Balancing nature and commerce in gateway communities /

Balancing Nature and Commerce in Gateway Communities provides lessons in how to preserve the character and integrity of communities and landscapes without sacrificing local economic well-being. The authors describe economic development strategies, land-use planning processes, and conservation tools...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Howe, Jim, 1961-
Otros Autores: McMahon, Edward, 1947-, Propst, Luther
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : Island Press, ©1997.
Temas:
Land use, Rural > Environmental aspects > United States.
Land use, Rural > Economic aspects > United States.
Real estate development > Environmental aspects > United States.
Biotic communities > Economic aspects > United States.
Community development > Environmental aspects > United States.
Nature conservation > Economic aspects > United States > Case studies.
Utilisation agricole du sol > Aspect de l'environnement > États-Unis.
Utilisation agricole du sol > Aspect économique > États-Unis.
Promotion immobilière > Aspect de l'environnement > États-Unis.
Écosystèmes > Aspect économique > États-Unis.
Développement communautaire > Aspect de l'environnement > États-Unis.
Nature > Conservation > Aspect économique > États-Unis > Études de cas.
NATURE > Natural Resources.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Environmental Economics.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Green Business.
Biotic communities > Economic aspects.
Community development > Environmental aspects.
Land use, Rural > Economic aspects.
Land use, Rural > Environmental aspects.
Nature conservation > Economic aspects.
Real estate development > Environmental aspects.
Gemeindewirtschaft
Naturschutz
United States.
USA
Case studies.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Ch. 1. Introduction
  • Ch. 2. The Economic Value of Quality of Life
  • The Changing Global Economy / Ray Rasker. How Can Gateway Communities Enhance Quality of Life?
  • Ch. 3. Tourism: Bane or Boon? Weighing Tourism as an Option
  • The Economic Impact of Wildlife Habitat
  • The Economic Impact of Historic Preservation
  • The Economic Benefits of Protecting Battlefields
  • The Economic Benefits of Greenways
  • Ch. 4. The Secrets of Successful Communities. Develop a Widely Shared Vision. Create an Inventory of Local Resources. Build on Local Assets. Minimize the Need for Regulations
  • Conservation Easements. Meet the Needs of Both Landowner and Community. Team Up with Public Land Managers
  • Tips for Park and Refuge Managers. Recognize the Role of Nongovernmental Organizations. Provide Opportunities for Leaders to Step Forward. Pay Attention to Aesthetics
  • Ch. 5. Conclusion.

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