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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 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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