Explaining smart growth applications : lessons learned from the US capital region

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

AMAL, K.A.

Dept. of Geography, Univ., Salisbury, Etats-Unis

Description :
The counties of the US Capital Region (Maryland and Virginia) represent unique case studies of urban areas that face tremendous de-velopment pressures resulting from their proximity to Washington, DC. This unique location raises two questions: do statewide smart growth programmes lead counties to adopt smart growth policies? ; and what are the local factors contributing to county decisions to apply these policies? The analysis indicates that state mandates shape county land use planning. While statewide incentiveprogrammes/policies help Maryland’s counties to preserve their farmlands, they seem insufficient to change sprawling development patterns.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Urban studies (Harlow), issn : 0042-0980, 2014, vol. 51, n°. 1, p. 116-135, nombre de pages : 20, Références bibliographiques : 2 p.

Date :
2014

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Harlow, Longman Group

Langue :
Anglais