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Author | : Daniel M. Press |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2002-12-17 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780520928695 |
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.
Author | : Randall G. Arendt |
Publisher | : Island Press |
Total Pages | : 209 |
Release | : 2012-09-26 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 159726850X |
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.
Author | : Edward McMahon |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014-02 |
Genre | : Housing development |
ISBN | : 9780874203332 |
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.
Author | : Mark Francis |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 1984 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Catharine Ward Thompson |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 345 |
Release | : 2007-09-07 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 1134120087 |
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
Author | : Daniel Press |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 214 |
Release | : 2002-12-17 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 0520233883 |
Tells the story of how open spaces are being preserved in California, detailing conservation efforts by local governments and private land trusts.
Author | : John H. Sprinkle |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 229 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Cultural landscapes |
ISBN | : 9781138888678 |
Saving Spaces offers an historical overview of the struggle to conserve both individual parcels of land and entire landscapes from destruction in the United States. John Sprinkle, Jr. identifies the ways in which the identification, evaluation, and stewardship of selected buildings and landscapes reflect contemporary American cultural values. Detailed case studies bring the text to life, highlighting various conservation strategies and suggesting the opportunities, challenges, and consequences of each. Balancing close analyses with a broader introduction to some of the key issues of the field, Saving Spaces is ideal for students and instructors of historic preservation.
Author | : Harrison Owen |
Publisher | : Berrett-Koehler Publishers |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2008-04-28 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1576757757 |
A revised and updated edition of an acknowledged classic of the Organizational Development literature. Over 30,000 of first and second editions sold.
Author | : Congressional Quarterly, inc |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Conservation of natural resources |
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Author | : Nicola Dempsey |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 233 |
Release | : 2014-03-21 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 1135005230 |
Place-Keeping presents the latest research and practice on place-keeping – that is, the long-term management of public and private open spaces – from around Europe and the rest of the world. There has long been a focus in urban landscape planning and urban design on the creation of high-quality public spaces, or place-making. This is supported by a growing body of research which shows how high-quality public spaces are economically and socially beneficial for local communities and contribute positively to residents’ quality of life and wellbeing. However, while large amounts of capital are spent on the creation of open spaces, little thought is given to, and insufficient resources made available for, the long-term maintenance and management of public spaces, or place-keeping. Without place-keeping, public spaces can fall into a downward spiral of disrepair where anti-social behaviour can emerge and residents may feel unsafe and choose to use other spaces. The economic and social costs of restoring such spaces can therefore be considerable where place-keeping does not occur. Place-Keeping also provides an accessible presentation of the outputs of a major European Union-funded project MP4: Making Places Profitable, Public and Private Open Spaces which further extends the knowledge and debate on long-term management of public and private spaces. It will be an invaluable resource for students, academics and practitioners seeking critical but practical guidance on the long-term management of public and private spaces in a range of contexts.