{"title":"Robin Goodman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eRobin Goodman\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed author and academic known for her insightful contributions to the fields of urban planning and environmental studies. With a focus on understanding and addressing the dynamic interplay between cities and nature, Goodman's writings are a valuable resource for anyone interested in the sustainable development of urban areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoodman's renowned book, \u003cstrong\u003ePlanning Melbourne\u003c\/strong\u003e, delves into the complexities of urban planning in one of the world's most liveable cities. Through detailed analysis and engaging narratives, the book explores the challenges and opportunities faced by Melbourne as it navigates issues of growth, transportation, and environmental sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRobin Goodman's works are a must-read for students, professionals, and enthusiasts in the realm of science and nature, offering a compelling view of how strategic planning and thoughtful policy-making can forge a harmonious relationship between urban environments and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"planning-melbourne-by-michael-buxton-9780643104723","title":"Planning Melbourne","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than a decade, Melbourne has had the fastest-growing population of any Australian capital city. It is expanding outward while also growing upward through vast new high-rise developments in the inner suburbs. With an estimated 1.6 million additional homes needed by 2050, planners and policymakers need to address current and emerging issues of amenity, function, productive capacity and social cohesion today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlanning Melbourne\u003c\/em\u003e reflects on planning since the post-war era, but focuses in particular on the past two decades and the ways that key government policies and influential individuals and groups have shaped the city during this time. The book examines past debates and policies, the choices planners have faced, and the mistakes and sound decisions that have been made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent issues are also addressed, including housing affordability, transport choices, protection of green areas and heritage, and urban consolidation. If Melbourne’s identity is to be shaped as a prospering, socially integrated and environmentally sustainable city, a new approach to governance and spatial planning is needed, and this book provides a call to action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854759645420,"sku":"9780643104723","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/93982a3948ef27894bdfcc1ef4cab4ad.jpg?v=1759265401"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robin-goodman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}