Porter, Douglas R.

Managing growth in America's communities / Douglas R. Porter. - 2nd ed. - Washington, D.C. : Island Press, c2008. - x, 324 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [301]-312) and index.

Introduction to managing community development -- The practice of growth management -- Managing community expansion : where to grow -- Protecting environmental and natural resources : where not to grow -- Supporting growth by managing infrastructure development -- Design to preserve and improve community character and quality -- Managing growth to advance social and economic equity -- Regional and state growth management -- Deciding how to manage growth.

9781597260077


Cities and towns--Growth.--United States
City planning--United States.
Regional planning--United States.
Community development--United States.

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