Making Smart Growth Work

Written by a growth management expert, this book provides proven strategies and solutions that you can use to put smarth growth into action. Facing realities head on, it provides a frank discussion of the pros and cons, difficulties, and stumbling blocks that others have faced.

Douglas R. Porter is one of the nation's leading authorities on growth management at the state, regional, and local level. He formed the nonprofit Growth Management Institute in 1992 to conduct research and education in growth management policies and practices. He lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland.