From the John F C Turner Archive

An important selection of free downloadable papers and articles by and about John Turner's pioneering and influential work on housing in development.

Neighbourhood Planning UK

A guide to the community-led Neighbourhood Plans introduced by the UK Government’s Localism Act 2011

Low Carbon Communities

A guide to the actions that communities in England can take to move towards sustainable Low Carbon Communities.

European APaNGO project findings and recommendations

One of the first European Union action research projects on community participation in planning and development.

UN-HABITAT good governance toolkits study

An important international study on the value of toolkits for improving urban governance.

Making Planning Work

An important book, initially prepared for the United Nations World Urban Forum III and the World Planning Congress in Vancouver in June 2006.

Housing UK

Toolkit on community involvement in UK housing. Guide and content on good practice in housing in the UK. Funded by Communities and Local Government

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