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Planning issues and sustainable development
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Planning issues and sustainable development

P. Newman
International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, pp.198-201
Elsevier Inc.
2015
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Abstract

There is a growing use of sustainable development by planners. The concept is being adopted without much controversy to create more holistic planning frameworks and community-based planning processes. However, there is no clear agreement on what sustainability means in terms of city size, urban form, and transportation. The debates are summarized and some resolution suggested.

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