Identifies social policy issues for rural communities affected by major development projects. Advocates increased attention in legislation by community workers and fuller recognition of social policy as a planning and development priority. Concludes that economics is still the major concern for development projects, rather than social policy. (BR)

Combining high-speed calculation, a plotter, and engineeering expertise produces a subdivision design more efficiently and less expensively than manual computations. The final product is also easier for the developer to understand and use. (Author)

Two part narration of the development of the Northwest Environmental Education Center (NEEC) is presented. Part I outlines its 13-year history relating problems and procedures of fund raising and organizational endorsement. Part II enumerates the program, its philosophy, evolution, and present status. (BL)

In the mid-1800's, the canal system in the U.S. was thriving. But, by the end of that century, roads and railways had replaced these commercial thoroughfares. Renewed interest in the abandoned canals is now resulting in renovation and ecological site development in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. (MA)

Investigation has revealed that usable rooftop space in New York City is approximately 20,000 acres. Haus-Rucker, Inc. is studying this unexplo red urban edge and plans to stimulate interest in this area. Suggestions for imaginative development of these spaces include utilization of hotels, brownstones, and other building types. (MA)

By building Harvard University's Pusey Library largely below grade, the area's basic topography was preserved. (Author/MLF)

Included are several papers presenting ideas for developing outdoor land laboratories. Included are procedures used in developing outdoor laboratories as educational laboratories, community and school uses of the facilities, landscaping, and various natural science, mathematics and art uses. Sources of help in initiating and maintaining the school…

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)

A Tennessee farm finds it profitable to raise cattle on reclaimed land. (Author)

Examines the major aspects of school grounds design and development. Focuses on a consultative case study involving the staff and the students in the Programs for Aboriginal and Islander Students at Salisbury. Contains details of the landscape design. (DDR)

School administrators should view site acquisition, development, and maintenance as an investment, not a cost. (Author/MLF)

According to the document, Americans within the last few generations have changed their way of living from rural to urban life; are enjoying higher living standards; and, in the process, have polluted the natural environment through improper planning and lack of environmental education. It is believed that the human relationship to the environment…