Preface

Introduction: Regional Planning in Perspective

Part 1: Foundations of Regional Planning

1 Roots of Regional Planning

2 Key Features of Regional Planning

3 The Imperative of Regional Boundaries

4 Formal Bases of Regional Planning

Part 2: Planning Practice in Rural and Non-Metropolitan Regions

5 Planning Rural Regions and Their Communities

6 Regional Economic Development Planning

7 Regional Planning for Resource Conservation and Development and the Environment

Part 3: Planning and Governing Practice in Urban-Based Regions

8 Planning and Governing Metropolitan Areas

9 Planning and Governing City-Regions

Part 4: The Future of Regional Planning in Canada

10 The Continuing Need for Regional Planning

11 The Future Shape of Regional Planning

Appendix

Notes; References; Index