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Conservation design for subdivisions : a practical guide to creating open space networks /

"In Conservation Design for Subdivisions, Randall G. Arendt explores better ways of designing new residential developments. He presents a practical handbook for residential developers, site designers, local officials, and landowners that explains how to implement new ideas about land-use planni...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Arendt, Randall
Autores Corporativos: Natural Lands Trust, American Planning Association, American Society of Landscape Architects
Otros Autores: Harper, Holly
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : Island Press, ©1996.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction. Natural Lands: Special Places in Your Community
  • Ch. 1. How This Handbook Can Help You
  • Ch. 2. Conventional Layouts versus "Conservation Designs": Comparisons and Contrasts
  • Ch. 3. Advantages of Conservation Design
  • Ch. 4. Roles and Responsibilities of Various Parties
  • Ch. 5. Steps Involved in Designing Conservation Subdivisions: A Straightforward Approach
  • Ch. 6. Linking Conservation Lands in Future Subdivisions to Create an Interconnected Open Space Network: A Greener Vision
  • Ch. 7. Creating Conservation Subdivision Designs on Seven Different Sites
  • Ch. 8. Regulatory Improvements
  • Ch. 9. Management Techniques for Conservation Lands
  • Ch. 10. Toward a New Land Ethic in Your Community
  • App. A. Summary of Conservation Statistics for the Seven Sites Described in Chapter 7
  • App. B. Results of Citizens' Design Exercise at Poconos Workshop
  • App. C. Detailed Houselot Designs at Higher Net Densities
  • App. D. Sample House Designs for Compact Lots in Open Space Layouts
  • App. E. Economic Benefits of Open Space upon Real Estate
  • App. F. Sample of Real Estate Ads Mentioning Proximity of Homes to Greenways
  • App. G. Sample of Newspaper Articles Related to Conservation Design Issues
  • App. H. Model Ordinance Provisions.