A green agenda for planning; the environmental challenges facing planning

Article Abstract:

The President of the Royal Town Planning Institute, Michael Welbank, sees five environmental factors needing consideration. Poverty is a major global factor in pollution. Members of the EC can try to arrive at common environmental standards. In Britain the Institute can seek to unify all those concerned with the environment. 'Sustainable development' should be a professional goal. Action needs to be taken by the planning profession.

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Planning post-Rio

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The Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro took place in June 1992. It was attended by 10,000 people from 178 countries, and it aimed to set the world agenda on environmental issues. Its impact on planning was felt in the UK, where planners feel themselves to be pre-eminent in environmental matters. The Rio summit was seen by some observers as an opportunity to try to align economic development with environmental standards.

Planning, United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, 1992

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Cities are good for us

Article Abstract:

The president of the Royal Town Planning Institute, Michael Welbank, looked at the regeneration of Birmingham city centre in July 1992. Aided by European Community funds the city has enjoyed a regeneration, particularly the central Centenary Square. Other provincial cities have undergone a renaissance in the past decade, but London is losing out due to lack of leadership.

Public works, Birmingham, England

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