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Carteret
County Crossroads
Although this organization is focused on the waters, wetlands, and quality
of life of Carteret County, the site contains resources valuable to people
concerned with coastal growth issues including beach re-nourishment and
land use planning. Another valuable resource is the site's glossary of
coastal management terms.
The
North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM)
As stated in their mission, the NC Division of Coastal Management "provides
leadership and guidance in the protection, conservation and management
of North Carolina's coastal resources through a comprehensive planning
and resource management program." Useful to nature lovers and land developers,
this Web site allows users to access a variety of information. From rulings
on coastal developments, buffer and rebuilding regulations, and land-use
plans to news releases about the latest offshore drilling attempts, detailed
descriptions about islands in the NC Coastal Reserve Program, and an extensive
identification table of wetlands plants, this site incorporates a myriad
of information about a diversity of topics.
The
Cape Fear River Watch, Inc.
Growth affects more than just our land — it affects our waterways
and coastal areas as well. This site gives information about the Cape
Fear River and more.
Coastal
America
Coastal America is the home site for a partnership of federal agencies
serving coastal environments. As stated on their Web site, the organization's
purpose is to "integrate the capabilities of existing resources... to
address specific local problems by sharing information, pooling resources,
and combining management skills and technical expertise." A wide variety
of issues are addressed, including habitat loss and degradation, non-point
source to sustainable development to pollution and contaminated sediments.
Coastal
Conservation
Both saltwater anglers and conservationists benefit from this page.
North
Carolina division page
Contains informative press releases and a message board, as well as fishing
reports and weather forecasts.
North
Carolina Coastal Federation
NCCF works to protect ocean and coastal habitats, promote responsible
environmental laws, and educate citizens about being helpful stewards
of our natural resources. The organization provides a number of their
publications on the Web and provides information about its educational
programs. In addition, the site lists ways to volunteer with NCCF.
Agriculture
Network Information Center
AgNIC commits itself to "facilitating public access to agricultural and
related information." Their Web site contains numerous reports —
from meeting notes to reports concerning managing agricultural electronic
information.
American
Agricultural Economics Association
This organization,
which commits itself to developing the abilities of agricultural economists,
avails a number of publications regarding agriculture, as well as its
relationship with growth.
American
Farmland Trust
Working to save America's farmland — both by preventing the loss
of land and by enhancing farmers' abilities to implement environment-friendly
farming methods — the AFT has provided a site that speaks to a number
of issues important to both farmers and regular citizens. The AFT site
includes a
resource base of information on how to save farmland and as well as
a study about farming and urban growth, Farming
on the Edge.
Center
for Rural Affairs
Focusing on America's family farms and rural communities, this site incorporates
research and advocacy information.
Alliance
for a Responsible Swine Industry
This page gives you the gist of the philosophies behind ARSI and what
the organization is fighting against. With links into Core 4, a conservation
plan that improves both the environment and farm profitability.
Carolina
Farm Stewardship Association
With a focus on sustainable agriculture and organic food production, the
CFSA Web site contains information for both growers and consumers alike.
United
States Department of Agriculture
An extensive site linking users to resources from livable communities
initiatives to the department's rural development program, the USDA Web
pages are informative and inclusive as the department incorporates a diversity
of divisions and responsibilities. Visit
North Carolina Department
of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Sustainable
Farming Connection
Coined as the place "where farmers find and share information," this Web
site contains information, articles, and links to a variety of resources
with a special section about farm policy.
North
Carolina Recycling Association
With a mission to conserving resources by "advancing recycling and waste
reduction throughout the state," this association promotes not only the
production and collecting of recycling materials but also the efficient
usage of the collected materials.
N.C.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Preserving and protecting North Carolina's natural resources, this organization's
contains information about a vast array of smart growth areas from the
environment to public health.
Environmental
Management Commission
Visit the site of this 17-member commission that is responsible for "adopting
rules for the protection, preservation and enhancement of the State's
air and water resources."
Carolina
Health and Environment Community Center
A program based at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, this
site serves as an online library containing information about numerous
issues related to growth and other issues. From sustainable development
and transportation to government environmental policies and legislation
to statistical data, the site is an excellent resource.
The
Citizen's Handbook of North Carolina's Environmental Information Sources
Looking for information on a certain environmental issue but don't know
which agency to contact or where to start? Try this Web site which provides
a thorough listing of both governmental and non-governmental sources for
information and publications.
Conservation
Council of North Carolina
This statewide, bipartisan organization protects our state's environment
and natural resources, and encourages positive changes in environmental
policies through advocacy, networking, and education.
NC
Cooperative Extension
Providing information on a variety of smart growth issues, from disasters
and economics to environmental topics and demographics, this site offers
an array of resources.
Clean
Water Fund of NC
From spearheading statewide campaigns to assisting local communities in
organization and technology, the Clean Water Fund addresses threats to
community environments and health. The organization focuses on environmental
justice, toxins, groundwater, and air and water quality.
North
Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Extensive information on North Carolina parks from the mountains to the
coast is provided with full-color pictures, as well. Printable maps of
many parks are available as well. An excellent resource for the outdoor
adventurer.
Friends
of State Parks
With a Web site that includes upcoming events and news, as well as links
to state and other North Carolina parks, Friends of State Parks supports
wildlife education and advocacy.
The
Conservation Fund
This Virginia-based organization works to conserve land through its purchase.
Its national programs range from nature-based tourism in North Carolina
to trading acres in Montana.
Center
for Community Action and Environmental Justice
The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice, based in California,
provides information on a variety of environmental and growth issues.
With a focus on pollutants, the organization's projects include supporting
contaminated communities and educating communities about chemicals both
in the air, land, and water and those in everyday consumer items.
Environmental
Defense
Including intriguing links such as "How Polluted is My Community" and
ways you can participate in environmental Web site, this is the site of
the Environmental Defense, an organization "dedicated to protecting the
environmental rights of all people, including future generations."
Environmental
Law Institute
An internationally renowned research and education center, the Environmental
Law Institute shapes environmental law, policy, and management. The Web
site contains valuable environmental law links and news items.
Dogwood
Alliance
This Asheville-based network of organizations and community groups supports
protecting southeastern native forest ecosystems. The site contains information
about how to get involved in preventing new chip mills and encouraging
sustainable forestry.
Land
Trust Alliance
With a site that is informative and easy to navigate, the Land Trust Alliance
advocates voluntary land conservation for the benefit of both communities
and natural systems.
Hart
Environmental Data
This site contains "indicators measure progress toward a sustainable economy,
society, and environment." See how your community stacks up.
Ecoacess
Still under construction, this environmental learning center will, once
complete, provide a variety of environmental networking tools and other
interactive methods of learning more about out natural resources.
Ducks
Unlimited
This site is an invaluable source of information for waterfowl and wetlands
enthusiasts. The Ducks Unlimited Web site contains various data, guides
on how users can influence legislature regarding the North American Wetlands
Conservation Act, and much more.
American
Forests
This organization's mission is utilizing trees to improve the environment.
With dozens of pages that guide users on how to be active environmentalists,
this site is a helpful resource in the fight to save our environment.
One section of the site, Trees,
Cities, and Sprawl , deals with numerous smart growth issues.
American
Rivers
The nation's leading river conservation group recognizes that sprawl and
a number of other human influences threaten America's rivers. This Web
site not only allows users to see projects in progress; it gives users
information to becoming a proactive guardian of these valuable natural
resources.
National
Audubon Society
From wetlands and forest conservation to human population concerns, this
society's Web site offers a variety of information with a focus on birds
and biological diversity.
National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NOAA's Web site contains information about weather and the Earth's environment,
and the nation's coastal and marine resources. Although the site contains
hundreds of relevant pages, the State
of the Coast report provides information about how increased coastal
populations puts pressure on the environment.
Carolina
Recycling Association
Site under construction.
Blue
Ridge Environmental Defense League
From combating chip mills and logging to managing hog, human, and nuclear
waste to promoting clean air, the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League
works to promote "earth stewardship, environmental democracy, social justice,
and community empowerment." The Web site is informative and complete with
picture illustrations and excellent environmental links.
North
Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries
Commercial and recreational information from saltwater licenses to fish
and shrimp counts are available on this resourceful Web site complete
with links for the kids.
NCSC
Environmental Programs
This group of scientists, mathematicians, and engineers works on projects
and products that "provide information technologies and multidisciplinary
support for environmental solutions." Their environmental programs distributes
a variety of products available for downloading, free of charge.
North
Carolina Aquariums
Visit the Web site of the three North Carolina aquariums. Complete with
information about marine animals and links to other related sites, this
Web site is useful for both adults and children interested in ocean and
coastal issues.
National
Brownfields Association
Do you know a brownfield that needs revamping? This site gives users ideas
about what they can do with abandoned and/or contaminated sites. It contains
a tool for questions and answers, as well as numerous case studies and
links.
Trout
Unlimited
Whether it's through a land conservancy or a catch-and-release program,
the mission of this national organization is to "conserve, protect and
restore North America's trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds."
Visit the Blue
Ridge Trout Unlimited chapter .
National
Parks Conservation Association
This multi-faceted Web site offers a variety of resources. From getting
information about volunteering in national parks to buying a park pass,
from researching NPCA's publications to locating national parks in your
state, users will find a variety of helpful parks material.
Natural
Resources Defense Council
A variety of resources can be accessed from this site, including articles
about various environmental and smart growth initiatives. The NRDC site
has an entire section or their Web site devoted to cities and green living
pages.
The
Nature Conservancy
A variety of information about wildlife and natural areas is available
on this site through the conservancy's past magazines and articles. The
site also contains information about volunteering and other methods of
environmental support. Visit the North
Carolina chapter site.
Neuse
River Foundation, Inc.
From upcoming events to the history of the river, from current water conditions
to a library of past articles — including articles about land use
and smart growth — this Web site is a resource for Neuse River related
information.
Keep
America Beautiful, Inc.
This organization, dedicated to "enhancing the community environment,"
has divisions throughout the United States. Information about the various
projects KAB sponsors, as well as your local contact, are available from
this Web page.
Pamlico-Tar
River Foundation
Access the foundation's research and educational tools on a Web site that
focuses on preserving, protecting, and promoting this natural resource.
From copies of newsletters to river maps, the site hosts a variety of
useful information.
River
Network
This organization focuses on finding local solutions to river problems,
stopping problems at the sources. The site features networking and links
to a variety of watershed-related organizations, as well as environmental
grant opportunities.
Scenic
America
Dedicated to ensuring America's scenic quality, this organization works
on several fronts, from billboards to smart growth, from roads to communities.
This site accesses the organization's newsletters, information about how
to become a scenic advocate, and reports regarding scenic issues.
Sierra
Club
A plethora of information on environmental and smart growth issues are
included in this site with large databases and reports on sprawl topics.
Click here to access the organization's sprawl
page, complete with links to the most recent reports and resources.
Click here to access the North
Carolina chapter of the Sierra Club .
Southern
Environmental Law Center
The SELC works to restore and safeguard the south's natural resources
by providing legal expertise and services to other organizations and taking
direct legal actions in the courts. Their Web site lists publications
and links, current projects and other information about a variety of environmental
and smart growth issues.
Triangle
Greenways Council
Greenways support a number of smart growth concepts and are an asset to
any community. With links to greenways in the heart of North Carolina
and explanations of greenways' significance, this Web site also features
external links as well as board meeting minutes and copies of former news
letters.
Society
for Range Management
A multinational organization, SRM promotes and enhances "the stewardship
of rangelands to meet human needs based on science and sound policy."
The Web site contains information about the organization's projects and
on-line articles from its publications.
The
Wilderness Society
This nationwide organization works to conserve wild lands by means of
education, scientific analysis, and advocacy. Their site is an excellent
key to getting plugged into current events with links to recent and future
governmental environment actions.
US
Army Corps of Engineers
With responsibilities that include "planning, designing, building and
operating water resources and other civil works projects, the US Army
Corps of Engineers is versed on a variety of tasks from flood control
to environmental protection. Their Web site provides detailed information
about their services both on a national and local scale.
United
States Environmental Protection Agency
From tips about saving on gas to protecting your local watershed, the
EPA provides an informative site complete with libraries of information
about a variety of growth-related issues.
U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service
Wildlife is affected by growth, and this site provides information about
the service's many programs from habitat conservation to permitting regulations.
North
Carolina Sea Grant
This site offers access to ordering publications and research findings
on a diversity of coastal topics, from handling tuna to instructions on
building your own crab pot.
The
Aspen Institute
A global forum that networks a variety of professions and discusses a
variety of topics, this think tank incorporates environmental and economic
issues in some of its reports.
North
Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Information about regulations and licenses to an abbreviated online copy
of Wildlife North Carolina can be found on this resourceful site.
United
States Department of Energy
With hundreds of links and thousands of documents available on a variety
of energy issues, one of the DOE's best resources is the Center
of Excellence for Sustainable Development. This is one of the most
comprehensive smart growth Web sites available with information on all
aspects of growth — including disaster planning and sustainable business.
North
Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve
The North Carolina Coastal Reserve Program acquires and protects estuarine
ecosystems, providing long-term research and monitoring, as well as educating
the public about these valuable natural resources. Their site contains
a video and numerous links to a diverse variety of resources.
Environmental
Federation of North Carolina
The EFNC works to support, promote cooperation, and heighten the visibility
of our state's various environmental groups. Their Web site informs users
about current projects and campaigns.
National
Wildlife Federation
With a mission to "educate, inspire, and assist" a diversity of individuals
about ways to protect our environment and wildlife, this organization's
site offers a number of ways to get involved in preserving or enjoying
our natural resources. From nature outings to taking action, this site
is informative and motivating. It even includes a number of pages on maintaining
a sustainable future for our wildlife. Visit the North
Carolina Wildlife Federation's site.
Local
Government Environmental Assistance Network
This informational site provides general information on a variety of smart
growth issues and incorporates environmental management, planning, and
regulatory data.
North
Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Although the main focus is not towards environmental issues, this site
does provide links to environmentally related health hazards, such as
ozone.
North
Carolina Fisheries Association
The fisheries association provides an informative Web site that includes
numerous articles about fisheries issues and links to valuable fisheries
Web sites.
National
Council for Science and the Environment
With the mission of improving "the scientific basis for environmental
decision-making," this Web site is informative, containing an extensive
library of environmental research articles.
American
Solar Energy Society
For the benefit of both American citizens and the global environment,
ASES advocates both near-term and long-term use of solar energy. Visit
the North Carolina chapter,
which is complete with informative articles and online copies of both
the national and statewide newsletters.
U.S.
Department of the Interior
With access to growth-related agencies including the Bureau of Land Management,
the National Park Service, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this site
is a useful resource. Another resource accessed from this site are DOI's
livable communities initiatives. With information about the Clinton/Gore
interagency initiative and with links to the DOI's own initiatives, the
site serves as an excellent growth-related resource.
North
Carolina Department of Administration
The NC Department of Administration provides a number of environmentally
related services on the Web, including those associated with the department's
environmental review.
U.S.
Department of Transportation
The site to begin a search for national transportation information, the
US DOT offers a variety of links from databases to guides on how to provide
roads that are safe for both humans and animals (see Critter
Crossings: Linking Habitats and Reducing Roadkill).Visit the North
Carolina Department of Transportation site, which provides a plethora
of information and links.
Blue
Ridge Parkway Foundation
This nonprofit organization supports programs and projects which "further
the preservation, protection, and enhancement" of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Still under construction, the completed site will not only inform users
about ongoing project but will provide a live camera of the mountains
and maps of parkway areas.
Cape
Fear Cyclists
Wilmington's bicycle advocacy group works to promote biking for fitness,
the environment, and reduced traffic congestion. The organization implements
and supports the Wilmington Bicycle Advisory Committee. Its site features
explanations of how to create bike-friendly areas (which includes good
planning of neighborhoods), pictures and contacts, and much more.
North
Carolina Rail-Trails
Visit the Web site of this North Carolina organization that promotes the
environment and greenspaces, as well as alternative forms of transportation.
Maps and contact information is available about trails that have been
made of previously unused rail lines.
Surface
Transportation Policy Project
A national organization, the Surface Transportation Policy Project works
to ensure that transportation projects promote high environmental and
economic standards, as well as take into consideration the needs of people
rather than vehicles. Their Web site contains articles and information
about, as well as solutions to, transportation issues.
The
Transportation for Livable Communities Network
TLC works to promote smart growth transportation principles, taking both
a neighborhood and an economic approach. The site includes downloadable
resources, links to other related Web sites, and access to its listserv.
Triangle
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Inc.
Showing the route of a 30-mile trail in progress snaking through the Triangle
area, this group's Web site shows its progress and hopes. TRTC focuses
on converting abandoned railroad tracks into trails, thus providing the
way for alternative forms in the triad.
North
Carolina Department of Transportation
Users can easily link to a variety of unit pages that discuss everything
from bicycle and pedestrian travel to planning and environmental strategies.
Association
of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
This Web site features a database of articles on various smart growth
procedures with a focus on transportation issues.
North
Carolina Main Street Center
A statewide organization, Main Street promotes downtown and community
revitalization in various cities throughout North Carolina. From economic
information to links to Web sites for tourists, this eclectic Web site
contains a variety of useful resources.
National
Association of Realtors
The National Association of Realtors is the world's largest professional
association. On its site is information about a variety of smart growth
related issues, including their platform statement, which includes a section
about their position on smart growth: "REALTORS® sell quality of life
as much as houses and understand the importance of a clean environment,
good schools, safe neighborhoods, efficient transportation systems, and
open spaces and parks. At the same time, REALTORS® are wary of regulatory
approaches that would reduce housing choice and affordability, distort
real estate markets, or threaten private property rights."
American
Institute of Architects
The AIA commits itself to high standards and ethics. The site is designed
primarily for architects, yet it also includes
information
regarding smart growth and the principles the organization views as
essential to smart-growth communities .
American
Planning Association
This site is a great resource to planners and people interested in town
and neighborhood planing. With information about city parks and land-based
classification standards to sustainable development and neighborhood collaborative
planning.
Center
for Livable Communities
A great smart growth resource for government and community leaders, this
site encourages proactive land use and transportation planning. Site features
include the Smart Growth Matchmaker Program, which matches local government
officials with developers to create local smart growth communities.
Downtown
Area Revitalization Effort, Inc.
Wilmington's Downtown Area Revitalization Effort, Inc., promotes and provides
information about our community's heart. With links to current available
office spaces and information about our city's amenities, this site also
allows users to fill out a survey on the Web to receive additional and
specific information about our hometown.
The
Seaside Institute
The Seaside Institute is a nonprofit organization that focuses on developing
solutions for architecture, planning, and urban issues. The Seaside development,
one of the first new urbanism communities, serves as the model for the
institute. The site contains information about Seaside, the institute,
and new urbanism.
PlannersWeb
Posted by the Planning Commissioners Journal, this Web site is a resource
of town planning information. It includes links and extensive reports
— even a section about sprawl. From surveys and planning data to
posters and current issues, this site should be bookmarked by every planning-concerned
citizen.
North
Carolina Office of State Budget, Planning, and Management
A resource for state data from maps and demographics to economic
statistics, this Web site contains numerous links on the state level.
National
Association of Towns and Townships
This is the site of NATaT, an organization created to "strengthen the
effectiveness of town and township government" by educating officials
and lawmakers.
National
Center for Small Communities
This is the site of NCSC, an organization dedicated to serving the leaders
of small communities. The site contains links to resources of a variety
of issues, from funding to general information.
National
Main Street Center
This organization dedicates itself to revitalizing the main streets of
America. Its site contains various links to revitalization resources and
data, including explanations of the smart-growth issues facing these streets
today. Visit North
Carolina's Main Street Program.
The
National Neighborhood Coalition
With the mission of promoting "socially and economically healthy and vibrant
neighborhoods," this coalition represents nonprofit community organizations
throughout the nation, networking local efforts to national initiatives.
Trust
for Public Land
This national organization works to create and conserve natural areas
and build livable communities. Their site is a vast resource complete
with links to TPL projects across the country and related news. Another
informative section is the "technical toolbar" link on the site, which
explains various methods — such as building green infrastructure,
do's and don'ts of passing a bond referendum, and examples of brownfield
revitalizations (with contact phone numbers).
Housing
Assistance Council
This Web site helps organization to promote and individual to find quality
affordable housing for low-income people in rural areas.
Duany
& Plater-Zyberk
The Spread of Sprawl About's guide to architecture discusses
"Suburban Nation," their 2000 book with Jeff Speck. Includes an excerpt
on identifying sprawl.
The
Quality Growth Coalition
This Web site contains an excellent resource for growth-concerned citizens
from all professions: "A Toolkit for Quality Growth." This publication,
available on the Web, covers various facts about case studies on smart
growth, building a growth campaign, and growth-related resources.
Community
Rights Counsel
This is the site of a non-profit, public interest law firm that protects
communities and resources by regulating permissible land uses. The organization
offers assistance to attorneys defending land use laws.
United
States Government Printing Office
This site provides access to public government documents.
The
Brookings Institution
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Brookings Institution dedicates
itself to analyzing and availing its information about public policy.
The think-tank recently published a valuable study on growth in North
Carolina. The report covers the past, present, and potential future consequences
of growth in the state. Click here for Adding
it Up: Growth Trends and Policies in North Carolina. Visit the Brookings
Institution's Center on Urban and Metropolitan Policy for even more
thought-provoking studies and information about growth throughout the
country.
Alliance
for America
This is the site of a coalition supporting property rights, humans, and
the environment. With the purpose of improving communication between grassroots
organizations across the country, the organization has an extensive links
page that connects "main street America."
American
Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau works with state farm bureaus to "promote the
image, political influence, quality of life and profitability of the nation's
farm and ranch families." Link
to the North Carolina Farm
Burearu.
National
Association of Counties
An organization supported by membership, The National Association of Counties
is a resource for individuals interested in a wide variety of information,
from demographics and political data to environmental ordinances.
National
Association of Development Organizations
NADO, a public interest group supported by membership, provides a Web
site that offers the latest news about regional development issues, from
flood plain maps to transportation planning strategies.
@
Your Service
This Web site serves to link users to North Carolina government information.
An easily navigable tool to accessing North Carolina's government agencies,
the site is a valuable resource. Environmental information is incorporated,
alongside information about how to volunteer to improve our state.
Durham
People's Alliance
This multi-faceted Durham organization focuses not just upon smart growth
issues but on other facets of quality of life such as quality education.
However, the site lists numerous smart growth resources, as well as its
current initiatives and upcoming events.
Triangle
J Council of Governments
Focusing on a six-county area, this organization works on a variety of
issues, from land-use planning to economic development to environmental
protection. Their Web site offers information about their current and
past projects, as well as links to other related agencies in the six-county
region. The State PIRG spirg.org/index.html The State PIRGs (Public Interest
Research Groups) provide information on a variety of topics including
environmental issues. Although North Carolina does not have a PIRG, valuable
data and options about advocating environmental issues are available.
FirstGov
This Internet tool can be used as a resource to find government information
on the Internet.
National
Association of Regional Councils
Focusing on building regional communities, this site features information
about a variety of smart growth techniques, from green infrastructure
and air pollution to economic development
Fedstats
With more than 70 agencies in the United States federal government, this
once site provides access to the "full range of statistics and information
produced by these agencies for public use."
US
Department of Commerce
With a mission to promote "job creation, economic growth, sustainable
development and improved living standards for all Americans," this Web
site has information about a variety of growth-related issues, including
access to the latest census reports.
US
Department of Housing and Urban Development
The US HUD seeks to provide "a decent, safe, and sanitary home and suitable
living environment for every American." Its efforts include many growth-related
issues, including fair housing, affordable housing, economic opportunities,
and the empowerment of people and communities. The Web site offers information
on both national and local levels and features news and ways to get involved
in the community.
U.S. Department of Labor For information about labor, visit this Web site. Specific figures are located in the sites Bureau of Labor Statistics pages.
Wilmington
Industrial Development
Also known as The Committee of 100, Wilmington Industrial Development
provides relocation assistance to our area, as well as links to Wilmington
demographic and economic data.
The
Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Often, Chambers of Commerce provide valuable growth information. The Greater
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is no exception. With demographics and
statistics and other information, users can discern much about Wilmington
from this helpful Web site.
North
Carolina Department of Commerce
With the mission of improving the "economic well being and quality of
life for all North Carolinians," the Department of Commerce relates to
smart growth with its community and business focuses.
Council
for Urban Economic Development
This site provides an extensive listing of Web links, as well as years
of newsletter commentary, on various urban economic development issues.
National
Low Income Housing Coalition/LIHIS
This site contains valuable research tools and publications available
to any user. The organization's purpose is to "ensure decent, affordable
housing within healthy neighborhoods for everyone." With a few clicks,
affordable housing data about your area can be accessed.
North
Carolina Downtown Development Association
This non-profit agency is outreach oriented, providing assistance to downtown
areas throughout North Carolina. On its Web site are a number of unique
features, including "Dr. Downtown," a chat area where citizens and political
leaders concerned about their downtown areas can post problems and others
can respond.
Rural
LISC
This Web site targets corporations involved with rural community development,
providing links, tools, and news. The site also features links to its
projects throughout the country.
Rural
Policy Research Institute
RUPI's mission is providing analysis and facilitating public dialogue
"concerning the impacts of public policy on rural people and places."
From its Web site, users can easily access data about and definitions
of rural America, as well as reports about rural issues, including agriculture
and rural development.
National
Public Radio's The Changing Face of America Program
Although this popular radio series covers a wide range of topics, from
racially blended marriages, to the ways elderly citizens are adapting
to a rapidly evolving workplace, a number of pieces relate to smart growth.
Such pieces include an explanation of how sprawl is a planned method of
development and a definition of what makes a city livable. A show about
runaway growth in Charlotte, North Carolina, aired in August.
Historic
Wilmington Foundation
Wilmington's own historic foundation's Web site offers everything from
listings of historic apartments for rent and homes for sale to links to
other statewide historic preservation groups.
Zebulon
Latimer House, Lower Cape Fear Historical Society Headquarters
This historic Wilmington house also quarters the Lower Cape Fear Historical
Society. Visit this site for information about the building's beginnings
in 1852 and information about the historical society.
North
Carolina Department of Cultural Resources
In addition to overseeing state museums, the Department of Cultural resources
also is involved with archaeological research and historic preservation.
This Web site provides a number of links to related programs and facilities.
Visit the North
Carolina State Historic Preservation Office, complete with links to
information about archaeology to disaster response to data about your
own county.
National
Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides a center for information
and news on historic preservation efforts across that country.
Preservation
North Carolina
Complete with a listing of historic properties on the market and an online
guide to historic sites throughout the state, this Web site is a great
resource for information about our state's historic preservation efforts
and successes.
Ocracoke
Preservation Society
Established more than 15 years ago, the Ocacroke Preservation Society
records and preserve this unique barrier island's history. Its Web site
contains archival pictures and information about the organization, as
well as a contact e-mail address.
Sustainable
Development Indicators
Created
to "intensify its efforts to develop national indicators of progress toward
sustainable development," the SDI group was formed. Its Web site provides
access to various documents and tools for the technology-minded.
Cyburbia This non-commercial site contains a plethora of Internet resources related to smart growth and urbanism.
Livable
Communities
The Clinton-Gore Administration's Livable Communities Web site gives access
to an extensive collection of information on all aspects of smart growth.
Links to other federal and non-federal growth-related Web sites, federal
speeches about smart growth issues, and tools for community leaders.
Smart
Growth Network
From this site, users can access information about numerous smart growth
topics and recommended literary resources, as well as the latest smart
growth news from each state in the nation. This site breaks down smart
growth into a handful of components and provides information about and
resources for each component.
Sonoran
Institute
Although the Sonoran Institute focuses upon the west, this site is an
excellent resource for information about a variety of smart growth issues,
including the roles of various people in smart growth and publications
of smart growth policies by governments throughout the country.
Sprawl
Watch Clearinghouse
With the mission of providing accessible tools, techniques, and strategies
developed to manage growth, this organization's Web site contains a plethora
of information on smart growth topics. Information includes a state-by-state
listing of land-use laws and local growth-related organizations.
Sustainable
Communities Network
This Web site is an extensive tool that links users to a variety of smart
growth and sustainable community organizations. Major focuses include
creating communities, smart growth, growing a sustainable economy, protecting
natural resources, governing sustainability and living sustainability.
Sprawl-Busters
Activist Al Norman provides tips on fighting Wal-Mart and other chain
stores. Find advice on the site or order his book, Slam-Dunking Wal-Mart.
Vermont
Forum on Sprawl
Concerned with urban development and its impact on rural areas and open
spaces. Invites users to share ideas and suggestions.
Sprawl
Guide Solutions
Brownfields Provides a directory of resources regarding the successful
transformation of brownfields into productive properties.
Citizens
Against Urban Sprawl Everywhere
Residents of the Durham area have joined together to fight sprawl and
development in North Carolina. Learn about proposed projects and actions.
Sprawl
Watch - Newsletter
Get the latest news on development and anti-sprawl legislation, organized
by state, by subscribing to this newsletter.
Portland
- Urban Sprawl
Read about the city's battle against overdevelopment, and find out how
the environment is slowly winning this battle. With sound clips.
Sprawl
Net
Articles and reviews are contained in this forum devoted to the topic
of urban sprawl. Hosted by Rice University.
Indicators
of Urban Sprawl
Factsheet on the symptoms of urban sprawl since the 1940s in the USA.
Gold
Canyon - Urban Sprawl
Arizona site shares thousands of articles on the perils of urban sprawl
to humans and wildlife. Find book and local information.
Metropolis
St. Louis - Focus on Suburban Sprawl
Missouri citizens' group provides articles about sprawl in their area.
Includes contact details for anti-development organizations.
Sprawl
Watch - Clearinghouse
Organization keeps tabs on government activity and news articles related
to sprawl. Learn how to get involved through activism and elections.
CoPRIG
- Stop the Sprawl
Colorado Public Interest Research Group is a citizen watchdog organization
working against sprawl in their state. Learn about this initiative.
Reason
- Sprawl Brawl
Learn why some believe that suburban development is being unfairly attacked
by government policy. With links to anti- and pro-sprawl writings.
PreserveNet
- Stopping Suburban Sprawl
Sustainable development group lists organizations opposed to sprawl. Find
the agendas of each group.
Sustainable
Minnesota - Sprawl Resources
Group doing research on sustainable development has produced several articles
and reports on sprawl in the Twin Cities region.
Planners
Web - Sprawl Resource Guide
Planning
Commissioners Journal published this guide to understanding and fighting
sprawl. Includes a definition of sprawl and links to articles.
Sierra
Club - Sprawl Campaign
Environmental group details the problems with sprawl and proposes solutions.
Discover articles, case studies, statistics and a bibliography, Sierra
Club - 30 Most Sprawl-Threatened Cities. Clickable map shows the US
cities dealing with the worst sprawl problems. Find an overview of the
situation in each city.
Appalachian
Mountain Club
Founded in 1876, America's oldest conservation and recreation
organization. 72,000 members actively enjoy, appreciate, and protect the
mountains, rivers, and trails of America's Northeast. Website is loaded
with good info and opportunities for participation.
Community
Trust Institute
Provides informative articles, quotes and a newsletter to inspire
and motivate citizen leaders in their daily work to improve their communities.
Center
for Living Democracy
Positive stories of successful community problem solving, lots of stories,
some relating to sustainability issues.
Center
for Neighborhood Technology
A nonprofit organization that promotes public policies, new resources
and accountable authority which support sustainable, just and vital urban
communities. Current projects include a study exploring options for urban
sustainability.
Citizen
Participation
Case studies and resource organizations on citizen participation in local
decision-making, from Millennium report to the Rockefeller Foundation.
Civic
Practices Network
Extensive reference
information on public problem solving and civic revitalization, information
on topics such as environment and civic networking provides civic perspectives,
case studies, and links, also lists manuals and guides and educational
materials.
Community
Stories Index : Creating Civic Infrastructure
Case studies describing alternative approaches for creating new civic
infrastructures from the Alliance for National Renewal.
Center
for Civic Networking
Information
and links related to use of computers for linking citizens and organizations
in a community, also small marketplace for green businesses.
Center
for Non-Profit Corporations
A wealth of information, resources and support for citizens groups.
Citizens
Handbook - A Guide to Building Community
Handbook on community and neighborhood organizing. "A Guide to Building
Community in Vancouver," good annotated bibliography on community development.
EPA
Resources for concerned citizens organizations
Info about financial
assistance, getting involved, communities at work, sustainable development,
brownfields, etc.
Foundation
for Community Encouragement (FCE)
A non-profit, educational foundation that teaches the principles and values
of community to individuals, groups and organizations.
GreenSense Resources for Sustainable Living
Hope
for the Flowers
A warm and encouraging Web site full of ideas and excellent links.
Joint
Center for Sustainable Communities
A collaborative
project to help communities become more self-sufficient and sustainable.
Provides local elected officials with advice, information, and financial
support.
Johnson
Foundation
Encourages discussion on fostering sustainable community development and
building the civil and civic community. Provides research information,
conference reports, and conference facilities.
Land
Trust Alliance
Provides information, skills and resources to protect land.
National
Main Street Center
Provides information, technical assistance, research, and advocacy on
preservation-based community revitalization.
Rocky
Mountain Institute
Fosters efficient and sustainable use of community resources. Publications
cover transportation, water use, collaborative, community based economic
development, etc.
Smart
Growth Network
A national network of information and resources for community planners.
Sustainable
Communities Network (SCN)
Extraordinary links, information and bibliography on all aspects of creating
sustainable communities.
Urban
Land Institute
Provides information on "smart growth", urban revitalization, brownfields,
regionalism, tax base sharing, affordable housing.
Women
Outdoors
Diverse and engaging site with a wealth of information for women interested
in the outdoors.
ARTICLES, JOURNALS AND MAGAZINES
SPRAwL
Journal publishes articles
about urbanism and architecture, with a focus on technology in the city.
Sprawl-Busters
Activist Al Norman provides tips on fighting Wal-Mart and other chain
stores. Find advice on the site or order his book, "Slam-Dunking Wal-Mart."
Vermont
Forum on Sprawl
Concerned with urban development and its impact on rural areas and open
spaces. Invites users to share ideas and suggestions.
Sprawl
Guide Solutions: Brownfields
Provides a directory of resources regarding the successful transformation
of brownfields into productive properties.
Duany
& Plater-Zyberk: The Spread of Sprawl
About's guide to architecture discusses "Suburban Nation," their 2000
book with Jeff Speck. Includes an excerpt on identifying sprawl.
Citizens
Against Urban Sprawl Everywhere
Residents of the Durham area have joined together to fight sprawl and
development in North Carolina. Learn about proposed projects and actions.
Sprawl
Watch: Newsletter
Get the latest news on development and anti-sprawl legislation, organized
by state, by subscribing to this newsletter.
Portland:
Urban Sprawl
Read about the city's battle against overdevelopment, and find out how
the environment is slowly winning this battle. With sound clips.
Sprawl
Net
Articles and reviews are contained in this forum devoted to the topic
of urban sprawl. Hosted by Rice University.
Indicators
of Urban Sprawl
Factsheet on the symptoms of urban sprawl since the 1940s in the USA.
Gold
Canyon: Urban Sprawl
Arizona site shares thousands of articles on the perils of urban sprawl
to humans and wildlife. Find book and local information.
Portland
Press Herald: Spoiled by Sprawl
Maine newspaper published this three part series on sprawl in July 1997.
Examines growth patterns for cities in southern Maine.
Metropolis
St. Louis: Focus on Suburban Sprawl
Missouri citizens' group provides articles about sprawl in their area.
Includes contact details for anti-development organizations.
Sprawl
Watch: Clearinghouse
Organization keeps tabs on government activity and news articles related
to sprawl. Learn how to get involved through activism and elections.
Land
Lines: Controlling Sprawl in Boulder
Article published in January 1998 by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
examines policy on low-density development in this Colorado city.
CoPRIG:
Stop the Sprawl
Colorado Public Interest Research Group is a citizen watchdog organization
working against sprawl in their state. Learn about this initiative.
Cascade
Policy Institute: Why Sprawl is Good
Article compares Los Angeles favorably with Portland and credits low-density
development. It is critical of New Urbanist planning policies.
SF
Gate: Sprawl Threatens California Farmland
Farms in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys faced encroaching development
in 1997. Includes a list of the 20 most threatened US areas.
Planning
Commissioners Journal: Stopping Sprawl
Article summarizes problems with sprawl and recommends smart growth as
a remedy. The author also addresses pro-development claims.
Vermont
Forum On Sprawl
Learn about the research and anti-sprawl recommendations of this coalition
group. Includes case studies and activist information.
Backgrounder:
The President's New Sprawl Initiative
Research report backed by the conservative Heritage Foundation is critical
of anti-sprawl policies. Read the summary or the full text in .pdf.
Atlantic
Monthly: Divided We Sprawl
January 1999 article examines the migration from the inner city to the
suburbs. The authors propose ways to improve both kinds of areas.
Planners
Web: Sprawl Resource Guide
Planning Commissioners Journal published this guide to understanding and
fighting sprawl. Includes a definition of sprawl and links to articles.
TIME
Magazine: The Brawl Over Sprawl
March 1999 article
looks at sprawl in such cities as Atlanta. Learn how governments and citizens
are fighting low-density development.
Brookings
Review: Moving Beyond Sprawl
Article subtitled "Toward a Broader Metropolitan Agenda" discusses plans
intended to save the inner city while improving suburbia.
Brookings
Institute: Curb the Sprawl of the Suburbs
Urban researcher Bruce Katz gives his opinion on planning for growth without
sprawl in this 1997 article.
Environmental
Health: Specter of Sprawl
June 1998 article by Charles W. Schmidt examines health problems possibly
caused by sprawl. Includes statistics, case studies, and pictures.
Reason:
Sprawl Brawl
Learn why some believe that suburban development is being unfairly attacked
by government policy. With links to anti- and pro-sprawl writings.
PreserveNet:
Stopping Suburban Sprawl
Sustainable development group lists organizations opposed to sprawl. Find
the agendas of each group.
Sustainable Minnesota: Sprawl Resources
Group doing research on sustainable development has produced several articles
and reports on sprawl in the Twin Cities region.
Cato
Institute: Government Highway Policy and Sprawl
Author Howard P. Wood argues that US federal highway policy encourages
sprawl and suggests privately-funded roads as an alternative.
Planning
Commissioners Journal: Can Sprawl Be Good
Author argues that carefully planned sprawl can be beneficial for cities
and people. Learn about policies for good suburban development.
PRI:
Facts Versus Fantasy on Urban Sprawl
Report from the Pacific Research Institute for Public Policy claims that
urban growth problems are exaggerated.
Sprawl:
An Overview
Institute for Local Governance and Regional Growth provides this case
study on sprawl in Erie and Niagra counties in New York.
NCPA:
The Truth About Urban Sprawl
Brief report from the National Center for Policy Analysis claims that
suburban sprawl is not a threat to farmland or the quality of life.
Sprawl
Net Resource List
Rice University provides essays and a research bibliography on urban sprawl.
Book reviews and articles are available.
Pioneer
Planet: Urban Sprawl Series
Several articles look at problems caused by sprawl in the Minneapolis
area. Includes historical background and future outlook for Minnesota.
Sierra
Club: Sprawl Campaign
Environmental group details the problems with sprawl and proposes solutions.
Discover articles, case studies, statistics and a bibliography.
USA
Today: The Myth of Suburban Sprawl
Write-up from the FindArticles collection dated May 2000 contests the
widespread belief that suburban expansion has negative consequences.
BusinessAsia:
Ports Battle Urban Sprawl
Australian ports are growing and fighting sprawl. May 2000 article by
Evelyn Duffy looks at the problem and possible solutions.
Environment
Magazine: Reining in Urban Sprawl
Article discusses sprawl and its effects on the environment. With an extensive
bibliography and case studies of Maine and Kentlands, Md.
Radical
Urban Thought: Beyond Sprawl
Research report sponsored by the Bank of America looks at issues of sprawl
and suggests "New Patterns of Growth to Fit the New California."
Sierra
Club: 30 Most Sprawl-Threatened Cities
Clickable map shows the US cities dealing with the worst sprawl problems.
Find an overview of the situation in each city.
Flak
Magazine: The Anti-Sprawl Book
In a review of the 1999 book "Once There Were Greenfields," Anders Hove
questions the effectiveness of anti-sprawl crusaders.
Planning
Commissioners Journal: Articles on Sprawl
Publication for planners provides a bibliography of articles on sprawl
and related issues. Learn how to order reprints.
Road
to Nowhere: The Automobile, Sprawl, and the Illusory Suburban Dream
By Hank Dittmar, from the CNAD newsletter Road to Nowhere: The Automobile,
Sprawl, and the Illusory Suburban Dream by Hank Dittmar go to the Transportation/Urban
Design Puzzle Piece This article is reprinted from CNAD's newsletter,
Enoug.
Urban
Sprawl Urban Sprawl
The urban sprawl
that has characterized American growth patterns for the past 45 years
has been held responsible for a host of problems, including: profligate
energy use.
US
Commute Time Dropping Due to Urban Sprawl and Automobile Use
US Commuting Travel Times Down Over Quarter Century: USDOT Cites Urban
Sprawl and Increased Automobile Use as Causes According to the Nationwide
Personal Transportation Survey.
Sprawl:
What You Can Do - Sierra Club
Select an Issue Energy Wildlands Campaign Human Rights Clean Water Stop
Global Warming Responsible Trade Stop Sprawl End Commercial Logging Global
Population More Issues Select a Place Alabama Alaska.
GO
GREEN: The Automobile: Other Links
Other Internet
Links Vancouver's Co-operative Auto Network (CAN) What you can do to reduce
your contribution to the greenhouse effect. Exhaustion: A Guide to Transportation
Emissions The Link Between
Gold
Canyon: Urban Sprawl
Arizona site shares thousands of articles on the perils of urban sprawl
to humans and wildlife. Find book and local information.
Urban
Sprawl Urban Sprawl: Politics on the Web
Urban sprawl: endless automobile-dependent suburbs that drain the vitality
of older neighborhoods. For links to groups working to stop urban sprawl.
Sprawl
Guide: Problems with Sprawl
Sprawl Guide Home Page Planners Web Home Page Roots of Sprawl Problems
with Sprawl Solutions Places Resources and Links Related PCJ Articles
Books on Sprawl Topics.
http://www.plannersweb.com/sprawl/problems.html See results from
Australia
Talks Back: 23/03/00: Cars and Urban Sprawl
The cars that ate not only Paris but every major Australian city Urban
sprawl has resulted in car dependency Billions of dollars are spent on
new roads to fix traffic problems — but is it money we
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Costs Us All Home Page
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