The Ecology of Place: Planning for Environment, Economy, and Community

by Timothy Beatley and Kristy Manning

Book Overview

Current patterns of land use and development are at once socially, economically, and environmentally destructive. Sprawling low-density development literally devours natural landscapes while breeding a pervasive sense of social isolation and exacerbating a vast array of economic problems. As more and more counties begin to look more and more the same, hope for a different future may seem to be fading. But alternatives do exist.

The Ecology...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1559634782
• ISBN13: 9781559634786
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Island Press
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

A good primer but not a best practice handbook

The scholarly work in this area has evolved a lot during the ten years since this book was published. If you are interested in the early history and development, this is a good choice. If you want to learn what can be done to improve your community's sustainability, however, this is not it -you'll be disappointed. Read "Taking sustainable cities seriously" by Portney (2004) instead. More inspiring and useful examples in there.

comprehensive evaluation how to create sustainable community

This book represents the most comprehensive evaluation of current trends in urban development and planning. It offers an over-arching strategy for creating more sustainable places to live. I highly recommend this book to all those interested in seeking comprehensive solutions to the ills of urban growth.