Record #:

6818

Author(s):

Levofsky, Amber

Abstract:

Levofsky writes, \"As metro areas continue to grow, rural communities will play a critical role in absorbing population and economic activity.\" Some rural communities have dealt with this growth through low-density development, including commercial strips, multi-lot planned housing developments, and outlying locations of public buildings. Other areas are employing smart growth techniques to preserve open space, maintain community character, provide adequate, affordable housing, and encourage compact, mixed-use development. Levofsky outlines the different patterns of sprawl and presents seven case studies that highlight smart growth successes in addressing rural sprawl.

Source:

Carolina Planning (NoCar HT 393 N8 C29x), Vol. 29 Issue 1, Winter 2003, p3-21, il, f

Subject(s):

Cities and towns--Growth; Land use--Planning; Urbanization

Record #:

6819

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

With this article, CAROLINA PLANNING begins a series of interviews with planning professionals across North Carolina. The series \"aims to offer insight into how planning takes shape in a variety of professional contexts.\" Roger S. Waldon, planning director for the town of Chapel Hill, is the first interviewee. Waldon began his work in Chapel Hill in 1983.

Source:

Carolina Planning (NoCar HT 393 N8 C29x), Vol. 29 Issue 1, Winter 2003, p24-25, il

Subject(s):

Planners--Chapel Hill; Waldon, Roger S.; Land use--Planning--Chapel Hill