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Papers by John Glasson

Abstract This paper examines the need to consider the coverage of socio‐economic impacts within t... more Abstract This paper examines the need to consider the coverage of socio‐economic impacts within the environmental impact assessment process. It goes on to present the results of a review of British environmental impact statements which highlights the failure of ...

Environ Impact Assess Rev, 2000

Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is now established in many countries of the developed and d... more Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is now established in many countries of the developed and developing world. EIA systems do, however, vary greatly in procedures and practice. Some countries have clear regulations, others have guidance, others have more ad hoc procedures. Those with well-established procedures may not necessarily be those with the most well-established practice. This can be a particular problem in the less developed countries, and this article explores and seeks to explain the nature of the EIA procedures–practice gap in Brazil. The institutional framework for EIA in Brazil reveals a system that is highly centralised and without the local basis that could improve its effectiveness. The key EIA legislation (CONAMA Resolution 001/86) has many strengths, but also some key weaknesses. There are considerable variations in implementation between the richer and poorer states of the country and there are some examples of good practice (especially in the southern and southeastern states). However, there are problematic links with planning procedures, a lack of secondary regulations, and very few trained and skilled personnel and material resources. There are weaknesses in the EIA process, and the EIS approval procedure is very bureaucratic and easily derailed by political and economic pressures. The relative strengths and weaknesses of the Brazilian EIA system are highlighted through a comparison with EU/UK practice, using a checklist approach. The article concludes with some pointers to the future for the EIA system in Brazil.

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Town Planning Review, 1997

Environmental Protection in the European Union, 2008

Standards and thresholds play an important role in the whole EIA process — they are the criteria ... more Standards and thresholds play an important role in the whole EIA process — they are the criteria against which the degree of significance of potential impacts of a development action (generally a project, but more recently also plans and programmes) are assessed. But what are standards and thresholds? They have many, and often overlapping dimensions. What roles do they play

Spatium, 2004

A key premise of the paper is that the regional level of planning is a particularly appropriate l... more A key premise of the paper is that the regional level of planning is a particularly appropriate level for the integration of biophysical and socio-economic development issues. The UK, and the European Union (EU) more generally, have witnessed some important developments in regional planning practice over the last decade which have sought to encourage such integration.

Urban Studies, 1992

In the early 1970s, UK regional planners had good cause to be optimistic. A number of major strat... more In the early 1970s, UK regional planners had good cause to be optimistic. A number of major strategic planning exercises were under way for regions such as the booming London and South-east and for the more problematic North-west. Such exercises paralleled a number ...

Urban Studies, 1995

... planning has focused on economic development and the revitalisation of de-pressed industrial ... more ... planning has focused on economic development and the revitalisation of de-pressed industrial regions. ... provide an illustration of a tiered system of planning and environmental impact assessment (see Figure ... offset by less need for detail and accuracy than for EIA, and hopefully ...

Urban Policy and Research, 1997

... Stephen Jennings is a lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Curtin Uni... more ... Stephen Jennings is a lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Curtin University, Perth, VVA. ... Together these prompted the need for the preparation of regional plans for Albany, Bunbury and Geraldton (MacRae and Brown, 1992), although the resultant ...

Tourism Management, 1994

Europe's heritage cities are under increasing pressure from visitor numbers. With the increase in... more Europe's heritage cities are under increasing pressure from visitor numbers. With the increase in tourism in absolute terms and with some shift from sand, sun and sea holidays to more cultural holidays, this pressure is likely to become even more intense. Oxford, a major centre for national and international visitors, has recently been the subject of a major Visitor Study. This article provides an overview of characteristics of visitors to Oxford, their impacts and the management responses to date. The article highlights the varying perspectives and dimensions to impacts and to the visitor capacity of the city.

Planning Practice and Research, 2005

... [Taylor & Francis Online] View all references). Furthermore, the majority of protecte... more ... [Taylor & Francis Online] View all references). Furthermore, the majority of protected areas charge no or, at best, low entry and user fees and these cover only a proportion of the costs of management (Lockwood and Tracy, 199512. Lockwood, M. and Tracy, K. 1995. ...

Planning Practice and Research, 2011

Planning Practice and Research, 2011

ABSTRACT Indicators are often used to facilitate planning or governance functions such as policy ... more ABSTRACT Indicators are often used to facilitate planning or governance functions such as policy and decision-making. However, simplifications associated with the creation and use of indicators are capable of undermining the proper conduct of particular tasks. This article analyses the use of indicators in key planning tasks in relation to potential effectiveness and risks, and reflects on the use and creation of indicators.

Planning Practice and Research, 1999

Good intentions do not always become good practice. In the® eld of public policy, there is often ... more Good intentions do not always become good practice. In the® eld of public policy, there is often a policy formulation±implementation gap; this has been a particular concern in relation to European Union (EU) environmental policy. There are now over 200 Directives in this ...

Planning Practice and Research, 2010

Abstract This paper explores knowledge development in professional planners in England, in both t... more Abstract This paper explores knowledge development in professional planners in England, in both the public and private sectors. Through an exploration of how they engage and interact with a rapidly expanding knowledge base, the paper identifies how knowledge ...

Planning Practice and Research, 1997

Local Economy, 2001

& ABSTRACT Universities have widening missions. Increasingly these include explicit roles in ... more & ABSTRACT Universities have widening missions. Increasingly these include explicit roles in local and regional development. This article focuses on such roles for the UK modern universities (formerly known as the new universities, and previously polytechnics). Such universities ...

Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 1993

Abstract This paper examines the need to consider the coverage of socio‐economic impacts within t... more Abstract This paper examines the need to consider the coverage of socio‐economic impacts within the environmental impact assessment process. It goes on to present the results of a review of British environmental impact statements which highlights the failure of ...

Abstract This paper examines the need to consider the coverage of socio‐economic impacts within t... more Abstract This paper examines the need to consider the coverage of socio‐economic impacts within the environmental impact assessment process. It goes on to present the results of a review of British environmental impact statements which highlights the failure of ...

Environ Impact Assess Rev, 2000

Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is now established in many countries of the developed and d... more Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is now established in many countries of the developed and developing world. EIA systems do, however, vary greatly in procedures and practice. Some countries have clear regulations, others have guidance, others have more ad hoc procedures. Those with well-established procedures may not necessarily be those with the most well-established practice. This can be a particular problem in the less developed countries, and this article explores and seeks to explain the nature of the EIA procedures–practice gap in Brazil. The institutional framework for EIA in Brazil reveals a system that is highly centralised and without the local basis that could improve its effectiveness. The key EIA legislation (CONAMA Resolution 001/86) has many strengths, but also some key weaknesses. There are considerable variations in implementation between the richer and poorer states of the country and there are some examples of good practice (especially in the southern and southeastern states). However, there are problematic links with planning procedures, a lack of secondary regulations, and very few trained and skilled personnel and material resources. There are weaknesses in the EIA process, and the EIS approval procedure is very bureaucratic and easily derailed by political and economic pressures. The relative strengths and weaknesses of the Brazilian EIA system are highlighted through a comparison with EU/UK practice, using a checklist approach. The article concludes with some pointers to the future for the EIA system in Brazil.

Http Dx Doi Org 10 3152 146155109x465922, Feb 20, 2012

Town Planning Review, 1997

Environmental Protection in the European Union, 2008

Standards and thresholds play an important role in the whole EIA process — they are the criteria ... more Standards and thresholds play an important role in the whole EIA process — they are the criteria against which the degree of significance of potential impacts of a development action (generally a project, but more recently also plans and programmes) are assessed. But what are standards and thresholds? They have many, and often overlapping dimensions. What roles do they play

Spatium, 2004

A key premise of the paper is that the regional level of planning is a particularly appropriate l... more A key premise of the paper is that the regional level of planning is a particularly appropriate level for the integration of biophysical and socio-economic development issues. The UK, and the European Union (EU) more generally, have witnessed some important developments in regional planning practice over the last decade which have sought to encourage such integration.

Urban Studies, 1992

In the early 1970s, UK regional planners had good cause to be optimistic. A number of major strat... more In the early 1970s, UK regional planners had good cause to be optimistic. A number of major strategic planning exercises were under way for regions such as the booming London and South-east and for the more problematic North-west. Such exercises paralleled a number ...

Urban Studies, 1995

... planning has focused on economic development and the revitalisation of de-pressed industrial ... more ... planning has focused on economic development and the revitalisation of de-pressed industrial regions. ... provide an illustration of a tiered system of planning and environmental impact assessment (see Figure ... offset by less need for detail and accuracy than for EIA, and hopefully ...

Urban Policy and Research, 1997

... Stephen Jennings is a lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Curtin Uni... more ... Stephen Jennings is a lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at Curtin University, Perth, VVA. ... Together these prompted the need for the preparation of regional plans for Albany, Bunbury and Geraldton (MacRae and Brown, 1992), although the resultant ...

Tourism Management, 1994

Europe's heritage cities are under increasing pressure from visitor numbers. With the increase in... more Europe's heritage cities are under increasing pressure from visitor numbers. With the increase in tourism in absolute terms and with some shift from sand, sun and sea holidays to more cultural holidays, this pressure is likely to become even more intense. Oxford, a major centre for national and international visitors, has recently been the subject of a major Visitor Study. This article provides an overview of characteristics of visitors to Oxford, their impacts and the management responses to date. The article highlights the varying perspectives and dimensions to impacts and to the visitor capacity of the city.

Planning Practice and Research, 2005

... [Taylor & Francis Online] View all references). Furthermore, the majority of protecte... more ... [Taylor & Francis Online] View all references). Furthermore, the majority of protected areas charge no or, at best, low entry and user fees and these cover only a proportion of the costs of management (Lockwood and Tracy, 199512. Lockwood, M. and Tracy, K. 1995. ...

Planning Practice and Research, 2011

Planning Practice and Research, 2011

ABSTRACT Indicators are often used to facilitate planning or governance functions such as policy ... more ABSTRACT Indicators are often used to facilitate planning or governance functions such as policy and decision-making. However, simplifications associated with the creation and use of indicators are capable of undermining the proper conduct of particular tasks. This article analyses the use of indicators in key planning tasks in relation to potential effectiveness and risks, and reflects on the use and creation of indicators.

Planning Practice and Research, 1999

Good intentions do not always become good practice. In the® eld of public policy, there is often ... more Good intentions do not always become good practice. In the® eld of public policy, there is often a policy formulation±implementation gap; this has been a particular concern in relation to European Union (EU) environmental policy. There are now over 200 Directives in this ...

Planning Practice and Research, 2010

Abstract This paper explores knowledge development in professional planners in England, in both t... more Abstract This paper explores knowledge development in professional planners in England, in both the public and private sectors. Through an exploration of how they engage and interact with a rapidly expanding knowledge base, the paper identifies how knowledge ...

Planning Practice and Research, 1997

Local Economy, 2001

& ABSTRACT Universities have widening missions. Increasingly these include explicit roles in ... more & ABSTRACT Universities have widening missions. Increasingly these include explicit roles in local and regional development. This article focuses on such roles for the UK modern universities (formerly known as the new universities, and previously polytechnics). Such universities ...

Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 1993

Abstract This paper examines the need to consider the coverage of socio‐economic impacts within t... more Abstract This paper examines the need to consider the coverage of socio‐economic impacts within the environmental impact assessment process. It goes on to present the results of a review of British environmental impact statements which highlights the failure of ...

Cities, 2012

Since 2006, the Federal Malaysian government has developed the South-Johor Economic Region as a m... more Since 2006, the Federal Malaysian government has developed the South-Johor Economic Region as a major corridor for economic development. A vision, known as Iskandar Malaysia, has been facilitated through a Comprehensive Development Plan underpinning strategies to boost the physical and economic development of the Johor Bahru metropolitan area. The latter borders Singapore; the two cities, separated by a one km. sea channel, are linked by two bridges. Thousands of people cross the Johor Straits to enjoy better wages (in Singapore) and cheap goods (in Malaysia). The paper provides an analysis of the Iskandar Malaysia Vision. A key message is the need for future plans to consider both cities, Johor Bahru and Singapore, as part of an emerging transnational urban region.