Author: Ed McMahon and Shelley Mastran This book, one of eight in a series, provides balanced and practical advice on growth issues facing communities throughout Pennsylvania, including how to protect the countryside, how to strengthen downtowns and how to improve the suburbs. Better Models for Development in Pennsylvania, jointly published by The Conservation Fund and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, provides examples of how key development principles and ideas can be applied in the state. Governor Edward Rendell provides a vision for the Commonwealth’s development in his foreword to the guide.
Better Models for Development in Pennsylvania presents six principles for better development. Each principle is illustrated with numerous examples of alternatives to conventional development that are more attractive, more efficient, and more profitable. These real life examples, in contrast to the image of standard development, are glimpses into one possible future – a future where development complements rather than conflicts with Pennsylvania’s unique character.
Instead of debating whether growth will occur, this book discusses the patterns of development: where we put it, how we arrange it, and what it looks like. Communities do best considering conservation needs and economic development together. Better Models presents many ideas on how to make development more profitable, attractive, convenient and environmentally sensitive than conventional development. The results can be more efficient use of land, greater transportation choice, reduced infrastructure costs, and development that is respectful of Pennsylvania's unique beauty, history, and environment.
Through extensive use of photos and illustrations, Better Models for Development in Pennsylvania provides suggestions for improving the quality and design of neighborhoods and housing developments, urban areas and towns, and for protecting rural open space and natural areas. A key lesson is that development can respect local community character and identity.
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