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"Water & Sewer Extension Policies as a Technique for Guiding Development." Nugent, Michael.
Explanation of what conditions are necessary for extension policies to guide development. Article focuses on funding mechanisms, legal considerations and political authority, connection fees, moratoria and annexation options in North Carolina.
"A Comparison of Land Use Legislation in Western North Carolina
& Vermont." Orsbon, Benjamin.
Documents rise of the recreation industry and the environmental & social effects of rural encroachment in the two areas. Compares design of state land use legislation and evaluates their effectiveness over the last five years.
"Is North Carolina Ready for Community-Based Corrections?"
Sandorf, Marilyn.
Discusses current operations of the juvenile correction system, overviews the community-based corrections model, lists constraints in its application, and encourages benefit-cost analysis in its use.
"Using Land Treatment for Municipal Wastewater Disposal."
Harrington, Winston.
Overviews land treatment process in wastewater disposal, compares costs of various treatment options, discusses environmental and social impacts, and identifies potential land use effects of treatment options.
"Coastal Area Management Act: Regional Planning for the State's
Coastal Areas." Cooper, Arthur & George, Stuart.
Overviews provisions of North Carolina's Coastal Management Act and outlines enhanced role of citizen planning in that process.
"Earnings in North Carolina: An Analysis of the Industrial Mix
and Local Effects." Crow, Robert & Stroup, Peter.
Discusses earnings gap between average earnings in North Carolina and the U.S. Calculates industrial mix and local effects to arrive at total earnings gap for all major industries and suggest means to reduce those gaps.
"The North Carolina Humble Case and Its Impact on Planned Unit
Developments." Carr, Frederick.
Discusses Humble case decision on special use permit process for planned unit developments and outlines impacts of the case on future use of special permits.
Vol. 2, Issue 1: (back
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"Showdown on the New River." Manuel, John S.
The debate over licensing of the Blue Ridge Power Project with its irresolvable conflict between environmental interests and energy needs is analyzed in a benefit-cost framework. Discusses New River controversy case pending before U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
"The Taxicab: Neglected Form of Transportation." Fravel, Fred,
Bach, Robert & Diiorio, Frank.
Long ignored by transportation planners & city officials, the taxi is beginning to emerge as an important means of providing low-cost, demand-responsive transportation service to the poor, elderly, and handicapped. The results of the North Carolina taxi study are presented along with recommendations.
"State Land Use Policy: New Directions in Planning?" Swindaman,
William.
A North Carolina land policy staffperson describes State Land Policy & State Land Classification System. The role of that system with its local designation of land classes is explained, along with the "greater than local concern" concept. Coordination of existing land use programs is also discussed.
"A Rejoinder: Questions on North Carolina Land Policy." Godschalk,
David.
University of North Carolina professor scrutinizes the State Land Use Policy. Key issues focus on multiple approach taken, balance among local, regional, and state governments during the planning, implementation, and regulatory phases, administrative feasibility, regional welfare, and fiscal.
"Is There an Alternative to the Nursing Home for North Carolina's
Elderly?" Cooper, Lynne Eickholt.
The institutionalized long term care system for the elderly is examined in light of new research. Presents the costs & benefits of long term care and two alternatives - home health care and geriatric day care - and recommends a shift of emphasis to geriatric day care.
"Areawide Water Quality: The 208 Planning Experience." Moreau,
David.
Section 208, or areawide water quality planning, is discussed. The author relates his perception of 208 after developing the work program at the Research Triangle in North Carolina.
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"Benefits and Drawbacks of the National Flood Insurance Program." Edelstein, Merryl.
The author assesses the National Flood Insurance program. Incentives created by the insurance end of the program do not always coincide with the program's intended goals. Her investigation poses questions of importance to jurisdictions enrolled or considering enrollment in NFIP.
"A New Hurrican Protection Plan for North Carolina's Barrier Islands."
Richardson, Craig.
The author evaluates the prospects of future hurricanes along the Carolina coast and actions taken to protect life, property, and the environment. More comprehensive recommendations are made which includes not only a warning, evacuation, and relief activities but preventative measures like building design criteria and land use controls.
"Flying into Turbulence: The Raleigh-Durham Airport Expansion Controversy."
Pattison, Charles.
The author examines the history of the battle between the Airport authority and impacted citizen and business interests over the expansion. The author believes that alternative plans are worthy of consideration.
"Planning at the Grassroots Level: The Guilford County Citizen
Participation Program." Price, Charles.
The author traces the history behind Guilford County's effort to develop a broad-based citizen participation program.
"Superfarms and the Coastal Environment: An In-Depth Look at a
Large-Scale Problem." Pugh, Mary Joan Manley.
The article assesses the major effects superfarms are likely to have on coastal area's sensitive ecosystem and compares these impacts with those of alternative uses.
"The Site-Value Tax: Its Potential Effect on Urban and County Land
Uses in North Carolina." Chester, Edwin.
The author reviews the theoretical arguments favoring site-value taxation and empirically investigates the effect a change from property tax to site-value taxation would have on various land uses in two North Carolina urban centers and their counties.
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"An Overview: Energy & Policy." Pollock, Blair & Bell, Fleming.
Historical energy supply and demand data in North Carolina are presented, as well as the institutional framework of energy policy in the state.
"A Blueprint for Short-Term Petroleum Supply Crisis Management."
LaPointe, Thomas.
The author outlines the federal strategies for short term supply crisis management and comments on their implications to state & local policymaking.
"Comment: The State is Prepared for a Short-Term Petroleum Crisis."
Two members of the Energy Division in North Carolina's Department of Military & Veteran Affairs assess the state's Emergency Energy Program.
"A Peak Load Pricing Policy for North Carolina's Utilities."
Bidwell, Miles & Bonnes, Jean.
Rising electric rates, influenced by high construction costs for new plants, has encouraged exploration of more efficient & equitable pricing mechanisms. Arguments for a peak load or time of day pricing scheme are examined.
"The Other Arms Race: The Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactor and
the Plutonium Safeguards Problem." Hyman, Eric.
A large percentage of U.S. energy research has focused on nuclear technology, especially the liquid metal reactor. The author concludes that further research on the risk differential between the LMFBR and uranium based reactors be undertaken before continuing the program.
"Single Family Home Solar Heating and Cooling." Kanak Jr.,
Donald Perry.
The author describes a solar heating and cooling system for a single family home located in the Southeast, and examines the system's lifetime costs & benefits.
"The Feasibility of a Multiple Residence Solar Energy System."
Coyman, Ernest.
Solar heating and cooling would only decrease our dependency on fossil fuels by a small amount. This article assesses the economic feasibility of solar electricity generation in North Carolina on the scale of a planned unit development.
"Where Do Local Governments Fit into an Energy Conservation Strategy?"
Harrington, William.
The author discusses alternative approaches to local government involvement in energy conservation. Local governments may seek energy savings in building, urban transportation, and land use through the proffered local energy conservation strategies.
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"Historic Preservation & Urban Housing Policy." Berndt, Chris Schubert.
The potential contribution of historic preservation to urban housing problems has been largely ignored. Preservation today is expanding traditional concerns to include relevant urban housing policy issues. A case study of Wilmington, North Carolina is examined as evidence.
"A Housing Reinvestment Strategy for Durham, North Carolina."
Weissman, Seth.
Certain inner-city neighborhoods, while in need of preservation and improvement, have little market attractiveness. The author suggests a reinvestment strategy for a medium sized southern city which would stabilize the market and improve housing conditions.
"Monitoring Change in Residential Neighborhoods." Silverman,
Ann.
Prevention of decline in residential neighborhoods requires a system of data collection. An understanding of neighborhood change process and recognition of availability and costs of data is important. The author develops a monitoring system and illustrates application in Wilimington.
"Towards An Updated Approach to Neighborhood Planning." Richman,
Alan Mark.
Views of the neighborhood have changed substantially, and planning needs have also changed. Neighborhood concepts and needs are reviewed, along with planning requirements. Several models for planning are assessed.
"Computers and Planning in Small Cities." Jay, Joseph.
Many small planning agencies have not developed computer systems due to apprehension about high costs, increased manpower, and preconceptions. The author explains why these are fears more than facts, and describes benefits of in-house processing using Durham City Planning department experience.
"The Distinction Between Economic Development & Economic Growth:
Implications for North Carolina Development Policy." Horowitz,
Mark & Rogers, Thomas.
The authors separate the determinants of wage into economic growth & development components and suggest the importance of development component in understanding cross-state wage differences. Find that North Carolina's development policies focus more on growth than development.
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"Urban Land Use Policy in an Era of Constraints." Chapin, F. Stuart Jr.
The role of the urban planner is changing rapidly due to demands on localities made by disparate federal & state programs that increase complexities and decrease local control. The author identifies points of greatest tension and makes predictions for the future.
"Growth Management for Barrier Island Communities: A Comparative
Evaluation." Harbeck, Glenn.
The attempts of two southeastern communities to control growth in rapid development period are examined. Harbeck contrasts and evaluates programs in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina and Sanibel, Florida. Growth management can only be as good as state enabling legislation and coastal management programs that guide their formulation.
"Rural Land Use Mapping by Satellite: A Case Study of Region D
COG, North Carolina." Orsbon, Benjamin & Reiman, Richard.
Satellite imagery can be used to help construct an existing land use map in rural areas. This case study of the use of LANDSAT data in a mountain region of North Carolina illustrates the economies, advantages, and disadvantages of its use. Rural contexts are also described.
"Measuring Public Values in Environmental Assessment." Clary,
Bruce.
Determining citizen opinion of plan alternatives is often complicated because citizens do not fully understand the alternatives. Clary presents a technique that relies on environmental valuation and the effects of various alternative plans. The techniques is applied to the Raleigh-Durham airport controversy.
"Determining Community Attitudes and Preferences for Programs &
Services." Nardi, Bonnie & Harding, Joe.
A survey method for obtaining citizen input is presented. In this two stage process, called Heuristic Elicitation, community needs, interests, and problems are determined through interviews and then quantified through questionnaires. Applications to health planning in North Carolina and community facility design in New Mexico are described.
"Solid Waste as a Supplemental Fuel for Power Plants in North Carolina."
Axler, Norman.
Solid waste is potentially a supplemental fuel for coal burning plants. The author discusses technology in the conversion of conventional power plants, supply levels needed to make it economically feasible, and previous experiences in other areas. Identifies suitable North Carolina facilities.
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"Roles for Local Planners in Industrial Recruitment." Redmond, Michael.
The author suggests changes to current industrial recruitment strategies and roles for the economic development planner.
"New Strategies for Local Economic Development." Carlisle,
Rick.
The author points out the need for alternative strategies, such as support for existing business and community based enterprises to complement industrial recruitment. These alternative approaches are implemented at the local level and allow the planner a more active role in a community's economic welfare.
"Impact Taxes: The Opportunity in North Carolina." Stroud,
Nancy.
The author presents the impact tax as an alternative to traditional municipal financing, noting the potential effects of new residential construction on existing municipal services. Three forms of the tax are discussed, as well as the legal feasibility and planning implications of impact taxes in North Carolina.
"North Carolina's Housing Finance Agency: Can It Be More Effective?"
Hiteshew, Kent.
The author examines the history and accomplishments of North Carolina's Housing Finance Agency and outlines a proposal for making the agency more effective in meeting the state's housing needs.
"Downtown Revitalization in Small North Carolina Communities."
Jenny, Patricia.
The author relays four case studies to document the constraints and resources associated with revitalization efforts. Each approach offers a unique guide to the process of physically and economically rejuvenating downtowns.
"Energy Conservation and Older Housing." Howard, J. Myrick.
Older homes can be made more energy efficient without lessening the actual or potential value of the building. The author discusses various measures of conservation and outlines what planners can do to help.
Vol. 5, Issue 1: (back
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"Environmental Quality as a Planning Objective: Trends since 1970." Hufschmidt, Maynard.
The author argues that the energy situation, an inflationary economy, and problems with environmental contamination have caused a shift in priorities. The emphasis is no longer on "clean-up for its own sake" but on health and safety as the most important policy objectives.
"Federal Environmental Policy: Progress & Prospects."
Andrews, Richard.
Environmental policy in the past decade has focused on three major areas: pollution control, environmental impacts of major public actions, and resource conflict. The author describes progress made on these fronts and suggests probable policy directions for the 1980s.
"Economic Incentives & Disincentives: A New Approach to Floodplain
Management." Hyman, Eric.
Direct regulation is the common form of floodplain management. A mixed strategy of economic incentives & disincentives may be more equitable, economically efficient, politically acceptable, and easy to administer.
"North Carolina's Growing Problem." French, Steven.
The rapid development of the state's floodplains has increased the possibility of flood-related property damage and loss of life. The author argues that the situation will worsen unless planners take action.
"Growth Management through DRI Review: Learning from the Florida
Experience." Hunsberger, Mark.
Review of Developments of Regional Impact (DRI) is a relatively new growth management tool in Florida. The strengths and weaknesses of the Florida approach are examined to suggest how planners might structure a successful DRI program.
"The Small City Taxi Industry: Policy Options for Preserving a
Threatened Mobility Resource." Ellis, Elizabeth.
Taxicabs are frequently the only transportation available to low income people in small cities, and the industry is in trouble. Policy options for planners interested in maintaining the industry are discussed.
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"North Carolina's Public Power Systems Choose the 'Hard' Energy Path." Hilton, Margaret.
A "soft" energy path advocate, the author outlines the advantages of alternate energy sources and contrasts those desirable results with the possibilities of escalating energy costs if North Carolina utilities continue on a "hard" energy path.
"Low Wages and Industrial Development: North Carolina's Economic
Predicament." Vass, Tom.
Wage & income differences between North Carolina workers and elsewhere have persisted over time. The author argues that the same economic theory upon which North Carolina's public policy of industrial recruitment is based also explains the persistence of the state's low wages.
"A-S-P Associates V. Raleigh: A Recent Court Test of Historic Preservation
in North Carolina." Botvinick, Ira.
The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled on this historic preservation case. The author reviews it and discusses implications for future historic preservation efforts.
"LRIS & MLMIS: A Comparison of Two State Land Information Systems."
Lund, Peter.
The need to analyze large amounts of raw data has created a demand for improved land information systems. The author discusses and compares two state land information systems.
"The Secondary Impacts of Rural Water System Installation."
McKinnon, Janet.
Public water systems are becoming popular among rural residents seeking a dependable source of high quality water. The author examines the relationship between public investment and the impacts of rural growth.
Vol. 6, Issue 1: (back
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"CRA, Planners, and Neighborhood Development." Pascal, Erica.
The author examines the potential of the Community Reinvestment Act as a tool for neighborhood revitalization and the role for local planners in effectively using that tool to encourage reinvestment in lower income neighborhoods.
"Plant Closings: A Local Economic Planning Dilemma." Barbour,
Leland.
A case study in Durham, North Carolina outlines problems arising from a large plant shutdown and makes recommendations for dealing with the plight of the workers.
"Contemporary Neighborhood Planning: A Critique of Two Operating
Programs." Rohe, William & Gates, Lauren.
The authors examine the neighborhood-based citizen participation programs in Raleigh and Wilmington, North Carolina, paying particular attention to their accomplishments and factors responsible for those accomplishments. Also offered are recommendations for the organization and operation of neighborhood-based citizen participation programs.
"Nuisance Suit Protection for Farms: North Carolina Law Takes a
New Approach." Mcloed, David.
The author explains the state's new nuisance protection law, its applicability, and its importance to land use planning efforts.
"If We Are Really Serious About Protecting Agricultural Land in
North Carolina…" Furuseth, Owen.
The author points out the ned to protect farmland as acreage declines and questions a present method of achieving this objectives - the Differential Property Tax Assessment. Other alternatives are explored.
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"Development Planning for Barrier Island Maritime Forests." Zucchino, Lawrence.
Maritime forests are the last component of the barrier island system to come under regulation. The author discusses their structure and function, including a case study in which planning techniques are analyzed and a management strategy is proposed.
"No Room in Paradise: Seeking Alternatives for a Brighter Future."
Miller, Todd.
The author examines the problems posed by second home development on Ocracoke Island and discusses tensions between islanders & newcomers.
"Aurora: Planning for a Small North Carolina Coastal Town."
Benson, Brian.
A case study of industrial development pressures in a coastal town analyzes the plan preparation and implementation which the author feels successfully ameliorated the possibilities of more serious conflicts.
"Recreational Off-Road Vehicle Impacts in Coastal North Carolina."
Hosier, Paul.
The impacts of vehicles on the beach and proposals for management programs are discussed, followed by a case study in which the author describes a management plan for integration of vehicle use on the beach.
"Tradition & Change in a Coastal Fishing Village." Caudle,
Neil.
An account of an anthropological investigation of Harkers Island as a cultural resource, with implications for growth management.
"The Future of the Currituck Outer Banks." Owens, David.
An analysis of coastal zone management, government decision-making, and the role of planners regarding development in this relatively undeveloped area.
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"State & Local Hazardous Waste Management - A Framework for Action?" Pierson, Terrence.
The author examines North Carolina's struggle to meet the demands of a variety of public interests in managing the EPA's hazardous waste program.
"Cash, Condos, and Crisis: What About North Carolina?" Hollifield,
M. Shea.
The author reviews national trends in condominium conversion and discusses the implications of conversions for North Carolina.
"Adult Entertainment Zoning: A Case Study." Yow, Robert.
With examples set by Boston and Detroit, Fayetteville, North Carolina is trying to control its redlight district through zoning after more traditional methods have failed.
"Neighborhood Groups vs. Business Developers in Durham: Expressway
Politics in the Scarce Energy Age." Luebke, Paul.
The author takes a look at the efforts of a small neighborhood in Durham to save itself from a proposed expressway extension. A coalition of environmentalists and neighborhood activists has been battling Durham for nearly twenty years, and their efforts may pay off.
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"Planning in the Eighties: A Special Report." McNeely, Joseph, Andrews, Richard, Rohe, William, Gilbert, Gorman, Hill Reba, Blackwell, H. Dewitt, & Grubb, Charles Taylor.
In separate pieces the authors discuss community organizing, environmental planning, neighborhood, transportation, and human services planning, public participation, and regional organization in the Eighties.
"1981 Planning Legislation in North Carolina and Other Southeastern
States." Ducker, Richard.
The author surveys 1981 planning related legislation in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia.
"Local Economic Development Planning in an Era of Capital Mobility."
Bergman, Edward.
The author examines local responses to changes in economic growth by delineating distinctly local styles of economic development planning.
"Distributing the Public Cost and Benefits of Growth in the Raleigh-Durham
Area." Usher, Charles & Greenberg, Stephanie.
The authors consider various issues of equity regarding the distribution of public services and payments in growing areas. The study area surrounds Research Triangle Park in central North Carolina.
Vol. 8, Issue 1: (back
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"Evaluating Alternative Rural Land Use Policies." Danielson, Leon.
"Farmland Preservation: Lessons from Orange County." McElyea, William.
"Oregon's Senate Bill 100: One State's Innovative Approach to the Protection of Farmland." Beatley, Timothy.
"Migrant Farmworkers - Those Who Would Be Saved." Buckwalter, Jane.
"Progress in the Search for Tobacco Alternatives." Evers, Kathy & Faust, Ginny.
"Water Supply and the Urban-Rural Conflict." Shambaugh, Julie.
"Can Rural Counties Cope with Recreation-Induced Development? Western North Carolina's Response." Mack, Joanna.
"New Strategies for Rural Economic Development." Malizia, Emil & Rubin, Sarah.
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"Making City/Business/Citizen Partnerships Work in Wilmington, Delaware." Liggett, Larry.
Wilmington's Assistant Director of Planning discusses how the city is creating the environment and defining and balancing public interests in planning. He also outlines issues related to retaining a major employer.
"Evaluation of Industrial Development Efforts." Marx, Lise
& Steppacher, Lee.
The authors examine business & government perspectives in evaluating a proposed economic development project in North Carolina from a financial, economic development, and social cost benefit analysis points of view.
"Roanoke Revitalizes Its Downtown According to Public Demand."
Fisher, Laddie.
A public information officer in Roanoke overviews the city's recent revitalization efforts and the role of public involvement.
"Durham Center - How Much for the Money?" Tornquist, Elizabeth.
The author critiques the Durham Center project from a financial and land acquisition standpoint.
"What Happens When the Magic Wears Off?" Norby, allen &
Dyer, Donna.
City of Durham planners evaluate lessons learned from the Durham Center public-private partnership.
"How Tarboro Won the Public/Private Game." Jones, Susan and
Faust, Ginny.
The authors discuss Tarboro's shift from reliance on federal funding to its experimentation with public/private partnerships and outline factors of success.
"New Developments in Employment Training: Federal Mandates for
Change." De Lone, Richard & Jaffe, Natalie.
Authors representing the firm Public/Private Ventures discuss recent mandates from the federal Job Training Partnership Act from a private perspective.
"Worker Ownership as an Alternative to Industrial Recruitment."
Eakes, Martin.
The author looks at collaborative efforts between private agencies and local governments through the formation of worker cooperatives. Information credibility, health & safety issues, benefits disbursal, and geographic loyalty are discussed.
"Durham Neighborhood Housing Services: Reversing Neighborhood Decline."
A housing services director in Durham evaluates specific property improvements in Durham neighborhoods.
"Services Can Be Provided Cost-Effectively." Raubeson, Andy.
"Twenty Years of Providing Human Services." Barnes, Karen.
"The Capital Area Greenway Program: Private Land Goes Public."
Jackson, Arthur.
The author discusses the citizen-backed Greenway program in Raleigh, defining factors of success.
"Land Preservation through Citizen Action: The Local Land Trust."
Blaha, Kathy.
The author describes land trusts in North Carolina, their methods of operation, and networks of trusts around the country.
Vol. 9, Issue 1: (back
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"Abandoned Farmsteads in North Carolina: Lost History & Wasted Housing." Southern, Kathleen & Kaplan, Peter.
The author examines the "abandonment" process of farmsteads, changing settlement patterns, and obstacles to homestead rehabilitation.
"Old New Bern Gets A New Look." Rowland, David.
New Bern's Planning Director reviews progress in establishing an Historic District Commission, designating a Main Street, improving tax applications and public services, and organizing city-backed loan pools in New Bern.
"Building Rural Officials' Capacity: Circuit Riders and Technical
Assistance." Coe, Benjamin.
The author describes the use of circuit riders for small jurisdictions, using Tug Hill, New York as a case study.
"Who Won and Why?: North Carolina's Small Cities Compete for Block
Grant Stakes." Hollyer, Lynne.
The author discusses CDBG programs, their criteria for eligibility, and characteristics of those successful North Carolina communities.
"The Process is More Important Than the Product." Hively,
Janet.
A former Director of Planning in Minneapolis shares her thoughts on decision-making in planning.
"Aesthetics and Zoning No Longer Mutually Exclusive." Propst,
Luther.
The author overviews the history of treatment of aesthetic regulations in North Carolina and other states, discusses a recent court decision, and highlights the possible extent of police power on land use in North Carolina.
"Can Planners Raise Concerns BEFORE the Flood?" Furuseth,
Owen & Ives, Sallie.
The authors examined community attitudes and perceptions of flooding in Charlotte, North Carolina and discuss their findings.
"State & Local Programs for Flood Hazard Management in the
Southeast." Stiftel, Bruce & Burby, Raymond.
The authors survey flood hazard mitigation programs in the Southeast and community attitudes toward flooding events and governmental responsibilities.
"Understanding the Political and Economic Context of Urban Development."
Robinson, Carla.
This paper brings together the literature of political economy of urban development and the theory of the state that emerged in the late sixties.
"Human Services Planning: Familiar Problems, New Solutions."
Guffey, David.
The author examines past accomplishments and future directions in joint planning for human services. Orange County, North Carolina is also presented in a sidebar.
"A Bioeconomic Framework for Economic Development." Haak,
John.
The author evaluates a hybrid theory of bioeconomics, describing its structure and applicative framework.
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"Managing Water Resources: Lessons from Florida and Georgia." Kundell, James.
A University of Georgia professor overviews federal involvement in water allocation and compares comprehensive water management policies in Florida with integrated water management policies in Georgia.
"Salem Lake Watershed: A Community Asset and Responsibility."
Shambaugh, Julie.
A former planning commissioner highlights water supply, pollution, and protection measures in the Salem Lake watershed of North Carolina.
"Growing Water Demand: A Concern for Piedmont & Mountain Regions."
Allenstein, Karen.
The author discusses groundwater characteristics, availability, and difficulties in capturing groundwater for growth.
"Urban Waterfronts Awash With Controversy." Wrenn, Douglas.
The author characterizes several common waterfront development issues, including regulations & permits, appropriate waterfront usage, public access, and citizen participation.
"North Carolina in Ruins? The State's Role in Financing Local Infrastructure."
Drummond, William & Heady, Kathleen.
This paper explores capital investment needs and projected revenues to meet North Carolina's infrastructure needs before and after the enactment of a ½% sales tax. Water supply and school funding is pinpointed.
"Carolina Blue: Preserving State Water Resources." Miller,
Todd.
A nonprofit advocate discusses the lack of measurement standards for the effects of land use changes on water quality in North Carolina.
"What Are We Gonna Do With Those Package Plants?" Snaman,
Sue.
The author discusses public management of private wastewater systems. Regulatory options, institutional arrangements, and use of penalties are discussed. Wake County, North Carolina is cited as an example.
"An Electric Southeast: Implications for Water Resource Planning."
Dingfelder, Jackie.
This paper explores energy - environmental linkages in water resource planning and the potential for increased hydroelectric use at a small scale in North Carolina from a water resources planning perspective.
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"Portrait of a County Planner." Margeson, Laura Webb
A free-lance writer profiles Wake County Planning Director John Scott.
"Sharing the Costs of History: A Cooperative Approach to Historic
Preservation." Morrill, Dan.
The experience of the Historic Properties Commission of Charlotte-Mecklenberg, North Carolina is presented.
"Entrusting Urban Health to Corporate Medics: New Brunswick Moves
Beyond Intensive Care." Randall, Nancy.
The article discusses ways in which New Brunswick, New Jersey has transformed urban health care delivery via public/private partnerships.
"Comprehensive Access Management: An Alternative to Highway Construction." Gerstle, George.
The author highlights elements of transportation access management, an optimal approach, and legal issues involved.
"Trading Interests: The Power of Negotiated Investment Strategy."
Susskind, Lawrence.
An MIT professor describes planning as a mediation process, using recent experience in Columbus, Ohio as a case study that offers new insights for the field.
"Housing for Neighbors: New Opportunities in Durham." Freedman,
Daniel.
The City of Durham, North Carolina's Neighborhood Housing Services project is discussed in light of its relationship to owner-builder programs.
"A Process of Learning: Planning Education at East Carolina University."
Hankins, Wes & Stephenson, Richard.
The authors trace the evolution of undergraduate planning education at ECU with an emphasis on curriculum development.
"Resurfacing Main Street: Downtown Revival Under the Main Street
Program." Kawalec, Beverly.
The National Main Street Program is described, using case studies from Tarboro, Rocky Mount, and Wilson, North Carolina.
Vol. 10, Issue 2: (back to top of page)
"Sunshine Laws: Legal Rights to Solar Access." Task Force on Solar Law.
Major findings of the 1982 North Carolina Task Force on Solar Law are presented. Legal approaches are described, as well as recommendations regarding solar access and land use.
"Strategic Plays: A Model for Organizational Planning." Malizia,
Emil.
This article provides an overview of the strategic planning process as it may be used by local economic development directors.
"A Dance of Economic Development: The Arts Strategy." Garner,
Les.
A major arts complex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is presented as an effective model of economic development planning and public-private partnership.
"From Textiles to Transistors: Education and Training for a New
Economy." Heady, Kathleen.
This article highlights sample responses to Southern Growth Policy Board requests for information from Southeastern states regarding policy-program linkages in state government.
"Leaving the Park: A Permanent Place for Mobile Homes." Thomson,
Randall.
Mobile homes are described as important alternative to conventional housing. The article raises current restrictions on mobile home siting and urges a revision of discriminatory zoning regulations on the basis of design improvements and relative economic value.
"Landmarks for the Poor: Mitigating Displacement from Historic
Preservation." Ellison, Daniel.
The author proposes a variety of legal and financial means of mitigating the adverse impacts of historic preservation in order to better balance their benefits and costs.
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"The Brief Life and Hard Times of the Coastal Plains Regional Commission." Dusenbury, Pat.
Dusenbury's history of the Coastal Plains Regional Commission highlights the contributions of this federally funded agency and traces its demise. The article dismisses the notion that regional economic development planning is ineffective and suggests that its' loss of commitment to planning and preoccupation with survival account for its end.
"Sharing Emergency Planning Assumptions." Kartez, Jack, Hunter,
Liese, Kelley, William.
Disaster planning programs and policies of 250 public agencies are reviewed. The study describes managerial perspectives of disaster planning.
"Hazard Reduction Through Development Management in Hurricane-Prone
Localities." Beatley, Timothy and Godschalk, David.
State of the art development management strategies are explored in a survey of hurricane prone localities in 19 states. Results show not only a high priority for hazard mitigation but also a high reliance on development management approaches vs. building, strengthening, and environmental alteration.
"Redevelopment After the Storm: Hazard Mitigation Opportunities
and Obstacles in the Post-Disaster Setting." Hegenbarth, Jane and
Brower, David.
The authors detail obstacles and consequences of development management planning in disaster-prone areas. Sever storms can provide unique opportunities for developers and public recreation where the land has been naturally cleared. Several organizational problems exist for post-disaster communities.
"Justice in the Community: Strategies for Dispute Resolution."
Gelblum, Rob.
Gelblum's article describes the role of dispute centers as an institutional source of conflict resolution. These organizations provide a framework for cooperative, negotiated dispute settlement. The Chapel Hill, North Carolina Dispute Settlement Center is presented as a case study.
"The Legal Issues of Serving New Development." Snyder, Thomas.
The article discusses legal limitations on financing infrastructure. Many private financing limitations draw fine legal distinctions in wide grey areas. Local officials must understand some of this legal reasoning presented to make informed decisions.
"Harnessing Suburban Resources." Hare, Patrick & Price,
Gail.
The authors recast the suburban home as an economic unit; illustrating innovative ways in which recycling suburban communities can fulfill their own social service needs.
"Community Impacts of New Industrial Development." Goldstein,
Harvey.
As the industrial base of Southeastern states orients toward new, high-tech businesses, so does the need for awareness of impacts on communities. Goldstein discusses impact estimation with respect to local labor markets, occupational health, employment security, energy use, and others.
"Will Others Jump on the Rouse Bandwagon This Time?" Ponticello, Stacey & Acker, Norman.
This article highlights the Enterprise Foundation; its goals, organizational structure, and methods of operations. Included is an inset explaining the relationship between the Enterprise Foundation and the Enterprise Development Corporation, a private development agency. In addition, it analyzes a successful EDC project in Norfolk, Virginia.
"Urban Harvest." Hood, Tracy.
This article reminds planning and other city officials of the value of small-scale, less costly development options as community gardens. It lists and describes economic, educational, and social benefits from these ventures.
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"The Legal Issues of Serving New Development." Snyder, Thomas.
This article discusses court limitations on financing mechanisms like impact fees and special assessments. Many limitations involve drawing final legal distinctions in wide gray areas, or making decisions when the courts future direction is uncertain.
"Harnessing Suburban Resources." Hare, Patrick and Price,
Gail.
The effects of demographic changed combined with federal cuts have severed inner suburbs from vital social services. Hare & Price recast the suburban home as an economic unit; illustrating innovative ways that they can fulfill their own social service needs.
"Community Impacts of New Industrial Development." Goldstein, Harvey.
The article discusses means of estimating positive and negative impacts of high tech businesses with respect to local labor markets, occupational health, employment stability, energy use, and others.
"Will Others Jump on the Rouse Bandwagon This Time?" Ponticello,
Stacey & Acker, Norman.
This article focuses on the Enterprise Foundation, an organization dedicated to expanding low income housing supply in central cities. It examines goals, organizational structure, and operation methods. It also examines the link between the E.F. and the Enterprise Development Corporation, a private development corporation. A successful EDC project in Norfolk, Virginia is highlighted.
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"The Evolution of Public-Private Bargaining in Urban Development." Fulton, William.
The author chronicles the rise of the major actors involved in the urban development scene: developers, municipalities, and citizens. The actor's power bases and modes of interaction are sketched to illutstrate their effect on urban development.
"Painful Lessons from Piney Mountain: A Framework for Development
Dispute Resolution." Holway, Jim and Hodges-Copple, John.
The author presents the Piney Mountain, North Carolina case study that suggests approaches that municipalities may utilize to avoid no-win situations.
"Profile of a Successful Negotiation: The Crest Street Experience."
Bachle, Laura, Hill, Laura & Nifong, Tim.
This case study profiles a successful negotiation process involving the City of Durham and the Crest St. neighborhood - a low income community moved by a highway project.
"When and How to Negotiate." Madigan, Denise, McMahon, Gerard,
Rolley, Stephanie, & Susskind, Lawrence.
The article summarizes a new manual on dispute resolution.
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"From Planning Practice to Academia." Krumholz, Norman.
A former planning director and university director explores the importance of bridging the gap between theory and practice of planning.
"Putting Visual Impact Assessment to Work." Fischman, Gail.
This article reviews key studies that advance methodologies for incorporating visual impact techniques into an area's land use planning guidance systems and evaluates these studies in terms of their ability to effectively define, quantify, analyze, and utilize visual resources.
"Out of the Closet and Onto the Coast: Aesthetic Zoning as Visual
Resource Management." Blatt, David.
This investigation provides a theoretical defense for broadening and systemizing the application of aesthetic zoning techniques, advancing a recent North Carolina Supreme Court opinion that aesthetics alone is a proper basis for the exercise of police power in coastal communities.
"Successful Land Use Planning for Small Towns: A Case Study of
Bath, North Carolina." Alford, Terry, Downes, Dale, & Woodworth,
Sarah.
The town of Bath is presented as a case study in addressing growth problems using the Coastal Area Management Act guidelines, state and federal funds, and active citizen participation.
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"Applying the Rational Planning Model to Recreation Planning in Soul City." Lockman, John & Peloquin-Dodd, Mary.
"Comments on the Equity, Efficiency, Incidence, and Politics of
Impact Fee Methodologies." Duncan, James B. & Standerfer, Norman.
The authors caution local officials against jumping on the development fee bandwagon and using fees to raise new revenues rather than as a regulatory measure to meet growth needs.
"Who Bears the Cost?" Siemon, Charles.
The author explores whether impact fee programs violate principles of planning and the due process of law, both of which have been integral to modern planning law.
"Cost Recovery Fees: A Proposal for Wilmington, North Carolina."
Shuford, Scott.
This article discusses the guidelines and methodologies that the City of Wilmington, North Carolina used in designing a cost recovery system in the face of rapid growth.
"Mental Barriers to Learning and Creativity in Transportation Planning."
Richmond, Jonathan.
Planners & politicians tend to render the complex in black-and-white. Technological metaphors play an important part in this self-delusion. Analysts rely too much on quantitative techniques for certainty. And politicians are too easily swayed by technological fixes, ignoring the abstract difficult questions of social values. These themes are explored with a case study of transportation planning in Southern California.
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"Land Trusts: Focusing Limited Resources on Common Interests." Blaha, Kathleen.
This article discusses the importance of land trusts and other locally-based preservation and conservation organizations to resource protection. Such organizations can and should play a vital role in education and creation of broad-based constituency for land conservation, historic preservation, and sensible land use decisions.
"A Local Government Perspective." Swain, Jeffrey & Sette,
Kathryn.
This article discusses the evolution of Rochester's strong historic preservation movement along with instructive guidelines for building an effective preservation coalition.
"The Arts and Preservation: A Natural Affinity." Salzman,
Marjorie.
The author discusses the evolving connection between planning, preservation, and arts. She described the spectacular results of arts groups combining forces with preservationists in North Carolina and provides insights into these relationships.
"Preservation: Where Have We Been, Where Are We Going?" Stipe,
Robert.
Stipe examines changes in historic preservation, looking at the role of the federal government. He advocates more local control and provides a checklist to help communities develop local preservation plans.
"Vernacular Architecture and the Preservation of Local Cultural
Identity." Larson, John.
Larson describes the forces that have broadened the preservation field and presents a framework for communities to understand and work with resources that strengthen cultural identity.
"Art, History, and Public Space: Buster Simpson on Stewardship."
Morton, Elizabeth.
This reprint of Seattle artist Buster Simpson demonstrates ways in which his artistic sensibilities expand the traditional scope of urban planning and preservation.
"A Nonlinear Approach to Open Space." Flournoy, William.
The article traces the development of the Raleigh Greenway system. A nonlinear approach evolved due to Raleigh's existing institutional structure and the greenway's changing constituency. After considerable struggle, the greenway concept has been embraced in many North Carolina cities and a simpler, more linear approach is in place.
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"Pedaling Into the Future." Lowe, Marcia.
The bicycle has the potential to help free cities from choking on pollution and traffic congestion and to offer short range individualized travel at low costs to billions. A growing number of nations are realizing that, in a world of finite resources, the bicycle is the vehicle of the future.
"Planning for Endangered Species: On the Possibilities of Sharing
a Small Planet." Beatley, Timothy.
Beatley poses several arguments for species protection. He discusses the case of the fringe-toed lizard in California to illustrate practical problems of habitat conservation that arise from competing land use interests. Planners can play a vital role in directing strategies to protect critical habitat.
"Agricultural Colonization and the Social Dimension of Ecological
Destruction in Ecuador's Amazonia." Pichon, Francisco.
This article examines the relationship between small holder agriculture and ecological destruction in Ecuador's Amazonia. Poverty, unequal land distribution, low productivity, and misguided government policies all cause deforestation. Economic incentives must be changed to prevent further deforestation.
"The Impact of Environmental Liability on Land Use Planning."
Buckley, John.
The threat of environmental liability discourages the resale and reuse of industrial and commercial property. This article discusses the source of environmental liability and reviews its effects on purchasers, lenders, and insurers. Planners must understand the pervasive and potentially devastating impacts on developed and virgin land.
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"The Politics of Planning A Growth Management System: The Key Ingredients for Success." DeGrove, John.
This article examines growth management programs and necessary ingredients for successful implementation.
"Local Dispute Settlement Centers: Helping Planners to Build Consensus."
Sachs, Andy.
This article discusses how local centers are working with planners to enhance their skills in conflict management and to assist in resolving local land use disputes.
"The Politics of Planning. Where is North Carolina Heading?"
Holman, Bill.
Lobbyist Bill Holman argues for an expanded state role in land use planning and regulation. He overviews statewide planning legislation. While statewide planning is on the upsurge, it has been absent from the state's agenda.
"Planners as Leaders." Pugh, Mary Joan Manley
This article explores most cited reasons why there is a lack of leadership among planners, a simple methodology for translating these qualities into action, and a case study in which this methodology was used.
"The Durham Cooperative Planning Initiative." Paterson, Robert.
This article explores an intergovernmental management endeavor between the City of Durham and Durham County. It describes the atmosphere, events, and dynamics of the initiative and attempts to identify factors of success.
"Recent Cases of the Progressive City." Clavel, Pierre.
Clavel defines a progressive city by documenting recent cases. A desire for greater citizen participation and redistribution of wealth underlie the movement. Three cities - Berkeley, Santa Monica, and Chicago - are presented.
"A Real Massachusetts Miracle: Local Affordable Housing Partnerships."
Franke, Monte.
The article documents Massachusetts' experience with local housing partnerships.
"A Paradigm For Affordable Housing Through Equity Sharing and the
Use of Accrued-Interest Mortgage Notes." Woods, Runyon Colie &
Eisen, Dennis.
This article describes the goals of the Culbreth Park Community Development Corporation, an affordable housing development sponsor in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Financial arrangements are also discussed.
"Growth Strategies: The New Planning Game in Georgia." Nelson,
Arthur.
The author notes that North Carolina's Coastal Area Management Act can serve as a model for Georgia's Growth Strategies Act.
"Pre-Storm Mitigation and Post-Storm Reconstruction: A Plan for
Nags Head." Bortz, Bruce.
"Watershed Protection: Problems & Possibilities." Wegner,
Judith Welch.
This article describes the steps taken by Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Orange County North Carolina representatives to improve the regulatory scheme of the University Lake watershed.
"A Report Card on Urban Erosion and Sedimentation Control in North
Carolina." Burby, Raymond, Kaiser, Edward, Luger, Michael, Paterson,
Robert, Malcom, H. Rooney, & Beard, Alicia.
This article discusses how a survey of 128 construction sites in North Carolina turned up evidence that practice falls short of state goals to curb urban erosion and sedimentation. Policy options are further discussed.
"Greenway Use and Users: An Examination of Raleigh and Charlotte
Greenways." Furuseth, Owen and Altman, Robert.
Greenway planning & development should reflect users and usage. Almost no effort has been made to follow up on greenway usage with empirical evidence. Planning perceptions and conjecture may be inappropriate.
"The Effects of Global Warming and Sea-Level Rise on Coastal North
Carolina." Wilms, R. Paul.
This article discusses the potential effects and policy implications of sea-level rise on coastal North Carolina.
"Downtown Revitalization and Historic Preservation in Small Town
America: A Case Study of Tarboro, North Carolina." Brown, E. Watson,
Hankins, Wes.
This article describes Tarboro's efforts, focusing on downtown revitalization and historic preservation with economic development.
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"Freight Transportation: Preserving the Rail Service Option." Davis, Pamela.
This article discusses the importance of rail transport in North Carolina. Alternatives to rail line abandonment, project funding sources, and key elements of successful rail preservation efforts are discussed.
"Growth Management and Transportation: The Florida Experience."
Charlier, James.
The article overviews growth and transportation trends in Florida, growth management legislation, concurrency, and emerging issues for the 1990s in Florida's experiment with growth management.
"The R/UDAT as Urban Theatre: A Planning Alternative for North
Philadelphia." Harrison, Sally.
The article discusses the experience of North Philadelphia's Regional/Urban Development Assistance team in neighborhood planning efforts.
"Local Regulation of Billboards: Settled and Unsettled Legal Issues."
Bluestein, Frayda.
Local ordinances regarding billboard regulation are evaluated. North Carolina's Outdoor Advertising Control Act and constitutional issues regarding free speech and takings law are discussed.
"From Walk-A-Thons to Congressional Hearings: Rural Transportation
Services Come of Age." Garber, Connie.
"Where to Draw the Line: Using GIS to Incorporate Environmental Data in Highway Placement Decisions." Burdick, Sarah.
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"The Circus Comes to Town: The RTC's Affordable Housing Program and its First North Carolina Auction." Spence, David & Levy, Sharon.
This article examines the Resolution Trust Corporations Affordable Housing Disposition Program, using a Research Triangle Park auction case study as an example of its workings and success.
"Promoting Affordable Housing Through Land Use Planning."
Ketcham, Paul & Siegel, Scot.
1000 Friends of Oregon advocates discusses affordable housing measures under the state's Land Use Planning Program. Metropolitan Portland's experience and results from a 1990 housing study are discussed.
"Central American Refugee Planning." Locascio, Julie.
"Coordinating Housing and Social Services: The New Imperative." Rohe, William & Stegman, Michael.
Rohe & Stegman discuss the need for self sufficiency programs, their logic, and the Department of Housing's experience with them. Charlotte's Gateway Housing program is evaluated as a case study.
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"Quiche vs. Cargo: The Changing Development Role of US Ports." Wallace, Ralph.
Wallace looks at changing conditions for ports, such as the increased competition for waterfront land. Land Use policies of port authorities are discussed, as are economic impacts and guidelines for non-maritime development. Tampa Bay is cited as a case study
"Portside." Young, Michael.
Toledo, Ohio's riverside and portside development is discussed from an historical and recent perspective.
"Protecting Water Supply Watersheds in North Carolina: The Rules
and Their Impacts." Moreau, David, Gray, Jeri, & Watts, Kathy.
North Carolina's classifications and standards for watersheds are presented. Impacts of rules on residential development, their economic impacts, and land requirements and needs are discussed.
"Local Land-Use Planning and Natural Hazards in Coastal North Carolina."
Heraty, Maureen and Roenigk, Dale.
North Carolina's Coastal Area Management Act history is overviewed. A survey of thirty North Carolina governments was taken to judge the law's effects on land use planning. Directions for the future are also discussed.
"New Jersey's Gold Coast: Revisiting Public Access and the Hudson
River Waterfront Walkway." Strauss, Andrew & Wang, Geraldine.
"Protecting a Natural Legacy: Scenic Hudson, Inc. and the Hudson
River Valley." McKee, Seth.
The tension between industrial development and natural preservation is outlined in this case study of the Hudson Valley. History, land preservation measures, and waterfront development measures are discussed.
"The National Estuary Program." Crum, Wesley.
This federal program's approach, management process, and success is evaluated. The Albermarle-Pamlico Program of North Carolina and Southeast Virginia is presented as a model.
"Exploding Shrimp and Estuary Management: A Different Approach."
Dreyfoos, William.
The Charleston Harbor Estuary restoration is discussed as a model for consensus building and as a program of the National Estuary Program.
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"Strategic Planning for Regional Economic Development in Western North Carolina." Boggs, Bruce.
The experience of Western Carolina University's Regional Economic Strategy Project, applying planning methods to stimulate local development, is discussed. The project's Business Task Force, Solid Waste Task Force, Tourism Task Force, and Leadership Development Task Forces are described.
"The MAY Coalition: Innovators in Economic Development and Job
Creation." Weeks, William.
"Managing Western North Carolina's National Forests." Smith,
Walton.
A former U.S. Forest Service employee discusses management techniques in forest preservation and use in Western North Carolina.
"Planning as an Historic Resource: An Example from the Western
Piedmont of North Carolina."
North Carolina's planned origins from colonial times to the mid nineteenth century are described.
"Western North Carolina Planning Policies: A Decade in Review."
Caldwell, Frank & Smith, Susan.
"To Plan or To Continue Not To Plan in Western North Carolina."
Cooper, Garry.
"Exploring Outdoor Recreation in Western North Carolina." Ahman, Brian.
"The Challenge of Land-Use Planning in Haywood County, or Real Planners Never Use Plan 'A'"
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"Universities and Community Development: Three Case Studies from North Carolina." Heard, Issac.
Community development experiences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Davidson College, and Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte are described.
"Tech Prep Associate Degree: Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's
Workplace." Grimsley, Joseph & Crabbe, Anne.
Richmond County, North Carolina's experience with technical education is presented. Factors of success are identified, and recent performance is discussed.
"The Town Behind the Gown: Making a Case for the Forgotten Partner."
Austin, Colin.
Partnership arrangements among universities and towns are discussed. Accountability, wrongful exclusion, and social service programs are described.
"St. Mary's College of Maryland: A Case Study in Campus Planning
with Particular Historical & Environmental Challenges." Cihlar,
Christine & Underwood, John.
"The Effects of Organizational Culture on Strategic Marketing Planning
at Universities." Sporn, Barbara.
A University of Vienna professor outlines a model for university culture.
"Attacking the Racial Isolation of the Underclass: Explanations
and Strategies for a New Era." Godschalk, David.
This article examines Lewis Mumford's theories of society in light of the marginalization of the underclass. Post Modernism and Multiculturalism movements are discussed, as are new solutions for designing inner cities.
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"Technology-Forcing Regulation: The Case of Automobile Emissions Technology." Hilkemeyer, Beth.
This article presents a brief case study of the 1970 Clean Air Act as a technology-forcing regulation that forced innovation within the automobile industry.
"Federal Consistency and Dispute Resolution." Cogan, Jessica
& Imperial, Mark.
This article discusses the authority granted to state coastal zone management programs pursuant to Section 307 of the Coastal Zone Management Act. It focuses on the federal consistency process as a tool for resolving intergovernmental disputes. A Virginia Electric & Power Company appeal to the Secretary of Commerce is presented as a case study.
"Reauthorization of the Clean Water Act: The Dawn of Environmental
Legislation Under the Clinton Administration." Bromby, Craig.
This article overviews several components of a Clinton Administration proposal to reform the Clean Water Act. The impacts of selected regulations on industries are examined.
"North Carolina's Communities' Reaction to the 1988 Federal Fair
Housing Amendments." Stein, Eric & Eldridge, Mary.
This article examines the Federal Fair Housing Amendments Act, focusing on zoning practices, enforcement, and selected cities' experience with compliance.
"Home Mortgage Disclosure Act: A Tool for Separating the Wheat
from the Chaff." Skillern, Peter.
This analysis details a proposal for using existing mortgage lending data required by the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act to measure financial institutions' performance in lending to minority and low income households.
"The Community Reinvestment Act: Extraordinary Leverage for Disenfranchised
Communities." Warren, Debbie.
The CRA's background, application, stakeholders, and experience in North Carolina are discussed.
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"Sustainable Agriculture and the SARE Program." Agnew, Nancy.
The federal SARE program is overviewed and assessed by the author. Research on sustainable agriculture by various institutions is highlighted.
"Towards a Sustainable Seattle: Good Planning and Good Politics."
Lawrence, J. Gary.
The City of Seattle's Planning Director overviews the city's effort to develop a comprehensive plan and "urban villages" in Seattle neighborhoods.
"State Models for Sustainable Development." Nguyen, Ylang.
State models for Minnesota, Kentucky, Maine, and Virginia are presented as examples of sustainability.
"Cohousing: A Model for Sustainable Communities." Rosen, Allan.
Investigates the potential for cohousing as a model for sustainable communities. The article provides background information, the relationship between cohousing and sustainability, and trends in cohousing's growth.
"Consensus Building for Sustainable Communities." Walz, Karen.
A model for consensus building in sustainable development is presented. Process & substantive issues as well as outcome choices are evaluated.
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"Public-Private Partnerships for Increasing Investment in Preservation." Anderson, DeWayne.
This paper describes investor motivations, obstacles to attracting investment, public development needs, financing tools for rehabilitation, and the benefits of public-private partnerships. A case study exemplifies how housing preservation and neighborhood revitalization can occur with P/P partnerships.
"Homeownership as Public Policy: Trends in North Carolina and Beyond."
Basolo, Victoria & Rohe, William.
This article examines the popularity of homeownership and its desirability as a policy outcome in our society. Ideology and homeownership trends are discussed. North Carolina homeownership and related policies are evaluated, and homeownership efforts in Charlotte & Durham are highlighted.
"Public Participation in Transportation Planning in Greensboro."
Atkins, Richard, Bellamy, Terry, Bryson, Don & James, Elizabeth.
Three case studies of public involvement efforts in Greensboro, North Carolina are presented.
"Planning City Entryways: Highway Corridors in Raleigh." Clark,
Marion.
The Design process for a highway corridor in Raleigh was presented. Visual Reference Inventories, Design Recommendations, and Implementation Strategies are discussed on the project.
"The Winston-Salem Transit Authority: Planning for Mobility Management."
Nalevanko, Anna.
This article outlines how a multi-disciplinary team has come together to enhance service delivery in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
"Raleigh's Neighborhood Planning Program and Conservation Zoning
Districts." Brantley, James.
"The City of Charlotte's Neighborhood Matching Grants Fund."
Walton, Keva.
This fund's history, application, matching programs, and success with the Greenville Homeowners Association are presented.
"The French Broad River: Revitalizing Asheville's Riverfront."
Cragnolin, Karen.
This article chronologues Asheville, North Carolina's effort to turned an industrial riverfront section of the city into a revitalized area.
"Reinventing Government in Durham: To Merge or Not To Merge."
Henry, Andrew & Goldstein, Harvey.
This article outlines a recent study that attempted to illustrate the likely future impacts of city and county government consolidation in three areas: fiscal efficiency, local government service delivery, and economic development in Durham, North Carolina.
"Patterns of Use in Main Street Activities: A Case Study of Downtown
Chapel Hill." Krizek, Kevin.
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"Twenty Years of State Economic Development Policy: North Carolina
and the Nation." Carlisle, Rick.
The author discusses federal disengagement and state engagement in economic development policy trends. State policy "waves" of experimentation are presented, as are a survey of the current environment and policy challenges.
"The Rapidly Changing Technology of Planning." French, Steven
& Drummond, William.
Three overlapping waves of microcomputing technology are presented in the planning field over the last twelve years. These waves help review the impact of technology on planning.
"Regional Councils and Regional Action in North Carolina: Past,
Present, and Prospects." Svara, James.
This article examines the history of regional councils in North Carolina, outlines present activities, and makes recommendations on the future of regionalism.