|
|
 |
Increasing numbers of Americans are
fleeing cities and suburbs for the small towns and open spaces that surround
national and state parks, wildlife refuges, historic sites, and other
public lands. With their scenic beauty and high quality of life, these
"gateway communities" have become a magnet for those looking to escape
the congestion and fast tempo of contemporary American society.
Yet without savvy planning, gateway communities could easily meet
the same fate as the suburban communities that were the promised land
of an earlier generation. This volume can help prevent that from happening.
The authors offer practical and proven lessons on how residents of
a gateway community can protect a community's identity while stimulating
a healthy economy and safeguarding nearby natural and historic resources.
They describe economic development strategies, land-use planning processes,
and conservation tools that communities all over the country have found
effective. Each strategy or process is explained with specific examples,
and numerous profiles and case studies clearly demonstrate how different
communities have coped with the challenges of growth and development.
Among the cities profiled are Boulder, Colorado; Townsend and Pittman
Center, Tennessee; Gettysburg, Pennsylvania; Tyrrell County, North Carolina;
Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Sanibel Island, Florida; Calvert County, Maryland;
Tuscon, Arizona; and Mount Desert Island, Maine.
Balancing Nature and Commerce in Gateway Communities provides
important lessons in how to preserve the character and integrity of
communities and landscapes without sacrificing local economic well-being.
It is an important resource for planners, developers, local officials,
and concerned citizens working to retain the high quality of life and
natural beauty of these cities and towns.
Reviews
“Balancing Nature and Commerce in Gateway Communities highlights
the practical, offers specific prescriptions, and emphasizes the positive
opportunities of managing change in places where people really want
to visit or settle.” “This book is essential for anyone concerned with preserving community
character and healthy natural systems while promoting a vibrant local
economy.” “Park and refuge managers need to build partnerships beyond their
boundaries if they’re going to protect what is inside them. Their future
conservation successes will depend on honest dialogue and a genuine
effort to involve local communities. This book tells us who is setting
the standard for these partnerships.” About the Authors
Jim Howe is director of conservation programs at The Nature Conservancy,
Central and Western New York Chapter in Rochester, New York.
Ed McMahon is director of the American Greenways Program at the Conservation
Fund in Arlington, Virginia.
Luther Propst is executive director of the Sonoran Institute in Tucson,
Arizona.
Original (Pre-Discount)
Price: $25.00
|
|||||||||||||||
Info On Discounts & Purchasing 
