Sustainable Development is now firmly on the planning agenda and is an issue neither practitioner nor academic can afford to ignore. Planning for a Sustainable Future provides a multi-disciplinary overview of sustainability issues in the land use context, focusing on principles and their application, the legal, political and policy context and the implication of sustainable development thinking for housing, urban design and property development as well as waste and transport. The book concludes by considering how sustainable and unsustainable impacts alike can be measured and modelled, providing real tools to move beyond rhetoric into practice.

Thompson's Modern Land Law explores the core areas of this subject area through a theoretical and critical lens. The authors excel at explaining difficult rules and concepts clearly but without oversimplification, guiding students around the common pitfalls in areas where there is typically misunderstanding or confusion. Straightforward accounts of the law are underpinned by insightful author commentary on areas of debate, exposing students to critical reasoning, while examples of the context in which land law operates helps students to understand abstract topics and encourages them to appreciate the social importance of this subject. This well-established textbook, both detailed and accessible, is a comprehensive resource for all students studying land law modules. Digital formats and resources The eighth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The following resources are available online: - Self-test test questions with instant feedback for every chapter - Keep up-to-date with the latest news on land law cases and legislation by following the authors Martin George and Antonia Layard on twitter @martingeorge @AntoniaLayard

Contents:
Preface and Acknowledgements. Part I. The Principles and Context of Sustainable Development. Overview of Sustainable Development. The Politics of Sustainability. Sustainable Development: An Emerging Legal Agenda. Involving the People: The Promise of Public Participation in Local Agenda 21 and Planning for Sustainable Development. The Planning of Sustainable Development. Which Sustainability? Planning and the Twin Discourse of Sustainability. Part II. Contemporary Debates. Sustainable Cities or Town Cramming? Housing, Homes and Social Sustainability. Sustainability and Property Development. Sustainable Urban Design - A Possible Agenda. The Challenge of Sustainable Transport. The Waste: Where Will It Go? Sustainability and Waste Planning. Part III: Sustainability in Practice. The Sustainable Town Centre. The People: Where Will They Travel? Modelling the Transport Implications of New Development at a Sub-Regional Level. Achieving Sustainability in Rural Areas. Conflicts and Resolutions. Concluding Remarks.