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Until recently, conventional agricultural production was never questioned. But environmentalists and family farm advocates have become concerned with quality of environment and community. Sustainable agriculture, studied under the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE), is an alternative, organic, regenerative approach to agricultural output.
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This article describes the motivations of investors, the obstacles to attracting investment to preservation ventures, public development needs addressed by preservation, financing tools available for housing rehabilitation, and the benefits of public-private partnerships for increasing investment in such ventures.
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The importance of homeownership is deeply embedded in our society. Public officials herald the virtues of homeownership and have developed policies to increase homeownership for low- and moderate-income households. As a result, there are many publicly-sponsored homeownership programs operating in communities throughout the country, including North Carolina.
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The planning procedures involved in providing transportation within urbanized areas have undergone major transformations. Transportation efficiency and clean air acts require administrators to develop public involvement processes. To meet these requirements, the Greensboro Department of Transportation has changed their approach towards public involvement through the development of innovative concepts.
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National transportation focus has shifted to more integrated approaches of developing transportation systems that support parking policies, bicycle paths, and transit-oriented development. With greater emphasis on transit and non-automobile modes of transportation, professionals are challenged to explore more cost-effective, efficient approaches to deliver transit service and integrate various modes. One such North Carolina community, Winston-Salem is investigating improvements through the implementation of advanced communication and information technologies.
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The South has always been supportive of the military since the founding of our country, and southern cities have benefited economically from this relationship since the end of World War II. This relationship has evolved so that many Southern cities have become dependent on the military and defense industries for their livelihood. A hypothetical scenario in which the military and defense industries closed bases and defense production facilities would show the real economic impact. This article examines various southern examples such as Jacksonville and Fayetteville, NC and Hampton Roads, VA to understand the outcome of potential demilitarization on certain communities.
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Gurley encourages planners to teach kids about the planning profession and its impact on society and provides an overview of the American Planning Association's efforts to teach children about the profession and the resources available in states like North Carolina.
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15958
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As the hog farm industry grows in North Carolina, so do the environmental implications that accompany it. This article examines the environmental dangers that the hog farm industry poses to North Carolina's rivers and streams, and addresses the legal protections against regulation by state and federal legislatures against prevention and protection.
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Urban and regional planners forecast population size and number of school-aged children to estimate the demand for public facilities and services over near-term and long-term planning horizons. They also estimate the economic, environmental and fiscal impacts of new development projects on local jurisdictions. State planners forecast public-school enrollments generated by county-level residential development and demographic change.
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15960
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Livestock farm regulation, especially corporate hog farms, is the source of conflict throughout North Carolina. An important part of the State's economy, hog farming has become a significant political issue as well. The debate over hog farm regulation hinges on who should bear the costs of externalities associated with a high level of pork production.
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15961
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As a result of the recent federal welfare reform legislation, welfare recipients are being forced to find jobs. At the same time, the strong growth of the economy is leaving many Americans behind. Planners need to consider new ways to connect unemployed and underemployed people to jobs.
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15962
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While new residents to the mountain region of North Carolina bring a much-needed boost to the mountain economy, development also threatens the environment that makes the region a desirable place to live. It is imperative to explore alternative types of development that accommodate growth without compromising the natural beauty or resources of the mountain landscape. One promising alternative is conservation-oriented development, which harnesses the economic engine of development to help protect the natural environment.
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15964
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Many of North Carolina's most beautiful rural communities are home to remarkable natural resources. Sometimes, however, these unique environmental assets limit the area's economic development opportunities. Bakersville is one such community. Located at the base of Roan Mountain, an internationally significant natural area and the world's largest natural rhododendron garden, Bakersville boasts a rich cultural heritage. As North Carolina's mountains become increasingly affected by growth, Bakersville town leaders realized the importance of shaping the future of their community by attempting to maintain their small town character while revitalizing their local economy.
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Galster defines forced segregation as a residential pattern that is produced because of illegal activities in the housing market. Such activities compromise the integrity of urban spaces.
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A recent survey found that North Carolina communities are not yet addressing water quality in their comprehensive plans for future urban growth. Although water quality issues are deemed important, community plans are failing to connection between land use and water resource planning.
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