Author: Daniel M. Press
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520928695
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
This book is the first to tell the story of conservation by local government and private land trusts in California. It describes the remarkable extent to which communities have protected their landscapes and draws lessons for disseminating successful preservation strategies across the country. Using archival research, in-depth interviews with open space advocates in local government and private land trusts, and a telephone survey of over four thousand California residents, Daniel Press describes land preservation efforts pursued by California communities and explains why some have succeeded better than others. Saving Open Space concludes with policy recommendations based on lessons learned from the preservation success stories.
Preserving Urban Open Space
Author: United States. Urban Renewal Administration
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Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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Conservation Design for Subdivisions
Author: Randall G. Arendt
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 159726850X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
In most communities, land use regulations are based on a limited model that allows for only one end result: the production of more and more suburbia, composed of endless subdivisions and shopping centers, that ultimately covers every bit of countryside with "improvements." Fortunately, sensible alternatives to this approach do exist, and methods of developing land while at the same time conserving natural areas are available. In Conservation Design for Subdivisions, Randall G. Arendt explores better ways of designing new residential developments than we have typically seen in our communities. He presents a practical handbook for residential developers, site designers, local officials, and landowners that explains how to implement new ideas about land-use planning and environmental protection. Abundantly illustrated with site plans (many of them in color), floor plans, photographs, and renditions of houses and landscapes, it describes a series of simple and straightforward techniques that allows for land-conserving development. The author proposes a step-by-step approach to conserving natural areas by rearranging density on each development parcel as it is being planned so that only half (or less) of the buildable land is turned into houselots and streets. Homes are built in a less land-consumptive manner that allows the balance of property to be permanently protected and added to an interconnected network of green spaces and green corridors. Included in the volume are model zoning and subdivision ordinance provisions that can help citizens and local officials implement these innovative design ideas.
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 159726850X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
In most communities, land use regulations are based on a limited model that allows for only one end result: the production of more and more suburbia, composed of endless subdivisions and shopping centers, that ultimately covers every bit of countryside with "improvements." Fortunately, sensible alternatives to this approach do exist, and methods of developing land while at the same time conserving natural areas are available. In Conservation Design for Subdivisions, Randall G. Arendt explores better ways of designing new residential developments than we have typically seen in our communities. He presents a practical handbook for residential developers, site designers, local officials, and landowners that explains how to implement new ideas about land-use planning and environmental protection. Abundantly illustrated with site plans (many of them in color), floor plans, photographs, and renditions of houses and landscapes, it describes a series of simple and straightforward techniques that allows for land-conserving development. The author proposes a step-by-step approach to conserving natural areas by rearranging density on each development parcel as it is being planned so that only half (or less) of the buildable land is turned into houselots and streets. Homes are built in a less land-consumptive manner that allows the balance of property to be permanently protected and added to an interconnected network of green spaces and green corridors. Included in the volume are model zoning and subdivision ordinance provisions that can help citizens and local officials implement these innovative design ideas.
Conservation Communities
Author: Edward McMahon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780874203332
Category : Housing development
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Practical how-to information for conservation-minded urban-planning professionals is provided in this invaluable guide. The importance of natural lands or open space in master-planned communities--either in the suburbs or on the edge of existing cities--is thoroughly explained and coupled with examples of conservation-oriented housing developments that incorporate this key component.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780874203332
Category : Housing development
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Practical how-to information for conservation-minded urban-planning professionals is provided in this invaluable guide. The importance of natural lands or open space in master-planned communities--either in the suburbs or on the edge of existing cities--is thoroughly explained and coupled with examples of conservation-oriented housing developments that incorporate this key component.
Open Space Action
Author: William Hollingsworth Whyte
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Category : Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 792
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Category : Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 792
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Open Space: People Space
Author: Catharine Ward Thompson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1134120087
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Responds to current need for guidance on inclusive design in outdoor environments Deals with all situations, urban and rural Highly visual presentation Includes contributions from leading names in landscape, architecture and design
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1134120087
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
Responds to current need for guidance on inclusive design in outdoor environments Deals with all situations, urban and rural Highly visual presentation Includes contributions from leading names in landscape, architecture and design
Hearings
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1688
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1688
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West Mojave, a Habitat Conservation Plan and California Desert Conservation Area Plan Amendment
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 958
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Languages : en
Pages : 958
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Technical Bulletin - Bureau of Land Management
Author: United States. Bureau of Land Management
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Category : Land use
Languages : en
Pages : 170
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Publisher:
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Category : Land use
Languages : en
Pages : 170
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Public Outdoor Recreation Areas--acreage, Use, Potential
Author: United States. Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 754
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Publisher:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 754
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Open-space Land Program Guide
Author: United States. Housing and Home Finance Agency
Publisher:
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Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : City planning
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description