The environmental planning handbook for sustainable communities and regions / Tom Daniels.
| Author/creator | Daniels, Thomas L. author. |
| Other author | American Planning Association, publisher. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication | Chicago : American Planning Association, Planners Press, [2014] |
| Copyright Date | ©2014 |
| Description | 1 online resource (xliii, 747 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color.) |
| Supplemental Content | Taylor and Francis |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Taking stock of the local environment and creating an environmental action plan -- The legal, economic, ethical, and ecological foundations of environmental planning -- Planning for sustainable air quality -- Planning for climate change : mitigation and adaptation -- Planning for a sustainable water supply -- Planning for sustainable water quality -- Planning for solid waste and recycling -- Toxic substances and hazardous waste -- Protecting the nation's landscape treasures -- Planning for wildlife habitat -- Planning and managing wetlands -- Coastal zone management -- Planning for natural hazards and natural disasters -- Planning for sustainable working landscapes : farmland and ranchland -- Planning for sustainable working landscapes : forestry -- Planning for mining -- Planning for energy -- Transportation planning and the environment -- Making green cities, suburbs, and metro regions -- Greenfield development and site design -- Positive trends and urgent needs for sustainable environmental planning. |
| Abstract | Environmental protection is a global issue that largely depends on effective and timely action at the local level. In The Environmental Planning Handbook, Tom Daniels clarifies complex environmental issues, examines sustainability efforts, and offers step-by-step guidance for local governments to incorporate sustainable environmental quality into local and regional comprehensive planning. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 709-717) and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record. |
| Genre/form | Handbooks and manuals. |
| ISBN | 9781351179270 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1351179276 (electronic bk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |