Shift to Smart Growth State and Regional Approaches to Managing Growth and Change

Updating his previous books on planning and growth management, John DeGrove examines the evolution of smart growth systems in nine key states across the country: Oregon, Florida, New Jersey, Maine, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Maryland, and Washington. The chapters identify the major issues that precipitated the adoption of new systems; pinpoint the key stakeholders in new legislation; describe the features of various growth management systems; outline the implementation records; and examine the political prospects of future systems. DeGrove traces the evolution of legislation and planning efforts to contain sprawl patterns of development so that sustainable natural and urban systems can be established and maintained over time.DeGrove, John Melvin is the author of 'Shift to Smart Growth State and Regional Approaches to Managing Growth and Change', published 2005 under ISBN 9781558441422 and ISBN 1558441425.