Category: Case Studies
Saving Farmland, Growing Cities: A Framework for Implementing Effective Farmland Conservation Policies in the San Joaquin Valley
This publication from American Farmland Trust analyzes current efforts in California's San Joaquin Valley to preserve farmland, and makes concrete recommendations to help stop farm and ranch land conversion to housing developments and mini-malls. The st… more »
Land Use and Traffic Congestion
This new study by the Arizona DOT confirms the strong relationship between compact, transportation-efficient development and vehicular travel reduction. The study found that key drivers of travel reduction include density and compactness of land uses;… more »
Vibrant Rural Communities—NADO Case Study Series
The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) is releasing a series of case studies describing how rural regions and small towns across the country are growing local and regional economies and creating stronger communities. This series wi… more »
Sustainable Community Case Study Database
The Partnership for Sustainable Communities has launched the Sustainable Community Case Study Database. This online resource provides access to research and reports on communities that are working with HUD, DOT, EPA, and other Federal agencies to invest… more »
Toward Sustainable Communities—4th edition
This comprehensive update presents a leading-edge overview of community sustainability. Compelling new case studies and expanded treatment of sustainability in rural as well as urban settings are complemented by contributions from a range of experts aro… more »
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