ABSTRACT

In a new and critical analysis, this book explores the impact of an influential idea - sustainable development - on the institutions and practices governing use of land. It examines the paradox that in spite of increasing attention to sustainability, land use conflict is as ubiquitous and intense as ever.

chapter |11 pages

Old Conflicts and New Ideas

chapter |16 pages

Rhetoric, Policy and Practice

Sustainable development as a planning issue

chapter |20 pages

Interpreting Sustainability

chapter |25 pages

Defining and Defending

Approaches to planning for sustainability

chapter |29 pages

Moving Targets

Planning for an integrated transport policy

chapter |24 pages

Planning for Biodiversity

Ethics, policies and practice

chapter |32 pages

Distributing Development

Sustainability and equity in minerals planning

chapter |11 pages

Conclusions and Reflections