Daniels, Thomas L.,

The environmental planning handbook for sustainable communities and regions / Tom Daniels. - Second edition. - xliii, 747 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) ; 28 cm

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 709-717) and index.

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.

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Environmental policy--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Community development--United States--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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333.7209 DAN / .D33 2014

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