Record #:

16871

Author(s):

Mosher, Katie

Abstract:

Coastal trees not only provide welcome shade to residents and visitors, but they also offer water- and air-quality benefits. This ongoing Sustainability Series includes a section on trees and plants and their benefits to the community.

Source:

Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Spring 2011, p14-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Trees; Sustainable community development

Record #:

31113

Author(s):

Chipley, Sealy; Giltz, Linda; Turner, Carrie

Abstract:

A companion piece to Clinch River, this “deep dive” case study reports on the GroWNC regional long-range planning initiative in western North Carolina and provide valuable insights into this collaboration.

Source:

Carolina Planning (NoCar HT 393 N8 C29x), Vol. 39 Issue , 2014, p39-42, map

Subject(s):

City planning--Regional planning; Economic development--North Carolina, Western; Sustainable community development; Regional planning; Economic development--North Carolina, Western; Sustainable community development

Record #:

28458

Author(s):

Burnham, Linda Frye

Abstract:

The creation of the Blue Heron intentional community in Chatham County and the members’ lifestyle are detailed. The community was created for those wanting to live a sustainable lifestyle, preserving natural resources, and living close to nature. The members talk about why they chose to live in the community, how the community has changed their life, how the community was formed, and what the goals of the community are.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 6, February 1995, p10-12 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sustainable community development; Community development; Chatham County--Description and travel; Utopias