Planning and Development in the Desert Southwest

By Jeff Gibbs

The cities in the Desert Southwest will experience considerable growth in the next decade. However, that growth will encounter significant challenges unique to the region - including the effects of climate change and sustainability from a water perspective. This book explores the challenges ahead and offers practical guidance regarding how this growth can be accomplished in a well-planned and orderly manner.Among the issues addressed are the following: How communities can establish a vision as a guide for the planning for their future direction. How creating a sense of place can promote sustainability in a community. How communities can plan for sustainable supplies of water. How street trees can support the establishment of complete streets and car-optional communities. How regional solutions can be established for the regional sustainability challenges in the years ahead. How home owners associations can participate in the design of our communities. How green conversions can be used to repurpose excess golf course properties.This book offers a wealth of practical tips regarding how communities can address the challenges in the development of the Desert Southwest during the years ahead.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1520831382
• ISBN13: 9781520831381
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 179 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"