Enabling participatory planning

Gavin Parker is Professor of Planning Studies at the University of Reading. Professor Parker maintains a strong interest in citizenship, participation and governance in land, planning and development. Recent research has centred on neighbourhood planning in England.Emma Street is Associate Professor of Planning and Urban Governance at the University of Reading. Dr Street's research interests cut across urban governance, policy and politics, and planning, architecture and urban design.

• Introduction - why this book and why now, structure/content;Neoliberal times and participation in planning;Advocacy planning in review;Planning Aid and Advocacy;Neoadvocacy and contemporary issues in progressive planning;Conclusion: the ways ahead.

"Parker and Street's well-informed book sets out an interesting proposal for securing greater justice within planning. It is sure to provoke intense discussion within professional and political circles." Huw Thomas, Cardiff University