Über dieses Produkt

Product Identifiers

PublisherIsland Press

ISBN-101597267309

ISBN-139781597267304

eBay Product ID (ePID)99523616

Product Key Features

Number of Pages773 Pages

Publication NameEnvironmental Land Use Planning and Management : Second Edition

LanguageEnglish

SubjectUrban & Land Use Planning, Public Policy / Regional Planning

Publication Year2011

TypeTextbook

AuthorJohn Randolph

Subject AreaPolitical Science, Architecture

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.7 in

Item Weight82.5 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2011-026558

ReviewsThroughout this second edition of his excellent book, John Randolph demonstrates a key principle of environmental planning: we must continually respond to new issues, knowledge, and techniques. He does so wonderfully here, providing an essential resource for anyone engaged in the work of understanding, analyzing, and planning for sustainable built and natural environments., Comprehensive, eminently readable, and timely, Randolph's illustrated account of the fields of land use and environmental planning is remarkable. This is a seminal book for scholars and educators as well as managers and decision-makers., This is the book that environmental and water planners have been waiting for since the 1969 publication of McHarg's Design With Nature ...Randolph has produced a comprehensive text for the modern environmental planner., John Randolph provides a splendid, comprehensive source for the environmental aspects of land use planning. Anyone attempting to prepare a land use plan should start with this useful book.

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal333.73

SynopsisSince the first publication of this landmark textbook in 2004, it has received high praise for its clear, comprehensive, and practical approach. The second edition continues to offer a unique framework for teaching and learning interdisciplinary environmental planning, incorporating the latest thinking, newest research findings, and numerous, updated case studies into the solid foundation of the first edition. The book has been reorganized based on feedback from instructors, and contains a new chapter entitled "Land Use, Energy, Air Quality and Climate Change." Throughout, boxes have been added on such topics as federal laws, state and local environmental programs, and critical problems and responses. This new edition addresses three broad subject areas. Part I, "Environmental Planning and Management," provides an overview of the field, along with the fundamentals of land use planning, and presents a collaborative approach to environmental planning. Part II, "Sustainable Land Use Principles and Planning Analysis," considers environmental and geospatial information; soils, topography, and land use; stream flow, flooding, and runoff; stormwater management and stream restoration; groundwater hydrology; landscape ecology; wildlife habitats and biodiversity; energy, air quality and climate change; and methods for land analysis. Part III, "Managing Watersheds, Ecosystems and Development to Achieve Sustainable Communities," explains the principles of ecosystem management, restoration, and protection; land conservation; and the mitigation of natural hazards. With this thoroughly revised second edition, Environmental Land Use Planning and Management maintains its preeminence as the leading textbook in its field., Since the first publication of this landmark textbook in 2004, it has received high praise for its clear, comprehensive, and practical approach. The second edition continues to offer a unique framework for teaching and learning interdisciplinary environmental planning, incorporating the latest thinking, newest research findings, and numerous, updated case studies into the solid foundation of the first edition. The book has been reorganized based on feedback from instructors, and contains a new chapter entitled ""Land Use, Energy, Air Quality and Climate Change."" Throughout, boxes have been added on such topics as federal laws, state and local environmental programs, and critical problems and responses. This new edition addresses three broad subject areas. Part I, ""Environmental Planning and Management,"" provides an overview of the field, along with the fundamentals of land use planning, and presents a collaborative approach to environmental planning. Part II, ""Sustainable Land Use Principles and Planning Analysis,"" considers environmental and geospatial information; soils, topography, and land use; stream flow, flooding, and runoff; stormwater management and stream restoration; groundwater hydrology; landscape ecology; wildlife habitats and biodiversity; energy, air quality and climate change; and methods for land analysis. Part III, ""Managing Watersheds, Ecosystems and Development to Achieve Sustainable Communities,"" explains the principles of ecosystem management, restoration, and protection; land conservation; and the mitigation of natural hazards. With this thoroughly revised second edition, Environmental Land Use Planning and Management maintains its preeminence as the leading textbook in its field., Environmental Land Use Planning and Management offers students, instructors, and professionals a comprehensive and practical foundation for building sustainable communities through integrated planning. Widely recognized as a leading resource in the field, this second edition strengthens its interdisciplinary approach with updated research, new case studies, and expanded content on pressing environmental challenges. Organized into three parts, the book provides a clear roadmap for understanding and applying core principles. Part I introduces environmental planning and land use fundamentals, with an emphasis on collaboration and systems thinking. Part II explores tools and topics essential to sustainable land use, including soils and topography, hydrology, stormwater management, biodiversity, and climate change--with a new chapter connecting land use to energy, air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions. Part III offers guidance on managing watersheds, conserving ecosystems, and mitigating natural hazards to support long-term community resilience. This edition has been thoughtfully revised based on instructor feedback, with reorganized content for improved clarity and usability. Informative sidebars highlight key federal and local policies, real-world problems, and solutions grounded in current practice. Whether used in the classroom or the field, Environmental Land Use Planning and Management provides the foundation for making informed decisions that protect ecosystems, reduce risk, and support sustainable development., Since the first publication of this landmark textbook in 2004, it has received high praise for its clear, comprehensive, and practical approach. The second edition continues to offer a unique framework for teaching and learning interdisciplinary environmental planning, incorporating the latest thinking, newest research findings, and ......

LC Classification NumberHD108.3.R36 2011