“This collection, examining one particular city from a variety of conceptual and empirical viewpoints – offers an interesting and novel synthesis . . . The authors have substantial experience of the city and are eminently qualified to contribute to such a text.” Dave Valler, Associate Chair, Dept. of Community and Regional Planning Iowa State University
This is the first account of the post 1975 development of Cardiff focusing on its post industrial economy and the impact of local governance and town planning on the character of the city.
The authors examine how the City of Cardiff has, and is, continuing to transform itself from a new provincial capital in 1955, to a ‘superlative maritime city and European capital’ by 2020. They analyse the way in which its local governments have promoted an economic, social, cultural, physical and environmental transformation through a wide range of policy initiatives and partnerships with other governments, agencies and enterprises. The book also examines patterns of investment and development, the improvement of skills and living conditions, the upgrading of services, facilities and amenities, and the underlying attempt to shape a medium size European capital capable of competing on a world stage.
Editors
John Punter is Professor of City and Regional Planning at Cardiff University.
Alan Hooper is Professor of Housing and Planning at Cardiff University. Both have published widely for Liverpool University Press, and the NHBC among others. The Contributors are also based in Cardiff University’s Planning Department.