Planning Derry [electronic resource] : Planning and Politics in Northern Ireland
McSheffrey, Gerald.
Liverpool : Liverpool University Press,
2000.
This is the story of the making and implementation of a city and regional plan for the Londonderry area in 1968. Like any plan, it had its critics. The author examines the problems and details the dedication of the people who believed their planning efforts could make a difference and provide better living conditions and choices for the people.
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Title Page; Foreword; Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1: Prelude; 2: The Steering Committee; 3: The Planning Team; 4: Place, Folk and Work; 5: The Housing Crisis; 6: Breaking the Stalemate; 7: The Bridge; 8: Selling the Plan; 9: Interlude; 10: The Development Commission; 11: Community Resolve; 12: Retrospect and Prospect; Appendix: Northern Ireland Regional Plans; Bibliography; Index
This is the story of the making and implementation of a city and regional plan for the Londonderry area in 1968. Like any plan, it had its critics. The author examines the problems and details the dedication of the people who believed their planning efforts could make a difference and provide better living conditions and choices for the people.
Description based on print version record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
City planning.