Infrastructure Planning

1. Auflage 1999
ISBN: 978-0-7277-2747-3
Verlag: Thomas Telford Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 280 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 558 g

This book introduces engineers to the principles and procedures necessary for infrastructure planning in rapidly developing regions. It covers the technical methods required in planning for infrastructure provision from base-line studies and problem definition through to the sepcification for a set of projects. The book also discusses the political factors that affect the decision-making process and demonstrates, through case studies, how the technical and political perspectives come together in the finished plan.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Parkin, James

Parkin, James V.

Sharma, Deepak

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Regional- & Raumplanung Stadtplanung, Kommunale Planung
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Verkehrsingenieurwesen, Verkehrsplanung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
The goals of planning
Two perspectives on planning
Problem diagnosis and goal articulation
Forecasting and design of alternatives
Plan testing
Economic evaluation
Financial evaluation
Environmental evaluation
Implementation
Managing the planning process
References
Index