Smart Growth: From Sprawl to Sustainability

Smart Growth: From Sprawl to Sustainability is a comprehensive guide for urban planners and city officials who are looking to create more sustainable and livable communities. The book provides a detailed overview of the principles of smart growth, including how to promote mixed-use development, create walkable and bikeable communities, and preserve open space.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the principles of smart growth. The second part discusses the benefits of smart growth, including how it can help to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and create more affordable housing. The third part provides a detailed guide to implementing smart growth principles in your community.

Smart Growth: From Sprawl to Sustainability is an essential resource for urban planners and city officials who are looking to create more sustainable and livable communities. The book provides a wealth of information on the principles of smart growth, the benefits of smart growth, and how to implement smart growth principles in your community.

Table of Contents

• Part 1: An Overview of the Principles of Smart Growth
• Chapter 1: What is Smart Growth?
• Chapter 2: The Benefits of Smart Growth
• Chapter 3: The Principles of Smart Growth
• Part 2: How to Implement Smart Growth Principles in Your Community
• Chapter 4: Creating Mixed-Use Developments
• Chapter 5: Creating Walkable and Bikeable Communities
• Chapter 6: Preserving Open Space
• Part 3: Case Studies of Smart Growth in Action
• Chapter 7: Smart Growth in Portland, Oregon
• Chapter 8: Smart Growth in Curitiba, Brazil
• Chapter 9: Smart Growth in Vancouver, Canada

About the Author

Dr. Jane Smith is a professor of urban planning at the University of California, Berkeley. She is a leading expert on smart growth and has written extensively on the topic. Her work has been published in numerous academic journals and she has given presentations on smart growth all over the world.