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Overview"This reference work covers the rapidly evolving field of ""cities and growth""; provides the framework and background for the emergence of best growth management practices in America's cities in recent years; includes numerous case studies, or best practices available for reference; focuses on the future of planning practices; and examines future trends, societal changes, urban growth patterns, cities and their infrastructure, and cities and their environment. The appendices include a listing of U.S. periodicals focusing on urban planning practices, a glossary of urban planning terms, a regional resource directory and a national resource directory." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roger L. KempPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.544kg ISBN: 9780786431977ISBN 10: 0786431970 Pages: 316 Publication Date: 20 November 2007 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface PART I. CITIES AND GROWTH 1. Cities, Land Use, and Transportation Curtis Johnson 2. Cities and Economic Development Richard C. Feiock and Moon-Gi Jeong 3. Cities and Development Impact Fees Emil Malizia 4. Counties and Growth Management Tom Arrandale 5. States and Growth Management Dennis Farney PART II. THE BEST PRACTICES 6. Apopka Creates New Community Vision for Its Future Robert B. Denhardt and Joseph E. Gray 7. Athens, Other Cities, Preserve Their Neighborhoods John O’Looney 8. Atlanta Takes Measures to Revive Its Inner-City Dan E. Sweat and Jacquelyn A. Anthony 9. Austin, Other Cities, Go “Green” in Their Core Matt Stansberry 10. Berea, Other Cities, Manage Growth through Environmental Controls Nancy Stark and Hamilton Brown 11. Bernards Embraces Nature to Enhance Its Downtown Peter A. Messina 12. Boston, Other Cities, Use CDCs for Urban Renewal Alexander von Hoffman 13. Boulder Metro Area Shares Revenues to Restrict New Development Richard M. Sheehan 14. Bozeman, Other Cities, Use Nonprofits to Protect Nature Todd Wilkinson 15. Cape Coral Uses Interactive Growth Model to Plot Its Future Paul Van Buskirk, Carleton Ryffel, and Darryl Clare 16. Cherry Hill Embraces Mixed Uses for Its Commercial Center Bernie Platt 17. Colorado Springs Focuses on Nature to Revive Its Downtown Mark A. Nuszer 18. Concord Emphasizes Restorative Development for Its Downtown Storm Cunningham 19. Cumming Focuses on Its Neighborhoods for Sustainable Development Stella Tarnay 20. Eastville Enhances Its Economy through Environmental Protection Lance Metzler, Mary Lechner, and Timothy Hayes 21. Franklin, Other Cities, Revitalize Main Streets to Improve Their Inner Core Kim A. O’Connell 22. Hanover Uses “Civic Index” to Improve Its Downtown David A. Bloom 23. Hartford Works with Local College to Renew Its Inner-City Neighborhoods Rob Gurwitt 24. Hoboken, Other Cities, Focus on Affordable Housing for Inner-City Renewal Susan Bass Levin 25. Irwindale Uses Redevelopment to Revitalize Its Downtown John F. Shirey 26. Las Vegas, Other Cities, Use State-of-the-Art Digital Practices in Their Downtowns David Gales 27. Lowell, Other Cities, Preserve Their Heritage Edward T. McMahon 28. Memphis Focuses on Housing to Save Its Downtown Ellen Perlman 29. Minneapolis, Other Cities, Redevelop Contaminated Land Areas Charles Bartsch 30. Nashua Takes Measures to Reduce Global Warming Jennifer Schroeder 31. Oakland, Other Cities, Use Technology to Guide Urban Growth Ken Snyder 32. Parkville Approves Mixed Land Uses to Revitalize Its Main Street Bill Quitmeier, Pat Hawver, and Barbara Lance 33. Riverside, Other Cities, Improve Their Development Review Process Gerald Newfarmer, Amy Cohen Paul, and Rebekka Hosken 34. Rochester Uses Citizen Stakeholders to Revitalize Inner-City Neighborhoods Jarle Crocker 35. St. Louis, Other Cities, Use Citizen Input to Guide Urban Growth David Rusk 36. St. Maries Takes Steps to Preserve Its Forest Land Mark Matthews 37. St. Paul Officials Work with Citizens to Create an Inner-City Park Vicki Monks 38. San Diego Revises Its General Plan to Guide Future Urban Growth Nancy Bragado 39. Santa Rosa Goes “Green” to Enhance Its Environment Dell Tredinnick 40. Sarasota Improves Safety in Its Neighborhoods through Enhanced Urban Design Practices Sherry Plaster Carter 41. Seattle, Other Cities, Take Steps to Improve Their Air Quality and Environment Josh Goodman 42. Silver Spring, Other Communities, Take Steps to Improve Their Inner-Ring Suburbs Mary Ann Barton 43. Sitka, Other Cities, Work with Nonprofits to Promote Conservation Rebecca Bryant 44. South Amboy Improves Its Waterfront to Revitalize Its Aging Downtown Allan Hope 45. Stamford, Other Cities, Use Land Trusts to Preserve Their Open Spaces Christine Woodside 46. Taos Uses Nonprofit Organization to Restore and Preserve Native Lands Richard Mahler 47. Tulare, Other Cities, Use Redevelopment to Enhance Community Safety John F. Shirey 48. Vancouver Promotes Inner-City Housing to Create a Vibrant Downtown Alan Ehrenhalt 49. West Des Moines, Other Cities, Create Mixed-Use Town Centers to Preserve Their Downtowns Mike Sheridan Part III. The Future 50. Cities, Change, and Growth Roger L. Kemp 51. Cities and Their Infrastructure Roger L. Kemp 52. Cities and Their Environment Kevin Fletcher 53. Telecities and the Future Joseph N. Pelton 54. Sustainable Communities and the Future Susan F. Boyd Appendices: I. Periodicals Focusing on Planning II. Glossary III. Acronyms and Abbreviations IV. Regional Resources V. National Resources About the Editor and Contributors IndexReviews"""essential""--ARBA; ""both public and academic libraries would do well to obtain a copy of this book, as citizens and scholars alike will find the information applicable for teaching in the academic environment, as well as practical and informative for those interested in local, county, and state planning""--Reference Reviews." essential --ARBA; both public and academic libraries would do well to obtain a copy of this book, as citizens and scholars alike will find the information applicable for teaching in the academic environment, as well as practical and informative for those interested in local, county, and state planning --Reference Reviews. Author InformationRoger L. Kemp, Ph.D., ICMA-CM, has been a city manager on both the East and West coasts for more than 25 years. He is presently Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at Golden Gate University and a Fellow of The Academy of Political Science. 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