Planning Local Economic Development: Theory and Practice

by Nancey G. Leigh, Edward J. Blakely

Written by authors with years of academic, regional, and city planning experience, the classic Planning Local Economic Development has laid the foundation for practitioners and academics working in planning and policy development for generations. With deeper coverage of sustainability and resiliency, the new Sixth Edition explores the theories of local economic development while addressing the issues and opportunities faced by cities, towns, and local entities in crafting their economic destinies within the global economy. Nancey Green Leigh and Edward J. Blakely provide a thoroughly up-to-date exploration of planning processes, analytical techniques and data, and locality, business, and human resource development, as well as advanced technology and sustainable economic development strategies.

Genres: Nonfiction, Economics

536 pages, Paperback

First published July 14, 2009

Reviews

[Carman Chew · Rating 4 out of 5]

An intriguing book I picked up from a module on Local Economic Development, very in-depth but also clear enough for beginners like me to understand :P

[Matthew Lutkins]

For a class that I did not enjoy. Good information here and there.

[Daphne]

Great book. This one stays on the shelf for future reference.