About the Book

With contributions from leading academics and practitioners, Strategic Planning for Regional Development is the most up-to-date treatment of a fast-changing subject.

Covering the recent history and the current practice of strategic and regional planning in the UK, the book focuses on the escalation of regional powers and institutions in response to pressures such as those associated with the degradation of the environment and the atmosphere, the information revolution and the globalization of the economy.

The book discusses:

• the evolution of regional planning in the UK and the strategic thinking involved
• the spatial implications of regional economic development policies
• the methods and techniques needed for the implementation of strategic planning for regional development
• how strategic planning for regional development is currently put into practice in three UK regions with different priorities.

Strategic Planning for Regional Development is essential reading for students and academics working within strategic and regional planning and provides policy makers and practitioners with a comprehensive and thought provoking introduction to this critically important emerging field.