Author: New York (State). Department of Environmental ConservationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
Conserving Open Space in New York State, 2002 Edition
Author: New York (State). Department of Environmental ConservationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
State Policies to Manage Growth and Protect Open Spaces
Author: Jeffrey A. ZinnPublisher: Nova Publishers
ISBN: 9781590338971
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Many states have been actively addressing the closely-related issues of sprawl and loss of open space in recent years by working to manage growth and protect remaining open spaces. The mix of issues and levels of activity vary widely from state to state. Federal polices and programs have impacts on these issues, both direct and indirect, and both positive and negative. Federal policies and programs with an impact include transportation, housing, the environment, and agriculture, among others, and others have important but less direct effects, such as the federal tax code. Some federal programs provide positive assistance to states that are trying to address these issues, while others may support incompatible activities. This book identifies and compares the recent state efforts and presents some of the reasons for a resurgent interest in addressing this suite of topics in many states. It also discusses the effectiveness of these efforts where evaluations or analyses could be found.
Conservation Design for Subdivisions
Author: Randall G. ArendtPublisher: Island Press
ISBN: 159726850X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
In most communities, land use regulations are based on a limited model that allows for only one end result: the production of more and more suburbia, composed of endless subdivisions and shopping centers, that ultimately covers every bit of countryside with "improvements." Fortunately, sensible alternatives to this approach do exist, and methods of developing land while at the same time conserving natural areas are available. In Conservation Design for Subdivisions, Randall G. Arendt explores better ways of designing new residential developments than we have typically seen in our communities. He presents a practical handbook for residential developers, site designers, local officials, and landowners that explains how to implement new ideas about land-use planning and environmental protection. Abundantly illustrated with site plans (many of them in color), floor plans, photographs, and renditions of houses and landscapes, it describes a series of simple and straightforward techniques that allows for land-conserving development. The author proposes a step-by-step approach to conserving natural areas by rearranging density on each development parcel as it is being planned so that only half (or less) of the buildable land is turned into houselots and streets. Homes are built in a less land-consumptive manner that allows the balance of property to be permanently protected and added to an interconnected network of green spaces and green corridors. Included in the volume are model zoning and subdivision ordinance provisions that can help citizens and local officials implement these innovative design ideas.
Preservation Plan
Author: Lowell Historic Preservation Commission (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
... An 8 year plan to preserve Lowell's historic and cultural resources in order to tell the story of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century; included in the plan are mills, institutions, residences, commercial buildings and canals; describes the areas covered; discusses preservation standards, public improvements, financing, related programs, etc.; provides architectural information, dates of construction, history, plans for building reuse, etc. of specific structures in the Lowell National Historic Park and Lowell Heritage State Park ...
Review of the New York City Watershed Protection Program
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309679702
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 423
Book Description
New York City's municipal water supply system provides about 1 billion gallons of drinking water a day to over 8.5 million people in New York City and about 1 million people living in nearby Westchester, Putnam, Ulster, and Orange counties. The combined water supply system includes 19 reservoirs and three controlled lakes with a total storage capacity of approximately 580 billion gallons. The city's Watershed Protection Program is intended to maintain and enhance the high quality of these surface water sources. Review of the New York City Watershed Protection Program assesses the efficacy and future of New York City's watershed management activities. The report identifies program areas that may require future change or action, including continued efforts to address turbidity and responding to changes in reservoir water quality as a result of climate change.
Laws of the State of New York
Author: New York (State)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Session laws
Languages : en
Pages : 1724
Book Description
General Technical Report NE
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forests and forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
His Own Estate
Author: Lemira FrederickPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Actresses
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Conservation Directory
Author: Oversight on Forest Land Conservation and Related Economic Development Within the Northern Forest Lands Study Area
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description