Addressing the economic benefits of battlefield preservation, the authors show how existing battlefields can create jobs, generate visitor income, assure open space and add value to adjacent properties while enhancing the environment and preserving the heritage of the community for future generations. Contains specific information on how to create a perservation/development plan and use protection techniques. Includes an extensive list of helpful organizations as well as essays on property rights and responsibilities.

Dollar$ and Sense of Battlefield Preservation: The Economic Benefits of Protecting Civil War Battlefields

History

Porter, Douglas R.

Kennedy, Frances H.

The Conservation Fund

Americas

wiley

Working With the Community: A Developer's Guide (Community Builders Handbook Supplement Series)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Urban Land Inst

Argues that Marxism is a science for living and discusses Marxist materialism, political economy, imperialism, and the Communist Party

Flexible Zoning: How It Works

Phillips, Patrick L.

Lassar, Terry Jill

Business & Money

Special Districts: A Useful Technique for Financing Infrastructure

Politics & Government

Introduces key concerns, standards, and approaches in the development and management of private sector housing for the elderly, looking at different types of facilities and comparing them with standard residential and retirement community development. Covers development strategies, market opportunities, planning and design considerations, financing, and management, and offer project profiles and b&amp;w photos. For developers, builders, and related professionals. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Housing for Seniors: Developing Successful Projects

Urban Land Institute

Real Estate

Book by Porter, Douglas R., Hogue, Barry, Lassar, Terry Jill, Lewis, Robert, Narus, Robert, O'Mara, Paul, Rips, Bruce, Salvesen, David, Ward, Richard C.

Profiles in Growth Management: An Assessment of Current Programs and Guidelines for Effective Management

LEWIS, ROBERT

Hogue, Barry

Narus, Robert

O'Mara, Paul

Rips, Bruce

Salvesen, David

Ward, Richard C.

Packed with examples, practical techniques, and solutions, this book contains proven ideas that can make almost any project sustainable, financially feasible, and successful.

The Practice of Sustainable Development

Economics

Written by a growth management expert, this book provides proven strategies and solutions that you can use to put smarth growth into action. Facing realities head on, it provides a frank discussion of the pros and cons, difficulties, and stumbling blocks that others have faced.

Making Smart Growth Work

Written by seasoned experts, this groundbreaking book takes transit-oriented development to a whole new level by focusing on practical strategies proven to work in developing near transit stations as well as the broader fabric surrounding the transit district.

Developing Around Transit: Strategies and Solutions That Work

Engineering & Transportation

Dunphy, Robert

Cervero, Robert

Dock, Fred

McAvey, Maureen

Transportation

This book profiles five fascinating visionaries who exemplify outstanding leadership, a passion for their work, cutting-edge ideas, and a commitment to quality. All winners of the prestigious J. C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, they include Joseph Riley, mayor of Charleston, South Carolina; Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan; Gerald Hines; Vincent Scully Jr.; and Richard D. Baron.

The Power of Ideas: Five People Who Changed the Urban Landscape

Biographies & Memoirs

Lassar, Terry

Arts & Literature

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