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Integrating Adaptation and Mitigation in Local Climate Change Planning
PonenciasMayo 2011Elisabeth M. HaminAnother land use planning issue related to climate policy is the potential tradeoffs in land use between adaptation and mitigation. Whereas typical mitigation measures, such as compact city structure...
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The Evolution of Zoning Since the 1980s
The Persistence of LocalismPonenciasNoviembre 2011This paper, by William A. Fischel, examines three broad themes in the evolution of zoning. The first theme is the persistence of localism in zoning despite numerous top down attempts to reform zoning...
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American Federalism and Climate Change
Policy OptionsPonenciasMayo 2011Barry G. Rabe and Christopher P. BorickIn this paper, Barry G. Rabe and Christopher P. Borick analyze intergovernmental relations in handling environmental legislation in the United States by reviewing policy proposals introduced during...
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Regularization of Informal Settlements in Latin America
Enfoques en políticas de sueloMayo 2011This report provides municipal and community leaders with an overview of the challenge of informal settlements in Latin America, along with recommendations for improving regularization policies. It...
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Gold Rushes Are All the Same
Labor Rules the DiggingsPonenciasNoviembre 2011Andrea G. McDowellIn this paper, Andrea G. McDowell compares the California gold rush with others around the world and finds important common traits. She finds that the governance structure of California mining claims...
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Regularización de asentamientos informales en América Latina
Enfoques en políticas de sueloOctubre 2011In large Latin American cities the number of dwellings in informal settlements ranges from one-tenth to one-third of urban residences. These informal settlements are caused by low income, unrealistic...
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Regularização de Assentamentos Informais na América Latina
Enfoques en políticas de sueloOctubre 2011In large Latin American cities the number of dwellings in informal settlements ranges from one-tenth to one-third of urban residences. These informal settlements are caused by low income, unrealistic...
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Preparing for Rising Water Along U.S. Coastlines
PonenciasMayo 2011Bruce BabbittIn this paper, Bruce Babbitt argues that the most extensive land use impacts in the United States caused by climate change will occur along coastlines. Rising sea levels are already encroaching on...
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The Impact of Climate Change on Land
PonenciasMayo 2011Robert MendelsohnIn this paper, Robert Mendelsohn discusses land use changes in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and recreational activities. Although the precise magnitude of climate change is not known,...
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Land Use and Vehicle Miles of Travel in the Climate Change Debate
Getting Smarter Than Your Average BearPonenciasMayo 2011Marlon G. Boarnet, Douglas Houston, Gavin Ferguson, and Steven SpearsIn this paper, Marlon G. Boarnet, Douglas Houston, Gavin Ferguson, and Steven Spears analyze the nonlinear relationship between land use and VMT and related thresholds. Based on a travel diary survey...
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