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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