Advisory Committee Chair
Michael Howell-Moroney
Advisory Committee Members
Akhlaque Haque
Jeremy Hall
Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
2007
Degree Name by School
Master of Public Administration (MPA) College of Arts and Sciences
Abstract
This thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of smart growth policy mechanisms available to local governments within the United States. It begins with a description a sprawl, including its causes, impacts, and effects on society. The thesis then transitions to a discussion of the smart growth philosophy, including a definition of smart growth, a discourse debunking common smart growth myths, and an explanation of the economic benefits resulting from smart growth implementation. The discussion concludes with recommendations and examples of specific smart growth techniques that local governments can adopt in pursuit of a smart growth planning agenda.
Recommended Citation
Bryant, William Patrick, "An Exploration Of Local Smart Growth Initiatives Within The United States" (2007). All ETDs from UAB. 3561.
https://digitalcommons.library.uab.edu/etd-collection/3561
