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Book SynopsisExplores the economic, cultural, and political forces that make it difficult for sensible growth to gain a foothold in the United States. A journalist who covered planning, development, and housing for the Boston Globe, the author brings the land battle to life through the stories of its notorious soldiers.
Trade ReviewEngaging, vivid and provocative work. Written with analytical rigor but also a crafty journalistic eye for the human-interest story that crystallizes an abstract theme, this book merits inclusion in any library. Library Journal 2006 A panoramic and extraordinarily up-to-date account of the struggle over how America builds. -- Philip Langdon New Urban News 2006 This Land offers a provocative and insightful overview of the challenges of sprawl. Boston Globe 2006 Those who truly hate sprawl and want to fight back would be well advised to read this book. Audubon 2007 Well researched, well written... very personable and readable. Recommended for all readers. -- S. O'M Northeastern Naturalist 2006 Flint provides a historical perspective on how we became a suburban nation... with the easy-flowing, narrative skill of a journalist. -- Lawrence Bluestone Architecture Boston 2008
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Developing America
1. Grids and Greenfields
2. Suburbia's Promise, and Curse
3. New Paradigm: New Urbanism
4. The Smart Growth Revolution
5. Walk Daily, Buy Local, Build Green
6. Hands Off My Land
7. Dream Defenders and Sprawl Inc.
8. Pitched Battles
9. The Density Dilemma
10. Smart, and Fair
11. Planning and Disaster
Conclusion: Six Healthy Habits for Sensible Growth
Notes
Bibliographical Essay
Acknowledgments
Index
