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 atimely 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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comprehensive evaluation how to create sustainable community,
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This review is from: The Ecology of Place: Planning for Environment, Economy, and Community (Paperback)
This book represents the most comprehensive evaluation of current trends in urban development and planning. It offers an over-arching strategy for creating more sustainable places to live. I highly recommend this book to all those interested in seeking comprehensive solutions to the ills of urban growth.
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A good primer but not a best practice handbook,
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The scholarly work in this area has evolved a lot during the ten years since this book was published. If you are interested in the early history and development, this is a good choice. If you want to learn what can be done to improve your community's sustainability, however, this is not it -you'll be disappointed. Read "Taking sustainable cities seriously" by Portney (2004) instead. More inspiring and useful examples in there.
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Not really useful,
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The book is abit too much of an overview to be useful in real world problems.
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Our nation and its communities are at a critical juncture in terms of how they will grow, evolve, and deal with increasingly urgent environmental and social concerns. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tainable place, sprawling development patterns, compact urban form, current development patterns, auto usage, growth containment, transit villages, showcase home, compact places, housing rule, ecological capital, community sustainability Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, North Carolina, New Urbanist, New York, Prairie Crossing, New Urbanism, Bank of America, Los Angeles, New Jersey, President's Council, Main Street, North American, Laguna West, Peter Calthorpe, San Jose, Southern Village, Kansas City, Montgomery County, Pacific Northwest, San Francisco Bay Area, Sustainable Seattle, All One-Star, All Three-Star, All Two-Star, Chesapeake Bay New!
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Our nation and its communities are at a critical juncture in terms of how they will grow, evolve, and deal with increasingly urgent environmental and social concerns. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tainable place, sprawling development patterns, compact urban form, current development patterns, auto usage, growth containment, transit villages, showcase home, compact places, housing rule, ecological capital, community sustainability Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, North Carolina, New Urbanist, New York, Prairie Crossing, New Urbanism, Bank of America, Los Angeles, New Jersey, President's Council, Main Street, North American, Laguna West, Peter Calthorpe, San Jose, Southern Village, Kansas City, Montgomery County, Pacific Northwest, San Francisco Bay Area, Sustainable Seattle, All One-Star, All Three-Star, All Two-Star, Chesapeake Bay New!
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- The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs on page 62, page 80, and Back Matter
- State of the World 2003 by The Worldwatch Institute in Back Matter (1), Back Matter (2), and Back Matter (3)
- Design with Nature (Wiley Series in Sustainable Design) by Ian L. McHarg on page 27, page 86, and Back Matter
- Environmental Resource Guide by The American Institute of Architects on page 125, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Edge City: Life on the New Frontier by Joel Garreau on page 41, page 78, and Back Matter
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- Taking Sustainable Cities Seriously: Economic Development, the Environment, and Quality of Life in American Cities (American and Comparative Environmental Policy) by Kent E. Portney in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Landscape of Reform: Civic Pragmatism and Environmental Thought in America by Ben A. Minteer in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Towards Sustainable Cities: East Asian, North American, and European Perspectives on Managing Urban Regions (Urban Planning and Environment) by Andre Sorensen on page 128
- Ritual House: Drawing on Nature's Rhythms for Architecture and Urban Design by Ralph Knowles in Back Matter
- Designing Sustainable Communities: Learning From Village Homes by Michael Corbett in Back Matter
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