Publisher's Synopsis
This book offers practical suggestions and innovative solutions to a wide range of municipal and community problems in clear, accessible language. Topics include transportation and traffic management, energy conservation and efficiency, land use and housing, water and sewage, waste reduction and recycling, atmospheric change and air quality, governance, and economic and community development in the context of achieving a "sustainable community." Chapters include "Tools" and "Initiatives" sections, plus essential contacts and references including e-mail and web addresses.