Population growth, suburban sprawl, and emerging technologies have transformed the American landscape and the practice of land use planning in the 21st century. As pressures increase on undisturbed landscapes, choices about public and private land use have become more complex, requiring new strategies for balancing social, economic, and environmental interests.
As part of our Community and Economic Development Programs, the Fund supports land use planning to demonstrate environmentally-based development strategies. We work with local municipalities, land trusts and other organizations to create exceptional places that meet quality of life goals, protect sensitive resources, build healthy and diverse communities, and address regulatory and fiduciary matters in innovative ways.
Every community is unique, with varying natural resources and needs. The Conservation Fund draws from its strategic conservation toolkit to help city and county planners, regional and watershed organizations, natural resource agencies and nonprofits design comprehensive and customized strategies that balance land protection and development. Read more>
Through its Conservation and Development programs, the Fund works with private, public, and nonprofit partners to conserve significant natural resources and build better communities, which result in a healthy financial return and collaborative conservation benefits.
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Communities located near national parks, refuges and other conservation lands face unique challenges. The Conservation Fund offers an array of services and programs to help these communities and public land managers address the complex issues associated with rapid growth, community development and protecting natural resources. Read more>
Working with experts in the field, The Conservation Fund offers several useful publications and resources for communities struggling to preserve character and protect landscapes -- without sacrificing economic well-being. Read more>
The Center for Conservation and Development pioneers unique solutions to environmental protection by encouraging better development decisions. Read more>
From government agencies to corporations, from private landowners to land trusts and local communities, the Fund's partners seek our expertise to:
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