The liveability agenda: New regionalism, liveabilty and the untapped potential of sport and recreation

Article Abstract:

The untapped potential of sport and recreation has become an issue of prime focus for government as a result of the bidding for international sporting event. The strategic re-orientation of sporting provision and its embedding within wider policy circles plays an important role in liveability and place-making agendas that would contribute to wider outcomes and to the shared priorities of public sector agencies.

United Kingdom, Public affairs, Social aspects, Sports facilities, Recreational facilities

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Tokyo before the next earthquake: agglomeration-related risks, town planning and disaster prevention

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The characteristics of agglomeration-related risks and the problems encountered by urban planners whose goal is to prevent disasters is discussed. The development of different approaches to disaster prevention strategies and urban planning in Tokyo from the 1950s onward is assessed.

Japan, Emergency management, Metropolitan areas, Disaster planning

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