This land [electronic resource] : the battle over sprawl and the future of America / Anthony Flint.
By: Flint, Anthony.
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Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006Description: 298 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.Subject(s): Cities and towns -- United States -- Growth | Real estate development -- United States | Suburbs -- United States | Land use -- United StatesGenre/Form: Electronic books.DDC classification: 307.76/0973 Online resources: An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view | Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-278) and index.
Introduction : developing America -- Grids and greenfields -- Suburbia's promise, and curse -- New paradigm : new urbanism -- The smart growth revolution -- Walk daily, buy local, build green -- Hands off my land -- Dream defenders and Sprawl Inc. -- Pitched battles -- The density dilemma -- Smart, and fair -- Planning and disaster -- Conclusion: Six healthy habits for sensible growth.
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