Anytown, U.S.A.: Utopia Or Nightmare?

A columnist declares the July issue of National Geographic required reading for Planners.

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July 8, 2001, 9:00 AM PDT

"By the power of the printed word, I now declare the July 2001 issue of National Geographic magazine required reading for all elected officials and community planners... This certainly won't be the first time you read about the topic or involve yourself in the challenges and controversies of ''smart growth.'' But this quick-read piece is a perfect primer for discussion that puts in perspective the dilemma of rapid and unchecked growth and development."

Thanks to Practice of the New Urbanism

FULL STORY: Are we all destined to live in Anytown, U.S.A?

Sunday, July 8, 2001 in Atlanta Business Chronicle

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