Our Built and Natural Environments : A Technical Review of the Interactions Between Land Use, Transportation, and Environmental Quality

In recent years interest has grown in Smart Growth as a mechanism for improving environmental quality. In this report, the EPA summarizes technical research on the relationship between the built & natural environments, as well as current understanding of the role of development patterns, urban design, & transportation in improving environmental quality. The report is designed as a technical reference for analysts in state & local governments, academics, & people studying the implications of development on the natural environment. Examines trends in land use & their impacts, then explores how various development patterns & practices can minimize environmental damage. Illus.Anderson, Geoffrey M. is the author of 'Our Built and Natural Environments : A Technical Review of the Interactions Between Land Use, Transportation, and Environmental Quality', published 2002 under ISBN 9780756720056 and ISBN 0756720052.