A columnist declares the July issue of National Geographic required reading for Planners.
"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."
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California Creates Housing-Focused Agency
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Chicago’s Ghost Rails
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Baker Creek Pavilion: Blending Nature and Architecture in Knoxville
Knoxville’s urban wilderness planning initiative unveils the "Baker Creek Pavilion" to increase the city's access to green spaces.
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