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Urban & Rural Sprawl
Urban & Rural Sprawl
We’ve all heard the terms “urban sprawl” and “rural sprawl” in the context of poor land use planning, but what exactly does that mean and how would sprawl impact our region? The C...
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California General Plan Elements
California General Plan Elements
In California, General Plans have seven required elements:
Land Use: Planning decisions begin with Land Use. According to the California Governor’s Office of Planning ...
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Open Space Benefits
Open Space Benefits
Open Space Benefits
Open space is an area of land that is not developed. Open space includes working landscapes, such as forestlands, farms, parks, greenways, trails, urban green s...
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Responsible Land Use Planning
Responsible Land Use Planning
Development Decisions Can Affect
The Time We Spend in the Car
The Time Left for Family & Friends
Housing Choices
Social
Inclusive, Accessible Design Provides Options for...
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Smart Growth Principles
Smart Growth Principles
Smart Growth Principles
Where and how we grow affects our community and our natural resources. Smart Growth principles help guide new growth in communities in a sustainable fas...
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MAP’s Commitment to Environmental Justice
MAP’s Commitment to Environmental Justice
MAP’s Commitment to Environmental Justice
As a land use and environmental advocacy organization, Mountain Area Preservation (MAP) recognizes the fact that we ...