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Author: Henry L. Diamond and Patrick F. Noona Price does not include shipping.
Guided by the principle that planning minimizes the destruction of natural resources, the authors and contributors to this book offer a measured and encompassing analysis of how land should be used. Diamond and Noonan maintain that "achieving community land use goals must be done in a way that treats private landowners and those who derive their livelihood from the land fairly." The contributors also conclude there is a need for municipal, regional and state coordination and an awareness of ecosystem landscapes beyond mere arbitrary tracts of land. In the authors' view, "planning is not a radical doctrine" and the country should learn to embrace its benefits. This lodestone book fulfills its lofty ambition: it is a great source for understanding this complex, sensitive subject.
This publication is available for purchase through Island Press.
Author: Edward McMahon Growing Greener is a compilation of articles that have appeared over the past four years in the Planning Commissioners Journal - the nation's leading publication for local planning commissions, zoning boards and others interested in land use planning, regulation and design.
This one-of-a-kind, heavily illustrated publication discusses smart growth trends, environmentally sensitive development, context-sensitive road design, green space planning, sustainable tourism and many other issues confronting growing communities. It also explains how trees, landscaping, open space and historic preservation add value to both commercial and residential development.
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Author: Edward McMahon
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Better Models for Commercial Development is a one-of-a-kind publication that shows how communities can improve the design and siting of new commercial development. This booklet was written for elected officials, planning commissioners, developers and interested citizens around the country. Better Models shows how new commercial development can be made more attractive, more efficient and more profitable.
Through extensive use of photos and illustrations, Better Models focuses on ways to improve the quality and design of franchises, chain stores and big box retailers. Whether it is a new fast food restaurant, a gas station, a convenience store, a chain drug store or a big box superstore, this booklet shows how new commercial development can be designed to respect local community character and identity.
Author: Edward McMahon Price includes shipping.
Better Models for Development on the Eastern Shore is a one of a kind publication for improving the design and siting of new commercial development on the Eastern Shore. This booklet, co-published with the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy, was written for elected officials, planning commissioners, developers and interested citizens on the Delmarva Peninsula. Better Models shows how new commercial development can be made more attractive, more efficient and more profitable.
Through extensive use of photos and illustrations, Better Models provides suggestions for improving the quality and design of franchises, chain stores and big box retailers. Whether it is a new fast food restaurant, gas station, convenience store or chain drug store, this booklet shows how new commercial development can respect local community character and identity.
This booklet provides numerous examples of communities where national franchises and chain stores have changed their standard building design to “fit in” with the local character of the surrounding community. The booklet also sets out “Eight Steps for Reshaping the Strip,” outlines the reasons why sign control is so important and provides numerous tips and lessons learned, as well as a bibliography of additional resources. In addition, the booklet provides over 60 examples – all in full color – of commercial development that is good for both business and the environment.
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Author: Edward McMahon with Sara Hollberg and Shelley Mastran This publication is a one-of-a-kind guide to creating, maintaining and enhancing livable communities in Virginia. Written for elected officials, planning commissioners, developers and interested citizens, the book sets out six principles and 25 key ideas for better development in Virginia.
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Author: Ed McMahon with Shelly Mastran Better Models for Development in California is a one of a kind publication for creating, maintaining and enhancing livable communities in California. Written for elected officials, planning commissioners, developers, land trusts and interested citizens, Better Models shows how new development can be made more attractive, more efficient and more profitable.
Through extensive use of photos and illustrations, Better Models provides suggestions for improving the quality and design of new development. Whether it is a new shopping center, a suburban subdivision or a neighborhood street, this book shows how new development can be both more profitable and more environmentally sensitive.
This book clearly and concisely sets out the choices facing California's small towns, rural areas and suburban communities. The choice is not growth versus no growth; growth is inevitable and desirable. But the destruction of community character and natural resources that has often accompanied growth in California is not inevitable. The real questions are how do we grow, where do we grow and what does new growth look like. This book provides valuable ideas, information and resources on how to improve the design and siting of new development. It provides numerous examples along with over 200 photographs of development that is good for both the economy and the environment.
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Author: Richard M. Donovan Price does not include shipping.
East Texas native and conservationist Richard Donovan is determined to preserve the Neches River. His book takes readers on a journey down a two-hundred-mile stretch of the upper Neches, which flows through two national forests.
The book, developed from a journal Donovan kept during his pilgrimage to secure a National Wild and Scenic River designation for the Neches, chronicles the river's natural history, including its animal inhabitants, as well as the Neches' unique culture, from East Texas hunting traditions to stories of Native American Caddos who made their lives along the river.
Ken Kramer, Director of the Sierra Club's Lone Star Chapter, praises the book: "Paddling the Wild Neches is one of those great treasures that delivers far more than it promises.... It is not just about preserving a river; it's about preserving a history and a way of life."
Royalties earned from the sale of this book will be donated to The Conservation Fund for the protection of forestland along the Neches River.
Richard Donovan, a former employee of Temple-Inland, grew up hunting and fishing along the creeks and streams of the Neches. Today, he chairs the Forest Task Force of the Texas Committee on Natural Resources and lives in Lufkin, Texas.
Paddling the Wild Neches is is available at stores or direct from Texas A&M University Press. Call 1-800-826-8911 or visit their website to order.
Author: Donald Snow As the environmental movement enters a challenging new era, environmental professionals and advocates are exploring leadership and its role in the future. Reflecting increased concern for political, ethical and cultural issues, this book portrays a movement in transition.
A diverse group of dedicated environmental professionals - including Sally Ann Gumaer Ranney, James E. Crowfoot, Charles Jordan, G. Jon Roush and Donald Snow - offers thought-provoking essays on important aspects of conservation leadership. Voices from the Environmental Movement builds the foundation for a new environmental profession - one that includes both volunteers and staff - and suggests what it will take to make its leaders effective.
This publication is also available for purchase through Island Press.
Author: Ed McMahon and Mike McQueen Land Conservation Financing provides a comprehensive overview of successful land conservation programs -- how they were created, how they are funded and what they’ve accomplished -- along with detailed case studies from across the United States. The book presents important new information on state-of-the-art approaches to financing land conservation in the United States and showcases state programs that have become the nation's leaders in open-space protection.
Land Conservation Financing also looks at key local land protection efforts and model programs in many areas across the country, examining how hundreds of communities have created billions of dollars in new funding for land conservation by developing successful campaigns to win ballot measures. McMahon and McQueen offer case studies and present lessons learned as they lay out how to run a successful campaign. The authors even consider the role of private foundations, which have made immense contributions to land conservation over the past two decades.
The book includes an examination of the emerging concept of green infrastructure -- a strategic approach to land conservation that involves planning and managing a network of parks, natural areas, greenways and working lands that can help to shape growth, maintain ecological processes and contribute to the health and quality of life for America’s people and its communities.
Land Conservation Financing is an indispensable resource for land conservationists in the public and private sectors who are looking for a detailed, national portrait of the state of land conservation in America today.
Author: Frances H. Kennedy and Douglas R. Porter Price does not include shipping.
The Dollar$ and Sense of Battlefield Preservation: The Economic Benefits of Protecting Civil War Battlefields is published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Preservation Press in its "Information Series."
This publication provides community leaders with data on how protected battlefields can function as "basic industries," generating jobs and tax revenue for nearby communities.
This publication can be ordered from Preservation Books by calling 202-588-6296 or through their website at Preservationbooks.org.
This publication can be ordered from Preservation Books by calling 202-588-6296 or through their website Preservationbooks.org.
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