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Hours to complete 2.00
No of pages 10
Published October 2005
Updated October 2008
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Development planning
Author John Harvey, IRIS Consulting (UK) Ltd
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Price GBP 10.00

Housing Policy

Purpose

This module considers housing policy – building the desired number of houses of the right type and quality and located in the right places with access to the full set of amenities and services that the people living in them will need. That is where the interface with planning takes place.

Benefits

By understanding the main drivers of housing policy, planners will gain a better appreciation of the links with aspects of current planning policies and mechanisms.

Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

This knowledge builder provides a detailed summary of the key terms, context and background to public housing policy and its relevance to planners. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

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