The practice of sustainable development
Porter, Douglas R.2000
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Going beyond the principles of smart growth and the new urbanism, the concept of sustainable development includes not only the physical elements of a community, but also the economic and social impacts of development and the long-term conservation of natural resources. The Practice of Sustainable Development is the first book to explain how development professionals can translate the ideals of sustainable development into practical techniques that consider the bottom line. Written by a team of experts, the book describes proven methods for site planning, designing, and building "green" projects that conserve natural resources, take advantage of existing urban structures, and improve the economic and social dimensions of a community, while considering the financial realities that developers must face. Packed with examples from throughout the nation, the book demonstrates how the latest technologies and techniques have been applied in projects ranging from small to large scale, in both urban and greenfield settings.
Main title:
The practice of sustainable development / by Douglas R. Porter, Rutherford H. Platt, Christopher Leinberger, Edward J. Blakely, Susan Maxman, Thomas Cahill, RolfSauer, Robert Hotes, Muscoe Martin, Don Prowler, George Brewster
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Imprint:
Washington DC Urban Land Institute 2000
Collation:
162 p. illustrations maps
Contents:
Chapter 1. A Brief Introduction to Sustainable Development / Douglas R. Porter -- Chapter 2. Dimensions of Sustainability in Development / Douglas R. Porter -- Chapter 3. Ecology and Land Development Past Approaches and New Directions / Rutherford H. Platt -- Chapter 4. The Connection Between Sustainability and Economic Development / Christopher Leinberger -- Chapter 5. Social Equity and Sustainable Development Rules for Building Better Communities / Edward J. Blakely -- Chapter 6. Site Development Practices Creating Sustainable and Profitable Developments / Douglas R. Porter, Tom Cahill and Rolf Sauer -- Chapter 7. Sustainable Building / Susan Maxman, Robert Hotes, Muscoe Martin, Don Prowler, George Brewster and Douglas R. Porter -- Chapter 8. Achieving Sustainable Development / Douglas R. Porter and George Brewster -- Afterword / Douglas R. Porter.
ISBN:
0874208319 (pbk)
Dewey class:
711.4 PRA
Local class:
711.4
Language:
English
Subject:
Ecologically sustainable developmentSustainable development -- United StatesUrban renewalUrban renewal -- United StatesCities and towns -- Growth -- Environmental aspects -- United StatesCities and towns -- United StatesCities and towns -- United States -- GrowthCities and towns -- Growth -- Environmental aspects
BRN:
86736
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