Current patterns of land use and development are at once socially, economically, and environmentally destructive. Sprawling low-density development literally devours natural landscapes while breeding a pervasive sense of social isolation and exacerbating a vast array of economic problems. As more and more counties begin to look more and more the same, hope for a different future may seem to be fading. But alternatives do exist.
"The Ecology of Place," Timothy Beatley and Kristy Manning describe a world in which land is consumed sparingly, cities and towns are vibrant and green, local economies thrive, and citizens work together to create places of eduring value. They present a holistic and compelling approach to repairing and enhancing communities, introducing a vision of "sustainable places" that extends beyond traditional architecture and urban design to consider not just the physical layout of a development but the broad set of ways in which communities are organized and operate. Chapters examine: -the history and context of current land use problems, along with the concept of "sustainable places"
-the ecology of place and ecological policies and actions
-local and regional economic development
-links between land-use and community planning and civic involvement
-specific recommendations to help move toward sustainability
The authors address a variety of policy and development issues that affect a community -- from its economic base to its transit options to the ways in which its streets and public spaces are managed -- and examine the wide range of programs, policies, and creative ideas that can be used to turn the vision of sustainable places into reality.
"The Ecology of Place" is a timely resource for planners, economic development specialists, students, and citizen activists working toward establishing healthier and more sustainable patterns of growth and development.
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Current patterns of land use and development are at once socially, economically, and environmentally destructive. Sprawling low-density development literally devours natural landscapes while breeding a pervasive sense of social isolation and exacerbating a vast array of economic problems. As more and more counties begin to look more and more the same, hope for a different future may seem to be fading. But alternatives do exist.
"The Ecology of Place," Timothy Beatley and Kristy Manning describe a world in which land is consumed sparingly, cities and towns are vibrant and green, local economies thrive, and citizens work together to create places of eduring value. They present a holistic and compelling approach to repairing and enhancing communities, introducing a vision of "sustainable places" that extends beyond traditional architecture and urban design to consider not just the physical layout of a development but the broad set of ways in which communities are organized and operate. Chapters examine: -the history and context of current land use problems, along with the concept of "sustainable places"
-the ecology of place and ecological policies and actions
-local and regional economic development
-links between land-use and community planning and civic involvement
-specific recommendations to help move toward sustainability
The authors address a variety of policy and development issues that affect a community -- from its economic base to its transit options to the ways in which its streets and public spaces are managed -- and examine the wide range of programs, policies, and creative ideas that can be used to turn the vision of sustainable places into reality.
"The Ecology of Place" is a timely resource for planners, economic development specialists, students, and citizen activists working toward establishing healthier and more sustainable patterns of growth and development.
Imprint | Island Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | December 1997 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | December 1997 |
Authors | Timothy Beatley, Kristy Manning |
Dimensions | 229 x 153 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 265 |
Edition | 2nd Ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-55963-478-6 |
Barcode | 9781559634786 |
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LSN | 1-55963-478-2 |