Development at the Urban Fringe and Beyond

Heimlich, Ralph; Anderson, William

ISBN 10: 1249319803 / ISBN 13: 9781249319801

Published by Bibliogov, 2012

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Print on Demand pp. 92.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Development at the Urban Fringe and Beyond
• Publisher: Bibliogov
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1249319803
• ISBN 13: 9781249319801
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Land development in the United States is following two routes: expansion of urban areas and large-lot development (greater than 1 acre per house) in rural areas. Urban expansion claimed more than 1 million acres per year between 1960 and 1990, yet is not seen as a threat to most farming, although it may reduce production of some high-value or specialty crops. The consequences of continued large-lot development may be less sanguine, since it consumes much more land per unit of housing than the typical suburb. Controlling growth and planning for it are the domains of State and local governments. The Federal Government may be able to help them in such areas as building capacity to plan and control growth, providing financial incentives for channeling growth in desirable directions, or coordinating local, regional, and State efforts.

About the Author

William Anderson is a historian, educator, and author of twenty-five books of biography, travel, and history. His groundbreaking research on Laura Ingalls Wilder and her books led to many HarperCollins titles, including Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Biography, Laura Ingalls Wilder Country, and A Little House Sampler. He has also written for Travel & Leisure, the Saturday Evening Post, the Christian Science Monitor, and many other national magazines. Anderson is a frequent speaker at conferences, schools, and libraries. He makes his home in Michigan.