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365
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The authors discuss the 1973 Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) and its implications for the North Carolina coast.
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31554
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The Qualla Housing Authority is planning to carve and build new brick dwellings for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians directly within the mountains of Western North Carolina, but various soil conservation problems are associated with such a project. The Soil Conservation Service recommended to use a high-pressure hydroseeder to plant grass, prevent erosion and maintain a foundation.
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25952
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Local participation in land use planning is being considered the best way to overcome the pitfalls of rapid development. In response, the 1973 North Carolina General Assembly passed the Land Policy Act which created a land policy council to promote patterns of sound environmental land use that also encourage and support local governments exercise their responsibilities.
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11225
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Since 1969, Ronald F. Scott has worked for North Carolina as its state planning officer. Scott discusses land use planning and the effect of the three new land use bills.
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We the People of North Carolina
(NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 31 Issue 11, Nov 1973,
p85-86, 239-240, il, por
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11227
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North Carolina's U.S. Senators and five members of the Congressional delegation share their views on land use planning at the state level. They are Senators Sam Ervin, Jr. and Jesse Helms and Congressmen David Henderson, Walter B. Jones, Richardson Preyer, Charlie Rose, and Roy A. Taylor.
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31710
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Many communities in North Carolina are experiencing rapid change as the population and urban development grows. John Shore, director of the North Carolina Land Use Congress, discusses land use base studies, the role of local government, taxation, public investment, and land use regulations.
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31711
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This article discusses land use in North Carolina, and the challenges of balancing economic development with environmental preservation. Three bills which are currently pending in the legislature in Raleigh include the State Land Use and Classification Bill, Mountain Area Management Bill, and Coastal Area Management Bill.
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31731
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North Carolina has been accurately described as a fortune state, with good soil, adequate water a favorable climate, and quantities of open land. With multiple land users seeking to access this land, the Soil Conservation Service provides professional help on planning the best use for a tract of land. This article discusses the agency and their services to land use, protection, development and a variety of other needs.
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32054
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Families can lose substantial amounts of money and suffer many inconveniences because they are selecting poor homesites. In this article, soil scientists from North Carolina State University discuss the diversity of soil types found in the state and characteristics of suitable sites for land development.
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