| Description |
x, 324 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction to managing community development -- The practice of growth management -- Managing community expansion : where to grow -- Protecting environmental and natural resources : where not to grow -- Supporting growth by managing infrastructure development -- Design to preserve and improve community character and quality -- Managing growth to advance social and economic equity -- Regional and state growth management -- Deciding how to manage growth |
| Summary |
"In this revised edition of Managing Growth in America's Communities, readers will learn the principles that guide intelligent planning for communities of any size, grasp the major issues in successfully managing growth, and discover what has actually worked in practice. Author Douglas Porter reports on the latest ideas in sustainable development, smart growth, neighborhood design, transit-oriented development, and green infrastructure planning." "Porter, who is one of the nation's leading authorities on managing community growth, provides examples from dozens of communities across the country, as well as state and regional approaches. Brief profiles present overviews of specific problems addressed, techniques utilized, results achieved, and contact information for further research."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [301]-312) and index |
| Subject |
Cities and towns -- United States -- Growth.
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City planning -- United States.
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Community development -- United States.
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Regional planning -- United States.
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| LC no. |
2007026189 |
| ISBN |
1597260061 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
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159726007X (paperback: alk. paper) |
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9781597260060 (hbk. : alk. paper) |
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9781597260077 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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