Environmentalism And Smart Growth
"Environmentalism and Smart Growth: Forging a New Consensus" is thesecond paper in a series being published by the Funders' Network for SmartGrowth and Livable Communities to examine practical aspects of how we create smarter, more livable communities. The paper, written by Rachel Peterson(former Executive Director of CFN Affiliate Urban Ecology), is dividedinto five sections. First, it focuses on the trends of suburbanizationandthe environmental impacts of development. It then examines growthpoliticsand the clashes between some environmentalist and smart growth ideals,aswell as possibilities for a philosophical shift within the environmental movement. Editor's note: The link below is to a 1.5 MB PDF document.movement.
Thanks to Ashwani Vasishth
Topics
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- 'Urban Luxury' Housing Skyrockets in Texas and Beyond
- Seattle Gives Final Approval to 27 Upzones
- The Case for Fourplexes in Portland
- Many Norms, Few Plans: Urban Rubble Clearance in the Cities of the Global South
- Concrete’s Contribution to the Rise and Decline of Civilization
- Chinese Cities Build Big Despite Shedding Residents
- Scrutiny for HUD Secretary Ben Carson's Schedule
- Bipartisan Support for Federal Diesel Emissions Reduction Bill
- Washington State Needs Funding to Address Culvert Issue
- Jeep Plant Isn't Getting a Warm Reception From Detroit Residents
- The Cuyahoga River Once Caught Fire, Now its Fish Are Safe to Eat
- The Resilience of Culture
- A New Look at Causes and Effects of Pollution, From Production to Consumption
- At World Oil Conference, No One Questioned Climate Change Science
- Ottawa Light Rail On Track to Expand
- New Dog Park a First for Downtown Phoenix
- San Diego Unbundles Parking, Eliminates Parking Minimums and Sets Maximums
