I spoke with Chad Emerson at the Congress for the New Urbanism gathering in Austin, Texas in April of 2008. You can hear that interview in episode 114 of the C-Realm Podcast.

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Product Description

The SmartCode Solution to Sprawl is a practical guide to the implementation of the comprehensive zoning tool designed by a diverse group of land planners, designers, attorneys, developers and concerned citizens, and led by lead author, Andrés Duany. It examines how the single, separated use structure of today's conventional zoning codes has necessitated the creation of the SmartCode in order to allow communities to legally utilize traditional town and neighborhood planning techniques. Then, it analyzes the SmartCode itself explaining how it works and how to customize it for local use. Finally, by looking at several case studies, it discusses strategies for administering the SmartCode after it has been adopted.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1139284 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-14
• Released on: 2007-03-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 90 pages

Review
Emerson's book is an excellent practical examination of the SmartCode that provides essential guidance to developers and planners alike. --Nathan R. Norris, Director of Implementation Advisory, PlaceMakers, L.L.C.

One of the country's foremost legal authorities on traditional planning techniques, Emerson offers a thorough overview of the history of sprawl and how we can reverse this trend with the SmartCode. Using this code to legalize traditional town planning, Emerson organizes the crucial steps that local jurisdictions and developers should use to create sustainable projects, communities, and regions. -Anna Lowder & Harvi Sahota Developers of Hampstead, Montgomery, Alabama --Anna Lowder & Harvi Sahota, Developers of Hampstead, Montgomery, Alabama