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Informationen zum Autor Douglas R. Porter is a consultant on land use planning and policy issues based in Chevy Chase! Maryland. He has written numerous books and documents for both ULI and APA. Anthony Downs at the Brooking Institution refers to Porter as "one of the nation's leading experts in growth management." Klappentext In this thoroughly revised edition of "Managing Growth in America's Communities!" readers will learn the principles that guide intelligent planning for communities of any size! grasp the major issues in successfully managing growth! and discover what has actually worked in practice (and where and why). This clearly written book details how American communities have grappled with the challenges of planning for growth and the ways in which they are adapting new ideas about urban design! green building! and conservation. Zusammenfassung Covers the principles that guide intelligent planning for communities of different size. This book helps grasp the issues in managing growth! and discover what has worked in practice (and where and why). It details how American communities implemented the policies and programs and includes examples from towns and cities throughout the US.
