- Paperback: 278 pages
- Publisher: Island Press (30 Nov 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1559634782
- ISBN-13: 978-1559634786
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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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 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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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
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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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comprehensive evaluation how to create sustainable community,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
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,
By Chen Chen "Dr. SD" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Ecology of Place: Planning for Environment, Economy and Community (Paperback)
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,
By nope "not here" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Ecology of Place: Planning for Environment, Economy and Community (Paperback)
The book is abit too much of an overview to be useful in real world problems.
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