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'Sustainable development' is a key issue of concern to urban
planners across the globe. How it is defined, implemented and
measured at the local level remains highly contested and subject to
a wide range of external cultural, political and economic
pressures. Bringing together leading experts from North America,
Europe, the Middle East and SE Asia, this book provides a timely
overview of the various methods for understanding and implementing
sustainable practices at local levels. In doing so, they present
the wide range of local action alternatives available to planners
that may be pursued in spite of the constraints generated by
globalization processes and highlight the array of public policy
options that could reduce the external pressures shaping the
possible local alternatives. The book argues that, while local
planners and local authorities are willing to act, many are unaware
of the range of options available to them. In bringing together
these case studies, not only diverse in geographic terms, but also
reflecting very different levels of income, general population
education, cultural norms, legal systems and government structures,
it points out innovations and examples of best practice.
'Sustainable development' is a key issue of concern to urban
planners across the globe. How it is defined, implemented and
measured at the local level remains highly contested and subject to
a wide range of external cultural, political and economic
pressures. Bringing together leading experts from North America,
Europe, the Middle East and SE Asia, this book provides a timely
overview of the various methods for understanding and implementing
sustainable practices at local levels. In doing so, they present
the wide range of local action alternatives available to planners
that may be pursued in spite of the constraints generated by
globalization processes and highlight the array of public policy
options that could reduce the external pressures shaping the
possible local alternatives. The book argues that, while local
planners and local authorities are willing to act, many are unaware
of the range of options available to them. In bringing together
these case studies, not only diverse in geographic terms, but also
reflecting very different levels of income, general population
education, cultural norms, legal systems and government structures,
it points out innovations and examples of best practice.
A clear and practical examination of complex issues, Local Economic
Development and the Environment: Finding Common Ground provides a
broad, academic look at the intersection of two important areas for
local administrators. In addition to managing development in a
strained economic climate, most administrators are also expected to
be stewards of the environment. However, economic conditions often
leave them with limited options for pursuing economic development
and, at the same time, being environmentally mindful. Many find
themselves without a clear understanding of the concepts, tools,
and best practices available to accomplish this herculean task.
Translating complex environmental and economic concepts into easily
applicable practices, the book: Gives practitioners the information
they need to communicate with consultants, constituents, and
officials, and to avoid ideological obstacles Compares regulatory
differences between states and other geographical differences
Includes examples from across the country to highlight variations
in environmental regulations and laws Provides technical, legal,
and political insights into the process of pursuing local economic
development projects that incorporate protection and awareness
Contains case studies that demonstrate the concepts in action,
allowing readers to fully grasp the complexities associated with
sustainable economic development Discusses how local administrators
can balance the economic and environmental needs of the future
Bridging the gap between policy-making intention and outcome, this
book connects readers with a larger body of research that not only
underpins practical applications but also helps them avoid legal,
technical, and political obstacles. It provides an arsenal of best
practices and everyday, easy-to-use strategies for optimizing the
difficult balance between economic development and environmental
protection.
Local officials are responsible for a number of important tasks
that have a significant impact on the quality of life of most
Americans. Arguably, the policy choices made by local governments
in the United States more directly impact individual well-being
than do the choices made at any other level of government. From
zoning decisions to the creation of parks and the maintenance of
sidewalks and trails, local governments are largely responsible for
direct services to the public and can provide the necessary tools
and skills to create an attractive and vibrant community. And yet
one area of significant importance for both individuals and for the
country as a whole, local sustainability, is a relatively new
policy area for many American municipalities. For example, how many
local governments are adopting sustainability policies and plans?
How are those initiatives performing? Without an honest and robust
examination of both the effectiveness and the efficiency of local
sustainability policies, the success of the entire sustainability
movement in the United States is uncertain. This book provides
readers with a comprehensive understanding of what constitutes
local sustainability and why it matters. Focusing closely on
environmental initiatives, economic development issues, and social
equity concerns, each chapter offers both an account of the
sustainability policies being adopted and a close exploration of
the performance measurement activities of cities in that policy
area. Readers are introduced to the metrics that American cities
are using to measure the performance of their sustainability
efforts, as well as benchmarks and comparison statistics that may
be used to develop and evaluate the performance assessment efforts
in their own sustainability programs. Students of public
administration, urban planning, and political science - as well as
public officials - will find this book useful to understand the
complexity of sustainability and local government.
This two-volume set provides an authoritative overview of the major
environmental issues of the 21st century, with a special focus on
current challenges, trends, and policy choices. This set provides
an up-to-date, comprehensive, and focused resource for
understanding the nature and scope of environmental challenges
facing the United States and the world in the 21st century, as well
as options for meeting those challenges. Volume One covers
environmental trends and challenges within the United States, while
Volume Two illuminates environmental issues and choices around the
world. Issues covered in both volumes include vital topics such as
climate change, air and water pollution, natural resource and
species protection, and agricultural/industrial impacts on the
environment and public health. For all topics, the authors-scholars
and experts hailing from a wide range of environmental and policy
fields-detail a range of political, social, and economic options
for the future and explain why the issue in question is important
for society and people as well as the natural world. User-friendly
division of volumes into U.S. and international coverage
Authoritative and objective analysis from environmental scholars
Illuminating sidebars providing case studies about important
environmental trends and policies Lists of issue-specific resources
for further research
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