STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT IN TRANSPORT AND LAND USE PLANNING

Thomas B Fischer

• First comparative analysis of transport and land use planning using strategic environmental assessment (SEA)
• Shows how much can be achieved through systematic application of SEA
• Invaluable for urban, regional and national planning and environmental impact assessment

DESCRIPTION

Assessing the full scale of environmental impacts is essential for effective planning of transport and land use. This is the first book to establish the effectiveness of SEA through comparative analysis of practice in three countries: Britain, The Netherlands and Germany. The author shows that use of SEA is widespread but far from systematic. He demonstrates the advantages of adopting a systematic application of a comprehensive form of SEA derived from all the major current approaches. Only once this approach is fully understood and systematically applied will the full benefits be achieved and environmental impacts minimized.

Essential reading for all those involved in planning, transport and different forms of land use, and in environmental impact assessment.

CONTENTS

Introduction l How to systematically conduct SEA research l Organization of planning l Policies, plans and programmes l SEA practice l Opinions and attitudes of authorities l The consideration of sustainability aspects l Potential benefits from SEA application l Overview and synthesis l Conclusions · Bibliography, Index

MARKETING

Extensive reviews in urban, development, transport, environmental, planning, and impact assessment and project appraisal magazines and journals

Promotions to academics, researchers and professionals in these fields and to environmental assessment, planning and urban organizations

1 85383 812 8 | Paperback | £29.95
1 85383 811 X | Hardback | £75.00
234x153mm | 272 pages | March 2002

Figures, boxes, tables, index

TERRITORY: World (02Pb/03Hb)

SUBJECT CATEGORY: Geography/ Built environment/ Planning

READERSHIP: Practitioners in environmental assessment. Transport and urban planners. Environment professionals. Academics in SEA and impact assessment, urban geography, development, transport, planning

AUTHOR INFORMATION

Thomas B Fischer is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Regional Development and Structural Planning (IRS)