First published in 1999, this ground-breaking volume features contributors specialising in urban planning and examines the challenges of environmental planning in urban areas, focusing on policy, management, organisation and policy. 'With its many case studies and its emphasis on policy, politics and management, this is a most useful addition to the literature on urban environmental problems.' David Satterthwaite, International Institute for Environment and Development '...local government personnel concerned with the urban environment will find the book very useful.' Aslib Book Guide 'A well-edited book - with fine introductions to the sections and cross references that make sense - adds something to our knowledge of how environmental management is being approached and practiced in urban areas at this time.' Journal of Housing and the Built Environment 'What is very attractive about this book is the diversity of its contributors...the studies presented in this book are indicative of the advances and shortcomings of urban environmental management.' International Journal of Environment and Pollution