Planning Local Economic Development: Theory and Practice (Sage Library of Social Research) [Paperback]

Edward J. Blakely (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0803952104 | ISBN-13: 978-0803952102 | Publication Date: January 11, 1994 | Edition: 2nd

The new edition of this major book continues to explore theories of local economic development that are relevant to dilemmas facing communities today. It expands upon issues such as the planning process, analytical techniques, business and human resource development and investigates new areas such as high technology economic development strategies.

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About the Author

Dr. Edward J. Blakely is Professor of Urban Policy in the United States Study Centre at the University of Sydney, Australia. He has held academic positions in teaching, research, academic administration, and economic development policy for more than 30 years, including Dean of the Robert J. Milano Graduate School of Management and Urban Policy and Dean of the University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning, and Development. He is a leading scholar and practitioner in the fields of planning and local economic development. Dr. Blakely served as a policy adviser to the mayor of Oakland and adviser to the Los Angeles Public School District. He was appointed by President Clinton as Vice Chair of the Presidio Trust, where he played a key role in the development of the former army base into a profitable civic facility. He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Planning Association, the Nature Conservancy, and Fulbright Association. In January 2007, Dr. Blakely was appointed by the Mayor of New Orleans to head the recovery effort following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc; 2nd edition (January 11, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803952104
• ISBN-13: 978-0803952102
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,736,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Great book to go with my Urban Redevelopment Class!, May 18, 2000

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This review is from: Planning Local Economic Development: Theory and Practice (Sage Library of Social Research) (Paperback)

The book was an optional purchase for my Urban Redevelopment class. Most of us purchased and found it helpful in creating our final project for the semester, which was to create a realistic proposal on local urban redevelopment. I chose North Philadelphia, and this book helps you understand exactly the procedure and the methods of creating a successful plan.