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From sprawl to sustainability : smart growth, new urbanism, green development, and renewable energy /

Rev. ed. of : From sprawl to smart growth.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Freilich, Robert H.
Other Authors: Sitkowski, Robert J., 1961-, Mennillo, Seth D., 1979-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago, Ill. : American Bar Association, [2010]
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
City planning and redevelopment law > United States.
Land use > Law and legislation > United States.
Environmental law > United States.
Table of Contents:
  • The recurrent problem of sprawl
  • The need for sustainable growth policies
  • The Ramapo plan : the first sustainable solution to the problem of sprawl
  • State solutions
  • Regional sustainable growth
  • New urbanism, form-based codes, and LEED for neighborhood development
  • Sustainability : green development and renewable energy
  • Existing urbanized areas : the promotion of urban infill
  • City-county urbanizing areas
  • Agricultural and rural areas
  • Conclusion.