shaping a community\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasp the challenges that urban planners face -- find out how pollution, rapid population growth, economic distress, and recovery from natural disasters affect the quality of life in cities and towns\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe more involved -- discover how a better understanding of urban planning can help you create more successful communities where you live\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to create a sustainable community\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat resources are needed to make a good plan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to find useful information about your community\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe challenges facing today's cities, suburbs, and towns\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe role of urban planning in developing countries\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to get hands-on experience\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWays to improve and enhance your community\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eReal-world examples\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstand how cities and towns grow and change\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan for housing, transportation, and land use\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore how urban plans get made\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign greener cities and sustainable communities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJordan Yin, PhD, AICP, is a faculty member of the College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University and a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. 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