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January 2000, English
Urban Sprawl in a U.S. Metropolitan Area
Ways to Measure and a Comparison of the Sacramento Area to Similar Metropolitan Areas in California and the U.S.
January 2000, English
January 2000, English
Implementing a Land Value Tax in Urban Residential Communities
January 2000, English
January 2000, English
Improving the Accuracy of Downtown Land Assessments
November 1999, English
November 1999, English
Public Values and Conservation Land
A Case Study of the Norumbega Project, Weston, MA
September 1999, English
September 1999, English
A Politician’s Appraisal of Property Taxation
Israel’s Experience with the Arnona
September 1999, English
September 1999, English
August 1999, English
Using Assisted Negotiation to Settle Land Use Disputes
A Guidebook for Public Officials
July 1999, English
As land use issues become more complex, it is difficult for public officials to balance the contending forces of environmental protection, economic development, and local autonomy. This guidebook, developed by the Consensus Building Institute, offers step-by-step advice on assisted negotiation based on a study of 100 local land use disputes. It answers questions about why and how to use assisted negotiation, the risks and preparations involved, and issues in hiring a professional mediator or facilitator. It outlines common obstacles, suggests strategies to overcome them, and uses case studies to illustrate steps in the negotiation process.
July 1999, English
As land use issues become more complex, it is difficult for public officials to balance the contending forces of environmental protection, economic development, and local autonomy. This guidebook, developed by the Consensus Building Institute, offers step-by-step advice on assisted negotiation based on a study of 100 local land use disputes. It answers questions about why and how to use assisted negotiation, the risks and preparations involved, and issues in hiring a professional mediator or facilitator. It outlines common obstacles, suggests strategies to overcome them, and uses case studies to illustrate steps in the negotiation process.
