How far does planning control what we build? And what can we build without planning? SUB-PLAN investigates the moment when architecture appears to slip into insignificance – when it... More > doesn’t even need a planning application. Are the implications of minor development more significant than planners imagine?< Less
The aim of this paper is to outline the legacy of Apartheid planning and then show the major policy approaches adopted by the South African government over the last ten years in an effort to reverse... More > the effects of Apartheid and establish a developmental approach to urban planning that seeks to provide basic standards of living to all those who live in South Africa. A brief overview of Apartheid planning law will be given in order to demonstrate the fragmentation Apartheid planning caused in the urban areas and the associated rural hinterlands. Next, an overview of national legislation will be presented in order to demonstrate some of the major principles that the government has adopted in order to promote integration and provide basic services to its citizens. Finally, a case study of the planning efforts in Buffalo City municipality will be given in order to demonstrate local polices the municipality has adopted in order to implement the national framework of integration and service provision.< Less
The politics of our built environment is a layering process of changing ideologies, focuses, solutions and evoke it’s own issues. By understanding governmental initiatives and legislation that... More > shape our built environment, the hope is to approach societal obstacles through a clearer lens.< Less
The Ralph and Goldy Lewis Center’s California Policy Options offers an unflinching assessment of the measures the State has undertaken to address its fiscal, environmental, transportation, and... More > planning issues; the ramifications of the programs and legislation that have been implemented; and alternative proposals that could prove to be viable solutions to California’s policy and planning problems.
Addressing the interrelated challenges in transportation, housing, land use, legislation, resource allocation, energy, and policy with the ubiquitous budget challenges, this annual volume exemplifies the strength of the UCLA School of Public Affairs as a nexus of thought-provoking new ideas that transcend disciplinary boundaries.< Less
A case for re-founding the United States is a declaration of what impels the 99% to demand re-engineering the USA government to make it work for all citizens and identifying spiritual ineptitude and... More > fake Christianity as the root cause of economic dysfunction and financial bankruptcy. The author suggests a Total Action Plan to address individual, corporate, national and global issues with the ultimate goal of identifying opportunities for the 99%. Opportunities for the 99% to become small and medium size business owners so they can participate in the creation of jobs.< Less
Unlock higher performance in all essential areas of life by learning from 24-7 Smart Billionaires and Millionaires: improve your spiritual life, home & family life, health and physical fitness,... More > education, intellectual development, professional & business performance, networth, social life, get involved in community improvement within and beyond and take part in the legislative process.< Less
Plan for a government so well balanced that no social or geographic group can dominate any other, a government strong enough to protect the individual rights of all its citizens and yet not invade... More > their privacy nor infringe on their freedom.
A government with limited and separated powers, to prevent any branch of government from becoming too powerful. Three branches of government: 1) Legislative branch[CONTINENTAL CONGRESS] : Senate and Chamber of Representatives; 2) Executive branch: President and Vice-President; 3) Judicial branch: Supreme Court and inferior courts.< Less
Plan for a government so well balanced that no social or geographic group can dominate any other, a government strong enough to protect the individual rights of all its citizens and yet not invade... More > their privacy nor infringe on their freedom.
A government with limited and separated powers, to prevent any branch of government from becoming too powerful. Three branches of government: 1) Legislative branch[CONTINENTAL CONGRESS] : Senate and Chamber of Representatives; 2) Executive branch: President and Vice-President; 3) Judicial branch: Supreme Court and inferior courts.< Less
The Danish author served as a Senior Law Faculty Advisor at the University of Tirana, Albania for 7 months, a sojourn that inspired her to write this description of the situation and the future... More > perspectives for institutions of higher education in Albania as it looked through her eyes after her return to Denmark.
The paper content a brief description of Albanian society following the first 10 tumultuous years after the change of system, followed by an account of the status of legislation and management within higher education. Financial management, admission and appointment procedures and study conditions are examined as examples of problem areas for the universities. Finally the author comment on some existing and planned cooperation projects between Albanian and western universities.< Less
