Joel S. Hirschhorn

Why Smart Growth Needs New Urbanism and Vice-Versa

April 5, 2004 - Joel S. Hirschhorn

State Departments of Transportation Have Too Much Power

January 12, 2004 - Joel S. Hirschhorn

Time to Face Sprawl Politics and the Sprawl Lobby

In the war on sprawl, the smart growth movement cannot directly compete with the powerful and well-funded sprawl lobby. But it is folly to ignore the sprawl lobby and its commitment to sustain the sprawl status quo.

October 27, 2003 - Joel S. Hirschhorn

The Eleventh Smart Growth Principle

Sprawl is reaching military installations and threatening the nation's defense capabilities.

June 24, 2003 - Joel S. Hirschhorn

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