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This land : the battle over sprawl and the future of America /

Flint, Anthony, 1962-

This land : the battle over sprawl and the future of America / Anthony Flint. - 298 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-278) and index.

Introduction : developing America -- Grids and greenfields -- Suburbia's promise, and curse -- New paradigm : new urbanism -- The smart growth revolution -- Walk daily, buy local, build green -- Hands off my land -- Dream defenders and Sprawl Inc. -- Pitched battles -- The density dilemma -- Smart, and fair -- Planning and disaster -- Conclusion: Six healthy habits for sensible growth.

0801884195 (hard cover : alk. paper) 9780801884191

2005029021


Cities and towns--Growth.--United States
Real estate development--United States.
Suburbs--United States.
Land use--United States.

HT384.U5 / F55 2006

307.76/0973

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