The second issue of a journal on Planning Theory is released by Sage Publications.
Among the articles: Globalization, ethical compromise and planning theory, by Bish Sanyal Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Symbolic violence and victimization in planning processes -- a reconnoitre of the New Zealand Resource Management Act, by Michael Gunder and Clare Mouat University of Auckland; Using probit models in planning theory, by Lawrence W.C. Lai and Winky K.O. Ho University of Hong Kong; and Utilitarianism's bad breath? A re-evaluation of the public interest justification for planning byHeather Campbell and Robert Marshall University of Sheffield. Abstracts are available on the site, but the full text of articles is available only to subscribers.
Thanks to Chris Steins
FULL STORY: Volume 01 Issue 02 - Publication Date: 1 July 2002
What ‘The Brutalist’ Teaches Us About Modern Cities
How architecture and urban landscapes reflect the trauma and dysfunction of the post-war experience.
USDOT Revokes Approval for NYC Congestion Pricing
Despite the administration’s stated concern for the “working class,” 85 percent of Manhattan commuters use public transit to enter the city.
Tiny House Villages for Addressing Homelessness: An Interview with Yetimoni Kpeebi
One researcher's perspective on the potential of tiny homes and owner-built housing as one tool to fight the housing crisis.
Preserving Altadena’s Trees: A Community Effort to Save a Fire-Damaged Landscape
In the wake of the Eaton Fire, Altadena Green is working to preserve fire-damaged but recoverable trees, advocating for better assessment processes, educating homeowners, and protecting the community’s urban canopy from unnecessary removal.
The VW Bus is Back — Now as an Electric Minivan
Volkswagen’s ID. Buzz reimagines its iconic Bus as a fully electric minivan, blending retro design with modern technology, a 231-mile range, and practical versatility to offer a stylish yet functional EV for the future.
Investigation Reveals Just How Badly California’s Homeless Shelters are Failing
Fraud, violence, death, and chaos follow a billion dollar investment in a temporary solution that is proving ineffective.
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