Land represents an important resource for the economic life of a majority of people in the world. The way people handle and use land resources impacts their soc
The urban-rural relationship in China is key to a sustainable global future. This book is particularly interested in peri-urbanization in China, the process by
This book reconciles competing and sometimes contradictory forms of land use, while also promoting sustainable land use options. It highlights land use planning
State and local governments in this country have adopted a number of policies to regulate the conversion of rural land to developed uses. One of the most signif
"Zoning has for a century enabled cities to chart their own course. It is a useful and popular institution, enabling homeowners to protect their main investment