Cities and Growth: A Policy Handbook

by Roger L. Kemp (Editor)

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786431977
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	11/20/2007
Pages:	316
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Roger 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.

Table of Contents

Table 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     
Index     

Editorial 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.

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"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 enviroment, as well as practical and informative for those interested in local, county, and state planning"

Reference Reviews

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