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Smart growth has been characterized as an approach to land use planning that makes communities livable; for example, restoring center cities and older suburbs and preserving open spaces. Thirteen states have smart growth laws; fifteen others are studying them. Godschalk examines what other states, like Maryland and Washington, are doing and what North Carolina might do.
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Godschalk describes four major turning points in education planning in the country during the last half of the 20th-century and their impact on the Department of City and Regional Planning at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The turning points are the adoption of a social science-based curriculum; the development of functional specializations beyond comprehensive planning; the introduction of computer technology; and globalization.
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Until recently, the plans and programs employed by coastal communities to help mitigate hurricane and severe storm impacts have been poorly documented. This article seeks a better understanding of local hazard mitigation measures and their effectiveness in reducing storm threats. Results show not only a high priority for hazard mitigation but also a high reliance on development management approaches.