Advancing Equity Planning Now

Advancing Equity Planning Now

Norman Krumholz and Kathryn Wertheim Hexter, 2019

Overview

This book explores how planners can actively restore equity to their profession. Drawing on diverse expert perspectives, it centers fairness and equal access in planning research and practice. It serves as an essential resource for city leaders, planners, students, and anyone interested in shaping a more just built environment. The work reminds us that equity has deep historical roots in planning, dating back over a century. However, rising inequality and socio-economic changes challenge the idea that economic growth benefits everyone equally, necessitating a return to fundamental principles.

Who it's for

• City leaders and urban planners
• Students of urban planning and related fields
• Academics and researchers in planning and social justice
• Individuals interested in shaping equitable urban development

Key features

• Paperback edition
• Published by Cornell University Press
• 318 pages
• ISBN: 9781501730375
• Published in 2019
• Dimensions: 152x229 mm