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Peer reviewedPilkey, Orrin H.; Neal, William J. – Oceanus, 1980
Describes efforts to evaluate and map the susceptibility of barrier islands to damage from storms, erosion, rising sea levels and other natural phenomena. Presented are criteria for assessing the safety and hazard potential of island developments. (WB)
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Earth Science, Land Use, Oceanography
George, Stephen C. – School Planning and Management, 1996
Under California law, developers are required to pay school districts impact fees of $1.84 per eligible square foot. However, the Huntington (California) School District says the state-mandated fee falls far short of expenses and attempts to convince developers to increase the fee voluntarily. The Utah State legislature recently outlawed…
Descriptors: Community Development, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Land Use
Hultsman, John T.; Cottrell, Richard L. – 1977
This document provides a set of generalized guidelines for the design of units in large family campgrounds. Managers of recreational lands have two responsibilities and goals: to protect the natural resources, and to provide an enjoyable experience for users. With these goals in mind, unique variables to each unit such as shade, site aesthetics,…
Descriptors: Camping, Conservation (Environment), Land Use, Natural Resources
Download full textEarthman, Glen I. – 2000
This paper examines the areas of local jurisdictional cooperation required for successful new school planning that is beneficial to community development. The paper reviews some of the responsibilities that local municipal governments and school districts have in developing the community. This includes an explanation of the areas of mandated…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines
Bishop, Jeff; Russell, Graham – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1982
Describes the Land Development Game, a role-playing exercise designed to introduce in simple terms the complex processes by which land is sold, bought, planned, and built upon. Includes game context (indicating use with large/small groups), objectives, and instructions. "Role sheets" needed for the game are also provided. (JN)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Educational Games, Environmental Education, Higher Education
Lopez, Stephen – Parks and Recreation, 1983
When community groups assume stewardship of underused properties and turn them into recreational spaces, park agencies can save money on overhead and construction. Three stewardship projects in New York State, involving a playing field, gardening areas, and a historical restoration, are described. Criteria for successful projects are included. (PP)
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Action, Community Involvement, Community Recreation Programs
Brooks, Suzanne – 1976
In response to a Board of Trustees request for information and recommendations concerning the future use of the Gold Creek property owned by the Los Angeles Community College District, this report emphasizes that the use of this site for instructional field experiences enhances the quality of environmental education for the district's diverse…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Environmental Education, Facility Improvement, Facility Planning
