Reporting on Growth and Open Space: Resources for Journalists Resource Manual
Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Introduction
This Chapter 1 of the Resource Manual focuses on Environmental Journalism resources, meaning information on the subject of environmental journalism itself. It also includes some general journalism resources, which are shown shaded in gray.
Other chapters focus on topics such as open space, land use, etc. Each chapter is a separate document stored as a downloadable file in “pdf” format. To read the documents, you need a free copy of downloadable Adobe Acrobat Reader software, available through a link on the Resource Manual website.
Chapter 1 includes these seven sections: . Archives ...... 2 . Awards ...... 3 . Conferences &Workshops ...... 30 . Contacts ...... 37 . Fellowships ...... 41 . Organizations ...... 62 . Publications ...... 70
We welcome suggestions for additions to this and other chapters, and as the series progresses, we will add to earlier releases of the topical chapters based on those suggestions. (Please email suggestions to [email protected], with RGOS in the subject line.)
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Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Archives
This section lists archives or libraries dedicated to stories published in journalistic media, and may be mined for story ideas.
IRE Resource Center The IRE Resource Center is a rich reserve of print and broadcast stories, tipsheets and guides to help you start and complete the best work of your career. This unique library is the starting point of any piece you're working on. You can search through abstracts of more than 20,000 investigative reporting stories without leaving the convenience of your Web browser. The Resource Center has provided information to more than 500 organizations and individuals since July 2000.
The Resource Center is partially supported by the Jane Pulliam Trust, The Florence and John Schumann Foundation and the John S. & James. L. Knight Foundation. Contact: Phone (573) 882-3364 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ire.org/resourcecenter/ on 5/14/2006.
The Meeman Archive The Knight Center for Environmental Journalism houses the Meeman Archive,The nation’s finest collection of environmental reporting in newspapers. Established by the Scripps-Howard News Service in 1982, the archive preserves outstanding journalism about conservation, natural resources and the environment. The archive consists of entries and winners of the Edward J. Meeman Award, sponsored by the Scripps Howard Foundation. The archive also includes entries and winners of the annual awards sponsored by the Society of Environmental Journalists. The articles date from 1980 to the present, and cover more than 100 environmental topics as diverse as hazardous waste, occupational health and wind energy. The Edward J. Meeman Awards are given to encourage journalists to help the public and public officials better understand and support conservation. They are named after Edward J. Meeman, a former editor of The Knoxville News Sentinel and The Memphis Press-Scimitar, who was also conservation editor of Scripps Howard Newspapers. He was a tireless champion of conservation during his 60 years as a reporter.
The archive is part of Michigan State University’s growing collection of resources in environmental journalism including books, videotapes and audiotapes of interviews with key environmental figures. Contact: Jim Detjen Phone (517) 353-9479 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ej.msu.edu/meeman.php on 4/6/2006.
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Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Awards
This section includes awards for reporting and editorial writing on environmental and science topics as well as more general journalism. In addition to recognizing outstanding work, award-winning stories or series can be mined for story ideas.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science Journalism Awards Sponsored in 2006 by Johnson & Johnson. Recognizes outstanding reporting by individuals within U.S. organizations on the sciences, mathematics and engineering, and their technological applications (excluding health and clinical medicine). Winners are selected based on scientific accuracy, initiative, originality, clarity of interpretation and value in fostering a better understanding of science by the public. Work must be done between July 1 and June 30 in newspapers, general circulation magazines, radio, television and online. Entries may include stories on life, physical and social sciences; engineering and mathematics; and policy issues that are grounded in science or technology. Entries should be intended for general, nontechnical audiences. $3000 cash prizes in each category. Contact: Office of News and Information American Association for the Advancement of Science 1200 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20005 Phone (202) 326-6440 [email protected] http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/awards/sja/index.shtml Deadline: Postmarked by Aug. 1, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
American Institute of Physics (AIP) Science Writing Award Rewards excellent science communication in print and broadcast media which is intended for and improves the general public's appreciation of physics, astronomy and related science fields. Two categories for journalists/broadcast media: 1. Book—entries for the 2006 competition must be written by a professional journalist or feature writer and published between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2005. (Articles written by a professional journalist or feature writer and published between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2006 will be judged in 2007—deadline is March 1, 2007.) 2. Broadcast— for 2006, entries must be scripted radio or television programs that are shorter than 15 minutes and aired from January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2005. (Programs longer than 15 minutes and that aired between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2006 will be judged in 2007—deadline is March 1, 2007.) Winning author receives $3,000, an engraved Windsor Chair, and certificate of recognition. Publisher receives a certificate honoring the publication in which the work appeared. AIP pays the winning author's travel expenses to receive the award. Contact: American Institute of Physics
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Media & Government Relations Division One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3843 Phone (301) 209-3100 Fax (301) 209-0843 [email protected] http://www.aip.org/aip/writing/index.html Deadline: March 1, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
American Planning Association (APA) Journalism Awards The American Planning Association's annual competition, with prizes of $200 awarded to individuals in each of three classes, honors newspapers "for public service rendered in the advancement of city and regional planning through outstanding journalism." Articles must be published during the previous calendar year. Open to all North American newspapers. Nomination may be made by an editor, publisher, or any other person. Contact: Sylvia Lewis American Planning Association 122 S Michigan Ave, Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone (312) 431-9100 [email protected] http://www.planning.org/awards/2006.htm#20 Deadline: January 13, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Bastiat Prize for Journalism The annual Bastiat Prize for Journalism, administered by the International Policy Network since 2002, was inspired by the 19th-century French philosopher and journalist Frédéric Bastiat. The prize was developed to encourage and reward writers whose published works promote the institutions of a free society: limited government, rule of law brokered by an independent judiciary, protection of private property, free markets, free speech, and sound science. The prize (a total of USD $10,000) will be awarded to one or more authors—and it will be awarded to the entry that best embodies the spirit, intellect and wit of philosopher and journalist Bastiat. Submissions are invited by all writers from all countries. Previous finalists and winners include Munir Attaullah (Pakistan), and Rakesh Wadhwa (Nepal), Robert Guest of The Economist, Brian Carney of the Wall Street Journal Europe, British freelancer Stephen Pollard, Ms. Shlaes and Sauvik Chakraverti of the Economic Times of India. Contact: Marco Desena, Bastiat Prize Administrador International Policy Network 3rd Floor, Bedford Chambers, The Piazza, Covent Garden London WC2E 8HA UK Phone +4420 7836 0750
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Big Sky Documentary Film Festival The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival premiers non-fiction film in the American West. Screenings will take place February 16-22, 2006, at the historic Wilma Theater in Missoula, Montana. The competitive event is open to nonfiction films and videos of all styles, subjects, and lengths. Official selections with release dates prior to September 1, 2004 are eligible for entry but will screen out of competition. World and U.S. premiers, classics, rare and experimental works will be shown during the festival. Awards will be given for Best Feature Documentary, Best Short Documentary and best documentary about the American West (the "Big Sky Award"). Reduced entry fees for entries received by early deadline of September 1, 2005. Contact: Doug Hawes-Davis, Festival Director Big Sky Documentary Film Festival 131 S Higgins Ave, Suite 201 Missoula, MT 59802 Phone (406) 728-0753 [email protected] http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org Deadline: November 1, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Biodiversity Reporting Award Conservation International, in collaboration with the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the International Federation of Environmental Journalists (IFEJ) and other local partners, has offered the "Biodiversity Reporting Award" annually since 1999. The contest goals are to increase the quantity of environmental reporting, improve the quality of environmental reporting through capacity-building and training, recognize the outstanding work of key print journalists covering environmental issues, and stimulate their continued efforts. 2006 deadlines for participating countries are Andes (date not posted as of Apr. 2/06); Bolivia (May 5); Brazil (April 14); Brazil—television category (April 14); Colombia (May 5); Ecuador (May 5); Guyana (June 9); Mexico (June 9); Peru (May 5); and Venezuela (May 5). Contact: http://www.biodiversityreporting.org/ Deadline: varies by country Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program The Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States, The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program, was created in February 1990 by an executive agreement between Canada and the United States. Since that time, hundreds of scholars
Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Resources 5/23/06 Awards Page 5 Reporting on Growth and Open Space: Resources for Journalists Resource Manual have participated in the Program's reciprocal educational exchanges to lecture, research or study. The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program oversees Canada's relationship with the worldwide Fulbright Program. Numerous awards are available for Canadian and American citizens. Deadlines for American applicants vary by program. Contact: Amelia Brown, Program Officer Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program 350 Albert St, Suite 2015 Ottawa, Ontario K1R 1A4 Phone (613) 237-5366 Fax (613) 237-2029 [email protected] http://www.fulbright.ca/en/award.asp Deadline: November 15, 2005 for Canadian applicants Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) Press Freedom Awards Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) offers three annual awards: two International Press Freedom Awards recognize the courage and determination with which journalists overcome regularly-faced obstacles in order to get the news out; the Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award (named for the Canadian journalist and editor of the Vancouver-based Indo-Canadian Times who was assassinated in November 1998) is given to a Canadian journalist who, through his or her work, has made an important contribution to reinforcing and promoting the principle of freedom of the press in Canada or elsewhere; and the Canadian Student Press Freedom Award recognizes a Canadian student journalist who, through his or her work, has made an important contribution to the promotion of press freedom in Canada. Contact: Canadian Journalists for Free Expression 489 College St, Suite 403 Toronto, ON M6G 1A5 Canada Phone (416) 515-9622 [email protected] http://www.cjfe.org/ Deadline: July 31, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Canadian Science Writers' Association (CSWA) Science in Society Journalism Awards CSWA honors outstanding contributions to Canadian journalism annually with the Science in Society Journalism Awards, presented for original material disseminated in French or English print, web, or broadcast.
The CSWA also administers the Canadian Forest Service Journalism Awards in Newspapers and Magazines, the NRCan Office of Energy Efficiency Media Award, the L'Oreal Canada Journalism Award in all media, the Herb Lampert Student Writing
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Award, the Book Awards, Superstars of Innovation Writer's Award, and is associated with the Yves Fortier Earth Science Journalism Award for newspapers. Deadline info and entry forms for all competitions are available throughout the year in pdf format at the CSWA website. Contact: Andy F. Visser-deVries, CSWA Administrative Director Canadian Science Writers' Association PO Box 75, Station A Toronto, ON M5W 1A2 Phone (800) 796-8595 [email protected] http://www.sciencewriters.ca/awards/index.html Deadline: February 1, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Carmage Walls Commentary Prize The Carmage Walls Commentary Prize was created to recognize outstanding commentary on local issues and to encourage thoughtful, courageous and constructive editorial page leadership on issues specifically relevant to each newspaper's primary readership.
The prize was named for the late Benjamin Carmage Walls whose newspaper career spanned seven decades. Mr. Walls primarily owned community newspapers and advocated strong, courageous and positive editorial page leadership. Friends and associates of Mr. Walls have agreed to underwrite the cost of the awards for the first 10 years. These donors are not family members and wish to remain anonymous.
The Walls Prize is sponsored by the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Foundation. Contact: Helen Anne Richards SNPA Foundation PO Box 28875 Atlanta, GA 30358 Phone (404) 256-0444 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.snpa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=CircuitContestAwards.walls on 4/6/2006.
David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism – News Sponsored by the American Geophysical Union. Recognizes excellence in reporting news of scientific advances, generally produced under deadline pressure of one week or less. Must be published or aired for the first time between November 1, 2004 and October 31, 2005 and prepared by a full-time professional or freelance journalist for any medium (except books) accessible to the general public. Award consists of a plaque and $2,000 prize, presented at an AGU meeting, for work that enhances public awareness and
Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Resources 5/23/06 Awards Page 7 Reporting on Growth and Open Space: Resources for Journalists Resource Manual understanding of the sciences encompassed by AGU: the study of the Earth, Sun, solar system, and their environments and components. Nominations may be made by anyone. Contact: Harvey Leifert American Geophysical Union 2000 Florida Ave NW Washington, DC 20009-1277 Phone (202) 777-7507 [email protected] http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/sci_awards.html Deadline: November 15, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
DuPont Columbia Award Recognizes excellence in broadcast journalism and has been administered by the Graduate School of Journalism since 1968. Created by Jessie Ball duPont in 1942 as a tribute to the journalistic integrity and public-mindedness of her late husband, Alfred I. duPont, the Awards are now regarded as the most prestigious prizes in television and radio news, the broadcast equivalent of the Pulitzer Prizes, which the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism also administers. Contact: Jonnet Abeles, Director Mary Kay Duffy, Production Assistant Phone (212) 854-5047 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/events/dupont/ on 4/6/2006.
Edward R. Murrow Award RTNDA has been honoring outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971. Murrow's pursuit of excellence in journalism embodies the spirit of the awards that carry his name. Murrow Award recipients demonstrate the excellence that Edward R. Murrow made a standard for the electronic news profession. Contact: Edward R. Murrow Awards RTNDA 1600 K St NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006-2838 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/awards/murrow.shtml on 4/6/2006.
Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award Now in its 17th year, the Award is intended to encourage young science writers by recognizing outstanding reporting and writing in any field of science. The award is
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Excellence in Urban Journalism Award Sponsored by The Enterprise Foundation, a national nonprofit organization that helps rebuild communities, and The Freedom Forum, a nonpartisan foundation dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people, the Excellence in Urban Journalism Award encourages and recognizes quality reporting on major issues facing the nation's urban areas, particularly in inner cities. Each entry must involve a news report regarding an urban issue in the United States, such as affordable housing, community development, homelessness, child care and disasters that have occurred, which have left people homeless and communities destroyed (e.g., Hurricane Katrina). The entry should examine how a city or community has been affected by a situation. The award is divided into two categories: 1) Print, including Internet stories and 2) Television and Radio. An award and $2,500 check will be presented to the winning journalist(s) in each category at The Enterprise Foundation's Annual Network Conference. Must be published or broadcast during the previous calendar year. Contact: The Enterprise Foundation Phone (410) 964-1230 [email protected] http://www.enterprisefoundation.org/newsRoom/urban.asp Deadline: Postmarked by May 15, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
George Bliss Award for Excellence in Investigative Reporting Presented by The Better Government Association with the support of The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation, the George Bliss Award recognizes the best in government-related investigative reporting from across the Midwest region. Judged by a rotating panel of journalists and media educators, the award highlights the impact of investigative reports as a reform tool within the context of state and local government waste, fraud and corruption. Not only will investigative techniques be considered in the selection, but the
Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Resources 5/23/06 Awards Page 9 Reporting on Growth and Open Space: Resources for Journalists Resource Manual winning entry will have made significant contributions to the public education on issues of government corruption as well as resulting in reforms or criminal proceedings. The contest includes radio, television and print reporting in the Midwest area, defined as Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin and Michigan. Entries must have been published or broadcast within July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005. Winners receive a custom-designed award and a cash prize of $3,500.00. Contact: Bliss Award Submission c/o Better Government Association 11 East Adams St, Suite 608 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone (312) 427-8330 Fax (312) 386-9203 [email protected] http://www.bettergov.org/2005blissawards.htm Deadline: August 15, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
George Polk Awards Long Island University annually seeks nominations for the George Polk Awards in investigative journalism. Nominees are proposed and selected by a national panel of advisors. The panel also considers entries that originate from publication offices, newsrooms or individual reporters. Categories vary from year to year, but customarily awards are given in foreign, national and local reporting (in print and broadcasting), news photography, and criticism. Electronic journalism, documentary films and books based on investigative reporting or dealing specifically with the field of journalism, (and occasionally for a body of work) may also be considered. In 2001, there was an Environmental Reporting category—won by Lisa Davis, San Francisco Weekly, for revealing that a city residential/recreational development was to be constructed on what had been the San Francisco Naval Shipyard's dumping ground for radioactive waste. Orlando Sentinel senior reporter Debbie Salamone's series on Florida's water crisis took the prize for Environmental Reporting in 2002. The criteria for awards are discernment of a significant news story, resourcefulness and courage in gathering information, and skill in relating the story. While the journalists or media outlet do not have to be American, all entries must be in English (no translations). There are no entry fees or application forms. Visit website for information on how to enter. Contact: Peg Byron, Public Relations Director Long Island University Brooklyn Campus 1 University Plaza, M-407 Brooklyn, NY 11201-8423 USA Phone (718) 488-1418 [email protected] http://www.brooklyn.liu.edu/polk/apply.html Deadline: January 6, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
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Grantham Prize for Excellence in Reporting on the Environment New in September 2005, this journalism prize—the largest in North America—will honor exemplary reporting on the environment by journalists in the United States and Canada. A $75,000 cash award will be awarded annually to one journalist or a team of journalists for work in print, broadcast, or books, whose work exemplifies extraordinary coverage of environmental issues and helps lead to constructive social change to address them. The prize was created by The Grantham Foundation for the Protection of the Environment, and is administered by the Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting. Contact: Bud Ward Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting URI Graduate School of Oceanography Office of Marine Programs Narragansett, RI 02882 [email protected] http://www.granthamprize.org/ Deadline: March 24, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Harry Chapin Media Awards Awards are given for outstanding coverage that positively impacts the critical issues of hunger, poverty and self-reliance. Work that focuses on the causes of hunger and poverty and the forces creating self-reliance is also honored. This includes work on economic inequality and insecurity, unemployment, homelessness, domestic and international policies and their reform, community empowerment, sustainable development, food production, agriculture, nutrition and the struggle for land. Awards cover six media categories: newspapers, magazines, broadcast, radio, photojournalism and books. The cash awards, ranging from $1000-$2500, are given for work done in previous calendar year. Contact: Lisa Ann Batitto The Harry Chapin Media Awards, c/o World Hunger Year 505 Eighth Ave, Suite 2100 New York, NY 10018-6582 Phone (212) 629-0853 [email protected] http://www.worldhungeryear.org/media_center/hcma.asp Deadline: February 2, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Harry E. Schlenz Medal for Achievement in Public Education The Water Environment Federation presents the Harry E. Schlenz Medal annually for "taking up the banner of water environment public education" and presenting it to the public in a productive process via journalism, film or video production, or any other
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James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public To recognize, encourage and stimulate outstanding reporting directly to the public, which materially increases the public's knowledge and understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. Work may have been publicized via the press, radio, television, films, the lecture platform, books, or pamphlets for the lay public. Applications must include formal nomination and optional support forms, publications and patent list, and biographical sketch or curriculum vitae. Winners receive $3,000, a medallion, a certificate and traveling expenses to the next American Chemical Society national meeting. Contact: American Chemical Society Office of the Awards Program 1155 16th St NW Washington, DC 20036-4800 Fax (202) 776-8211 [email protected] http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=awards%5Cgrady- stack.html Deadline: Feb. 1 annually Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
James Richard Bennett Scholarship The James Richard Bennett Scholarship allows a limited number of college students in Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma or Louisiana to attend the IRE national conference. The scholarships are made possible by a donation to IRE by Dr. James R. Bennett, professor of English, University of Arkansas. Contact: John Green IRE Fellowships & Scholarships 138 Neff Annex Missouri School of Journalism Columbia, MO 65211
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Phone (573) 882-2772 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ire.org/training/fellowships.html on 4/6/2006.
James V. Risser Prize for Western Environmental Journalism New in 2005, this environmental journalism award honoring James V. Risser, director emeritus of the Knight Fellowships program at Stanford University, is sponsored by Stanford's Knight Fellowships and the Center for the Study of the North American West. The prize will be awarded for work done in the previous calendar year, and is open to print, broadcast and online journalists writing about environmental issues in western Canada, Mexico and the United States. The prize carries an award of $3,000. The winner will come to Stanford to participate in a symposium on the issues reported in the winning entry. The prize was established in recognition of Risser's outstanding journalism career and his leadership of the John S. Knight Fellowships for Professional Journalists from 1985 until his retirement in 2000. Risser is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner who "distinguished himself as an investigative reporter, an environmental reporter and as a leader in efforts to improve the quality of modern journalism." Contact: James V. Risser Prize for Western Environmental Journalism PO Box 20423 Stanford, CA 94309-0423 [email protected] http://risserprize.stanford.edu Deadline: March 15, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
John B. Oakes Award for Distinguished Environmental Journalism Award is given annually to the author of a single newspaper or magazine article, or single-topic series, that makes an exceptional contribution to public understanding of contemporary environmental issues. Entries must be initially published in the United States between October 1, 2004, and September 30, 2005. Winner of the Award receives a $5,000 prize. The Oakes Award is funded by an endowment donated by friends and family of John B. Oakes. Entries are judged by an independent committee of journalists and environmental specialists. For a list of judges, visit website. Contact: Oakes Award Committee 40 West 20th St New York, NY 10011 Phone (212) 727-4518 http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/events/oakes/ Deadline: Entries must be received by November 1, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
John F. Hogan Distinguished Service Award
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Named for the founder and first president of RTNDA, the John F. Hogan Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual's contributions to the journalism profession and freedom of the press. Contact: [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/awards/hogan.shtml on 4/6/2006.
John M. Collier Award Sponsored by the Forest History Society, the Award is to recognize outstanding interest and reporting in forest and conservation history. The Award is a fellowship to an Institutes for Journalism in Natural Resources (IJNR) expedition (value approximately $4,000) and an expenses paid visit to the Forest History Society Library and Archives in Durham, NC. Open to any newspaper or general circulation magazine professional or freelance journalist in North America. All newspaper and magazine journalists who are selected to receive IJNR fellowships are considered candidates for the John M. Collier Award. They are evaluated by their interest and demonstrated professional effort to report on forest and conservation history. Applications for IJNR expeditions are received throughout the year but individual expeditions have deadlines. Visit the IJNR web site for application procedures and upcoming expeditions. Contact:
Frank Allen, Executive Director Steven Anderson, President & CEO IJNR Forest Hickory Society PO Box 1996 701 Vickers Ave Missoula, MT 59806 Durham, NC 27701 Phone (406) 273-4626 Phone (919) 682-9319 [email protected] [email protected] http://www.ijnr.org http://www.foresthistory.org
Deadline: varies Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Knight Batten Awards for Innovations in Journalism J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism, a center of the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism, administers the annual Knight Batten Awards for Innovations in Journalism. A $10,000 grand prize and up to $5,000 in Special Distinction Awards will reward journalism that uses new information ideas and technologies in innovative ways to involve people very actively in critical public issues by showing as well as telling, by providing access to news and information that stirs their imagination and invites participation. In addition, a $1,000 Wild Card Award will honor an early idea that may not be fully developed or a good idea that deserves a megaphone beside the top winners. Entries from all media are eligible. Encouraged are both top-down and bottom- up innovations, those driven by news creators and those driven by news consumers. Open
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Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism The annual Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism, underwritten by the Kurt Schork Memorial Fund and Reuters, and administered by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, will award two $5,000 prizes, one to a local reporter in a developing country or nation in transition, and the other to a freelance journalist covering international news, to recognize independent and professional reporting that sheds new light on controversial issues. Stories can focus on conflict, human-rights concerns, cross- border issues, or any other issue of controversy in a particular country or region. The awards were created to honor Kurt Schork, an American freelance journalist who was killed in a military ambush while on assignment for Reuters on May 24, 2000, in Sierra Leone. Applicants will be asked to submit a body of work (up to three articles) that demonstrates professionalism, meets international journalistic standards, and gives evidence that courage and determination played a role in generating the articles. Further details and entry forms are available at the web site. Contact: Sabina Cosic The Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism Kurt Schork Memorial Fund 2475 Virginia Ave, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20037 Phone (202) 333-2545 [email protected] http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/events/schork Deadline: June 1, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Lorenzo Natali Prize ProPager of France administers the annual Natali Prize for Journalism which was established in 1992 to recognize the best reporting on human rights and democracy. Three Prizes will be awarded in each of the following five regions: Europe (EU Members States, states of central and eastern Europe and Mediterranean states); Africa; the Arab World, Iran and Israel; Asia and the Pacific; Latin America and the Caribbean. 1st Prize: 5.000 Euros, 2nd Prize: 2.500 Euros, 3rd Prize: 1.500 Euros. Additionally, a Grand Prize will be awarded for the best article. The Grand Prize will receive 5.000 Euros more. Open to print and on-line journalists employed by the local media in the above regions. Applicants can only enter once (individually OR in a group). Applicants must submit
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ONE article (or an extract on a series of articles on ONE subject), which addresses human rights and/or democracy in the developing world. Entries must be submitted written in one of the 20 official languages of the European Union or in Arabic, and with an adequate translated summary in English, French or Spanish. Please visit website for full details. Contact: Marie Bardin, Project Officer ProPager 70 Bd de Reuilly 75012 Paris - France Phone +33 1 40 04 99 33 Fax +33 1 34 29 24 77 [email protected] http://www.nataliprize.info/ Deadline: October 31, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Mongerson Prize for Investigative Reporting on the News The Mongerson Prize was established to honor outstanding journalists who uncover and promptly correct incomplete, inaccurate or misleading news stories. The Prize has as its goals: To improve press credibility by encouraging more reporting on media mistakes; To honor those who set the record straight on news stories; and To promote high news standards so that the public receives the best, most reliable and accurate information possible. Created in 2001 through a grant from Paul Mongerson, the Prize is sponsored by the Medill School of Journalism. In 2004, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation gave the prize a two-year grant to further its promotion. It is based at the Medill News Service in Washington. $5,000 First Prize—Print category; $5,000 First Prize— Broadcast and online category; $1,000 Awards of Distinction. Material must have been published or broadcast in the calendar year ending Dec. 31, 2005. Contact: Michelle Pendleton, Prize Coordinator Mongerson Prize Medill News Service 1325 G St NW, Suite 730 Washington, DC 20005 Phone (202) 661-0141 [email protected] http://www.mongersonprize.org/ Deadline: February 28, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
National Academies Communication Awards The National Academies annually honor three individuals with its Communication Awards for excellence in reporting and communicating science, engineering, technology, medicine, and/or interdisciplinary research to the general public. Each winner receives a $20,000 prize for their outstanding work. The Communication Awards are one
Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Resources 5/23/06 Awards Page 16 Reporting on Growth and Open Space: Resources for Journalists Resource Manual component of the National Academies Keck Futures Initiative. Open to authors, journalists, and producers who have demonstrated excellence in communicating these topics through print, Internet, radio, or television. The awards are given to individuals in three categories: book author; newspaper, magazine, or online journalist; and TV/radio correspondent or producer. The winners of the 2006 National Academies Communication Awards will be honored during the Keck Futures Conference in Irvine, Calif., Nov. 9-12, 2006. The winners will speak about their work and participate in a panel discussion, as well as attend the full conference to continue communication with researchers and scientists alike. The Academies will pay travel expenses for the winners to attend the conference. See website for details and eligibility. Contact: Phone (949) 387-5783 [email protected] http://www.keckfutures.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Communication_Awards_Overvi ew Deadline: Postmarked by April 7, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Salute to Excellence Award In 2003, a new environment category (including medical or health stories) was added to the print and television divisions of the National Association of Black Journalists' Salute to Excellence Award Program. This was created as part of the diversity grant project collaboration between SEJ and minority j-groups. NABJ awards prizes for outstanding coverage of African-Americans and issues of special concern to the African-American community. The environment category competition is open to all television broadcasters, TV camera people, print journalists and photojournalists whose works were published or broadcast between January 1st and December 31st of the previous calendar year. Contact: National Association of Black Journalists 8701-A Adelphi Rd Adelphi, MD 20783 http://www.nabj.org/awards/excellence/index.html Deadline: April 15, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
National Association of Minority Media Executives (NAMME) Celebration of Diversity Awards Each year the National Association of Minority Media Executives (NAMME) honors a distinguished group of media leaders at its annual "Celebration of Diversity" Awards Banquet. Nominations are accepted in several categories, including the Robert C. Maynard Legend Award for quality journalism and the advancement of people of color in the media; and in 2005, the Courageous Reporting Award. The 2006 Banquet will be held in conjunction with the American Society of Newspaper Editor's annual convention April 25-28, 2006, at the Westin Hotel, Seattle, WA. Contact: National Association of Minority Media Executives
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1921 Gallows Rd, Suite 600 Vienna, VA 22182 Fax (703) 893-2414 [email protected] http://www.namme.org/programs/awards/ Deadline: December 1, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
National Magazine Awards Sponsored by the American Society of Magazine Editors in association with Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Honors magazines that consistently demonstrate superior performance in carrying out stated editorial objectives, innovative editorial techniques, noteworthy journalistic enterprise, and imagination and vigor in layout and design; and Internet sites that most effectively serve their intended audience and reflect an outstanding level of interactivity, journalistic integrity, service and innovative visual presentation. One winner in each of 22 categories, including general excellence in six circulation groups, personal service, leisure interests, reporting, public interest, feature writing, profile writing, essays, columns and commentary, reviews and criticism, magazine section, single-topic issue, design, photography, photo portfolio/photo essay, fiction, and general excellence online. The awards are presented at a gala luncheon hosted by ASME. Entry fees apply: $200 per entry for ASME members and $400 for non-members. Contact: American Society of Magazine Editors 810 Seventh Ave, 24th Floor New York, NY 10019 Phone (212) 872-3700 [email protected] http://www.magazine.org/Editorial/National_Magazine_Awards/ Deadline: January 4, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
National Press Club of Canada International Editorial Cartoon Competition The National Press Club of Canada's annual International Editorial Cartoon Competition is awarded for the top cartoon from a professional or freelance editorial cartoonist. The subject of the 2006 competition is "Cartooning in a dangerous environment": to illustrate the pressure under which cartoonists perform their craft: the "chill" of a potential libel suit, the temptation of self-censorship, and security, political, economic and/or editorial constraints to artistic expression. Cash prizes. Contact: Spencer Moore NPC Press Freedom Committee National Press Club of Canada 150 Wellington St Ottawa, ON K1P 5A4 Canada Phone (613) 824-2436
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Fax (613) 834-2657 [email protected] http://www.pressclub.on.ca/NPCEnglish/html/wpfd_cartoon_competition.html Deadline: March 31, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) Native Media Awards The Native American Journalists Association presents annually the NAJA Media Awards, a unique competition celebrating the quality and professional work done by Native journalists. General media awards are for Native-owned media or those at least 50 percent Native-controlled, except in categories specifically aimed at non-Native mainstream media. Individual entrants must be voting members of NAJA, except in categories specifically aimed at non-Native individual journalists. In those cases, non- Native entrants must be associate members of NAJA. Open to journalists throughout the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Entries must have been published or broadcast between April 1, 2005 and Dec. 31, 2005. Contest rules, entry form and media categories (including environmental journalism) are available at the web link provided. Winners will be announced August 12, 2006, at the 22nd Annual Convention in Tulsa, Okla. Contact: NAJA—Media Awards Al Neuharth Media Center 555 N Dakota St Vermillion, SD 57069 Phone (605) 677-5282 [email protected] http://www.naja.com/programs/awards/ Deadline: March 31, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Online News Association's Online Journalism Awards This annual awards competition, administered by the Online News Association and the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California, honors excellence in English-language Web journalism. Contest categories include General Excellence; Breaking News; Specialty Journalism; Enterprise Journalism; Service Journalism; Online Commentary; Creative Use of the Medium; Student journalism; and Student Web site. Open to both media institutions and individuals worldwide. Work must have been published between July 1, 2004 and June 30, 2005. Contact: Dianne Lynch, Executive Director Online News Association [email protected] http://journalist.org/awards/archives/000039.php Deadline: July 20, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Oscars in Agriculture
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Program recognizes excellent media reporting about agriculture, food, natural resources, rural affairs and related matters of vital public interest. A single award is given each year to a professional agricultural communicator in on-the-air broadcasting. Applicants must be a member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. No cash prize. Administered by the University of Illinois in conjunction with NAFB. Contact: Del Dahl Oscars in Agriculture, Human and Community Development University of Illinois 137 Bevier Hall 905 S Goodwin Ave Urbana, IL 61801 Phone (217) 333-3165 [email protected] Deadline: email for details Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Overseas Press Club of America Awards Honors 20 classes of foreign affairs reporting with certificates and $1,000 awards. Categories cover a wide range of topics, including business, environmental and human rights issues, and books, cartoons, photography, reporting in daily newspapers, magazines or wire services, and radio and television broadcasts. Work must be published in the US or by a US-based publication or broadcast during 2005. Entry fee is $125. Details and application to download are available at website. Contact: Sonya K. Fry, Executive Director Overseas Press Club of America 40 W 45th St New York, NY 10036 Phone (212) 626-9220 Fax (212) 626-9210 [email protected] http://www.opcofamerica.org/ Deadline: Postmarked by January 27, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Paul White Award The Paul White Award is presented annually at RTNDA's International Conference and Exhibition. Named for the first news director of CBS, the Paul White Award is RTNDA's highest honor and recognizes an individual's lifetime contributions to electronic journalism. Contact: [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rtnda.org/asfi/awards/white.shtml on 4/6/2006.
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Philip Meyer Journalism Award The awards are in honor of Philip Meyer, Knight Chair in Journalism at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Meyer is the author of Precision Journalism, the seminal 1972 book (and subsequent editions) that focused growing numbers of journalists on the idea of using social science methods to do better journalism. He pioneered in using survey research as a reporter for Knight Ridder newspapers to explore the causes of race riots in the 1960s.
Three awards will be given annually—a first, second and third place—to recognize the best work using techniques that are part of precision journalism, computer-assisted reporting and social science research. The awards include cash prizes: $500 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third. Contact: Philip Meyer Award 138 Neff Annex Missouri School of Journalism Columbia, MO 65211 Phone (573) 882-6668 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ire.org/meyeraward/ on 4/6/2006.
Phillip D. Reed Memorial Award for Outstanding Writing on the Southern Environment The Southern Environmental Law Center's annual award seeks to enhance public awareness of the richness and vulnerability of the South's natural heritage by giving special recognition to writers who most effectively tell the stories about the region's environment. The contest is split into three categories, each with a cash prize: Journalism, for newspaper and magazine writing; Non-fiction Books; and Advocacy Essays. Entries must relate to the natural resources in at least one of the following states: AL, GA, NC, SC, TN, or VA. Prizes of $1,000 will be awarded to the winner in each of the Journalism and Book categories, and $250 for the Advocacy category. Contact: Cathryn McCue, Communications Manager/ Writing Award Coordinator Southern Environmental Law Center 201 W Main St, Suite 14 Charlottesville, VA 22902-5065 Phone (434) 977-4090 [email protected] http://southernenvironment.org/newsroom/phil_reed/phil_reed_writing_award.htm Deadline: April 3, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Population Institute Global Media Awards for Excellence in Population Reporting The Population Institute encourages editors, news directors and journalists to acquire a more in-depth knowledge of population issues. Awards in 15 categories recognize excellence in conveying awareness of population problems and their relationship to
Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Resources 5/23/06 Awards Page 21 Reporting on Growth and Open Space: Resources for Journalists Resource Manual resources and environment. Individuals and institutions from print and electronic media may apply. All eligible works must have been published or aired between September 1, 2004 and September 1, 2005. Prize is a study tour of a developing country. Visit website for more information. Contact: Global Media Awards Coordinator Population Institute 107 2nd St NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 544-3300 Fax (202) 544-0068 [email protected] http://www.populationinstitute.org/teampublish/71_362_1028.cfm Deadline: September 1, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Renewable Natural Resources Foundation Excellence in Journalism Award Established in 2000, this award honors excellence in accurate and scientifically-based print journalism which increases public understanding of natural resources issues. Contributions may be made by an individual, group, or organization for print media (such as a book, on-line report, or article/feature in a newspaper, magazine, journal, or newsletter). The award does not recognize visual media such as films or videos (but may be nominated for RNRF's Outstanding Achievement Award). Work must be published in previous calendar year, and no more than one award will be given each year. Contact: Director of Programs Renewable Natural Resources Foundation 5430 Grosvenor Ln Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone (301) 493-9101 Fax (301) 493-6148 [email protected] http://www.rnrf.org/programs.html#2006 Deadline: June 1, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Reuters and International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Environmental Media Awards The Awards, established in 1998 and biannual as of 2002, aim at raising global awareness of environmental and sustainable development issues, by encouraging excellence in environmental reporting worldwide. For 2002, this global environmental journalism competition was dubbed "The Best Summit Story" and focused on the World Summit on Sustainable Development which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa on August 26th. The competition is open to print and Internet journalists from six regions—Asia; English-speaking Africa, including the Middle East; Europe; French-speaking Africa; Latin America; and North America, including the Caribbean and Oceania. Entries
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Robert L. Kozik Award for Environmental Reporting For excellence in environmental reporting on a local, national or international level. Entries must demonstrate a clear understanding of the environment and show how their work had an impact or prompted action to remedy an environmental problem. All magazine, newspaper, radio, and television entries compete for a $500 award and Kozik medal for each category—Print and Broadcast. Entries are limited to work published or broadcast in the preceding calendar year. Competition is open to professional journalists—those who receive at least 50 percent of their income from journalistic activity, either independently or as an employee of independent communications media. Only pieces published or broadcast by such independent media are eligible. Online entries are eligible, if work is done by a professional journalist who meets the above definition. Contact: General Manager's Office National Press Club National Press Building 529 14th St NW, 13th Floor Washington, DC 20045 Phone (202) 662-8744 Fax (202) 662-7512 http://www.press.org/programs/npcawards.cfm Deadline: Postmarked by April 1 annually Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Science in Society Journalism Awards The National Association of Science Writers especially wants to encourage the kind of critical, probing article that would not receive an award from an interest group. Separate prizes of $1000 and Certificates of Recognition will be awarded for outstanding writing about science and its impact on the quality of life. Materials must be published or broadcast between June 1, 2004 and December 31, 2005, and will be judged best in each of these five categories: newspaper, magazine, broadcast, book and Web. Publishers and Broadcasters of awarded material will also receive Certificates of Recognition. Contact: Diane McGurgan, Executive Director
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National Association of Science Writers PO Box 890 Hedgesville, WV 25427 Phone (304) 754-5077 Fax (304) 754-5076 [email protected] http://www.nasw.org/society.htm Deadline: Postmarked by February 1, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Scripps Howard Foundation Edward J. Meeman Award To recognize outstanding environmental reporting. This award is given to encourage journalists to help educate the public and public officials on environmental issues. Results achieved by the reporting may be included. Open to any daily newspaper or wire service in the U.S. or its territories for work published in a newspaper in 2005. $10,000 and trophy. $50 entry fee. Visit the Web Site for rules and entry form. Contact: Susan J. Porter, Vice President/Programs Scripps Howard Foundation, National Journalism Awards 312 Walnut St, 28th Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202-4067 Phone (800) 888-3000 [email protected] http://foundation.scripps.com/foundation/programs/nja/njageneralrules.html Deadline: Postmarked by January 31, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Society for News Design (SND) Best of Newspaper Design Creative Competition Sponsored by the Society for News Design and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, this annual competition recognizes excellence in news design, graphics and photography. Open to all general circulation newspapers— daily or non-daily, broadsheet or tabloid, traditional or alternative—published anywhere in the world, as well as syndicates and cooperatives providing material used in newspapers. Entries must have been published between Jan. 1, 2005, and Dec. 31, 2005, inclusive. Membership in SND is not required. Awards will be given in eleven categories. Entries must be received in Syracuse, N.Y., USA, by deadlines indicated. Contact: Society for News Design 1130 Ten Rod Rd, F-104 North Kingstown, RI 02852-4177 Phone (401) 294-5233 [email protected] http://snd.org/about/news_archive.html?sk=&sn=91 Deadline: US: January 18, 2006; Non-US: January 25, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
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Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) Best in Business Contest The Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) annual Best in Business contest has two main components—the SECTION competition to select outstanding daily newspaper business sections and weekly business newspapers, and the NEWS contest to select the best individual stories or packages of stories published by the business news media. Students interested in business journalism may also enter (there are two student categories in 2006: breaking news and enterprise reporting). The 2006 contest is for work published in calendar 2005. SABEW membership is required. Additional contacts: Co-chair Jill Jordan Spitz, 520-573-4177, e-mail [email protected]; and SABEW Executive Director Carrie Paden, 573-882-7862, e- mail [email protected]. Contact: BIB Contest Committee Co-chair Greg McCune Society of American Business Editors and Writers Missouri School of Journalism 134 Neff Annex Columbia, MO 65211-1200 Phone (312) 408-8701 [email protected] http://www.sabew.org/sabewweb.nsf/Newsletters/18B9620B119DF5F5862570D70073F 8CD Deadline: Online: February 1, 2006; Mail: postmarked no later than February 8, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) Awards for Reporting on the Environment The Society of Environmental Journalists offers annual Awards for Reporting on the Environment, recognizing the very best journalism on environmental subjects in newspapers, magazines and newsletters, as well as on television, radio and the Internet. The contest is divided into nine categories, each with a $1,000 prize. To find out how to enter, please visit our website to read the contest FAQs and rules, and download a brochure to post in your newsroom. Contact: Society of Environmental Journalists PO Box 2492 Jenkintown, PA 19046 Phone (215) 884-8174 [email protected] http://www.sej.org/contest/index.htm Deadline: April 1, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Society of Professional Journalists’ Award
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Sigma Delta Chi Awards are among the premier prizes given in the profession, and are unique, because they recognize achievement in all forms of journalism: print, television, radio, graphics, magazines, research, newsletters and online.
Mark of Excellence Awards honors the best in collegiate journalism. Judged at the regional and national level, the annual competition offers 43 categories in newspapers, magazines, photography, radio, television and online journalism. Contact: Eugene S Pulliam National Journalism Center 3909 N Meridian St Indianapolis, IN 46208 Phone (317) 927-8000 Fax (317) 920-4789 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.spj.org/awards_main.asp on 4/6/2006.
The New York Public Library Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism Awarded to the author(s) of outstanding, full-length books resulting from print, broadcast, or electronic journalism that impacts public consciousness and policy around an important current issue. Winner receives a $15,000 prize; $1,000 awarded to four other top finalists. Book must be scheduled for original publication between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2005. Books may be nominated by publishers, agents, or journalists and must be accompanied by the nomination form available online. Books may not be nominated by their authors. The Library will accept nominations after July 1, 2005. Contact: The New York Public Library, Publications Office 8 West 40th St, 6th Floor New York, NY 10018-3902 Phone (212) 512-0202 http://www.nypl.org/pr/guidelines.cfm Deadline: September 30, annually Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Third Coast Festival/Richard H Driehaus Foundation Competition The Third Coast International Audio Festival (TCIAF) encourages reporters, audio artists and documentary/feature producers to enter their creative, compelling and revealing work that documents the world we live in to the annual Third Coast Festival/Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition. Entries must be 2-60 minutes in length, and must have been presented publicly on the radio, the Internet, or in a gallery/museum setting between July 2003 and July 2005. The competition awards five top prizes and up to three honorable mentions. Winners will receive cash prizes of up to $6,000. Additionally, the TCIAF is accepting nominations for its Audio Luminary Award. For more information about the competition and other aspects of the festival, please visit the website. Contact: Third Coast International Audio Festival (TCIAF)
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Chicago Public Radio 848 E Grand Ave, Navy Pier Chicago, IL 60611 Phone (312) 948-4600 Fax (312) 948-4867 [email protected] http://www.thirdcoastfestival.org Deadline: July 22, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Thomas L. Stokes Award for Best Energy Writing Sponsored by the National Press Foundation. A $1,000 award and citation for best analysis, commentary or reporting on the subject of energy and natural resources, in any form—coal, gas, nuclear, oil, solar, water, etc. The work must have been published in a daily newspaper in the U.S. between Jan. 1, 2005 and Dec. 31, 2005. Limit of three submissions per person. Each application must contain three identical sets of material. Visit website for details. Contact: Stokes Award, National Press Foundation 1211 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20036 Phone (202) 663-7280 http://www.nationalpress.org/info-url3520/info-url_show.htm?doc_id=118481 Deadline: January 31, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
United Nations Correspondents Association/Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Award Open to political cartoons printed in any publication published anywhere, in any language in the year 2005. The entry must consist of a reproduction only of the cartoons, as published, with name of publication and date included, accompanied by a newspaper reprint, and translated into English. Exhibits are limited to two cartoons per individual. Reproductions must measure no more than 9 x 12 inches or 20 x 27 cms. Successful entries will reflect the importance of human dignity, mutual respect and friendship between nations, as well as economic and environmental responsibilities towards each other. Winning cartoons will be chosen for their ability to enhance, explain and even help direct the spirit and principles of the U.N. First Prize: $10,000.00; Second Prize: $5,000.00; Third Prize: $3,000.00. Please visit the website below for full details including entry forms and rules. Contact: The UNCA/Ranan Lurie Political Cartoon Award Trump Tower 721 Fifth Ave, Suites 53A/53H New York, NY 10022 http://www.LurieUNaward.com Deadline: October 1, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
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Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism - Features Sponsored by the American Geophysical Union. Recognizes excellence in reporting, generally produced with deadlines of longer than one week, that explains the background of scientific discoveries or principles. Must be published or aired for the first time between November 1, 2004 and October 31, 2005, and prepared by a full-time professional or freelance journalist for any medium (except books) accessible to the general public. Award consists of a plaque and $2,000 prize, presented at an AGU meeting, for work that enhances public awareness and understanding of the sciences encompassed by AGU: the study of the Earth, Sun, solar system, and their environments and components. Nominations may be made by anyone. Contact: Harvey Leifert American Geophysical Union 2000 Florida Ave, NW Washington, DC 20009-1277 Phone (202) 777-7507 [email protected] http://www.agu.org/sci_soc/sci_awards.html#sullivan Deadline: November 15, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Wildscreen News Award The Wildscreen Film Festival in the UK is a biennial event, scheduled next for October 15-20, 2006. The Festival is "the world's most prestigious and influential event for the wildlife and environmental film-making industry," attracting hundreds of people from around the world who work in film and television production, or are involved in conservation and environmental issues—providing an opportunity for people from all around the globe to gather to discuss technical, editorial and scientific developments in their industry. A new category was introduced in 2004: the News Award, for the best television news item covering a regional, national or international environmental issue. Pieces must be more than 1 min. and less than 15 min. in length. This category is subject to a reduced entry fee. Contact: Sarah Mitchell Phone +44 (0) 117 915 7217 [email protected] http://www.wildscreenfestival.org/ Deadline: March 30, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
William Randolph Hearst Award The Hearst Journalism Awards Program is presented annually under the auspices of the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication (ASJMC) with full- funding by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. The program's mission is to encourage and support excellence in journalism and journalism education in America's
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There are six writing, three photojournalism, two radio broadcast news and two television broadcast news competitions each academic year, beginning in October and ending in April. The monthly competitions honor the top ten winners with awards ranging from $500 to $2,000, with the schools receiving matching grants. The competition year culminates in June with the National Writing, Photojournalism and Broadcast News Championships, and is open to selected winning students from the monthly competitions who also receive additional awards. Contact: Phone (415) 543-6033 ext.308 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://hearstfdn.org/hearst_journalism/ on 4/26/2006.
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Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Conferences & Workshops
This section lists conferences that may suggest professional development opportunities in journalism, or that may be helpful in networking to develop story ideas.
2006 Investigative Reporters & Editors, Inc. (IRE) Conference June 15-18, 2006 Fort Worth, TX The best in the business will gather for more than 100 panels, workshops and special presentations about covering public safety, courts, national security, the military, business, education, local government and much more. Contact: www.ire.org/training/dallasfortworth06/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ire.org/training/otr.php on 4/6/2006.
2006 Newspaper Academy May 12, 2006 Carroll Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill This workshop for newspaper reporters, photographers, editors, and publishers offers five separate tracks for journalists and managers and will cover issues such as libel law, page design, editorial and column writing, and beat-reporting. Co-sponsored by the NC Press Association. Contact: Louise Spieler Phone (919) 843-8137 [email protected] www.jomc.unc.edu/executiveeducation/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ncpress.com/eventcal.html on 4/6/2006.
2006 Radio Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) Canada Conference June 8-10, 2006 St. John’s, Newfoundland Contact: Gerry Phelan Phone (709) 726-5660 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rtnda.org/calendar/calendar.htm on 4/6/2006.
2007 Investigative Reporters & Editors, Inc. (IRE) Conference 30th Anniversary of The Arizona Project June 7-10, 2007 Phoenix Contact: www.ire.org/training/phoenix07/
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Alabama Broadcasters Association 2006 Convention May 18-21, 2006 Orange Beach, AL Contact: Sharon Tinsley Phone (205) 982-5001 www.al-ba.com Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rtnda.org/calendar/calendar.htm on 4/6/2006.
Better Watchdog Workshops April 8, 2006—Rochester, NY April 10, 2006—Madison, Wis May 16, 2006—Boston, MA June 14, 2006—Ft. Lauderdale, FL June 21, 2006—Honolulu, HI Contact: [email protected] www.ire.org/training/betterwatchdog/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ire.org/training/betterwatchdog on 4/6/2006.
Computer-Assisted Reporting Boot Camp May 21-26, 2006 August 6-11, 2006 Columbia, MO These unique seminars train journalists to acquire electronic information, use spreadsheets and databases to analyze the information and to translate that information into high-impact stories. In addition, the institute then provides follow-up help when participants return to their news organizations. Contact: www.ire.org/training/bootcamps/may2006.html Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ire.org/training/bootcamps.php on 4/6/2006.
Editor Boot Camp August 11-13, 2006 Columbia, MO This computer-assisted reporting boot camp is an intensive workshop tailored to the needs of newsroom managers, including top editors or news directors, managing editors, AMEs, assignment editors and other editors directing reporters. The boot camp will teach editors the things they need to know to make CAR successful in their newsrooms. They'll experience just enough hands-on work to understand what their reporters are tackling and what more is possible. Contact: www.ire.org/training/EditorCamp06.html
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Environmental Journalism Boot Camp October 22-25, 2006 Burlington, VT Contact: Environmental Journalism Boot Camp Knight Center for Environmental Journalism 382 Communication Arts Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 http://ej.msu.edu/media/bootcamp_apply06.pdf Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ej.msu.edu/bootcamp.php on 5/15/2006.
Interactive Media Conference & Tradeshow 2006 May 18-19, 2006 Las Vegas, NV Contact: Dana Gerber Phone (646) 654-5167 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rtnda.org/calendar/calendar.htm on 4/6/2006.
Mapping Data for News Stories Boot Camp August 18-20, 2006 Columbia, MO Participants will learn how to uncover interesting news stories by mapping data with geographic information system (GIS) software during this intensive, hands-on mini-boot camp. Contact: www.ire.org/training/mapAug2006.html Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ire.org/training/bootcamps.php on 4/6/2006.
NAB2007 April 14-19, 2007 Las Vegas, NV Bringing together more than 100,000 attendees and 1,400 exhibitors, it’s the most comprehensive showcase of electronic media in the world. Contact: www.nab.org Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rtnda.org/calendar/calendar.htm on 4/6/2006.
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April 12-17, 2008 Las Vegas, NV Contact: www.nab.org Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rtnda.org/calendar/calendar.htm on 4/6/2006.
NC Editorial Writer’s Conference April 21, 2006 Carroll Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill Contact: www.jomc.unc.edu/executiveeducation/editorial06/index.html Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ncpress.com/eventcal.html on 4/6/2006.
NC Newspaper Production Conference May 5-6 Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, RTP/Durham Contact: www.ncproduction.org/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ncpress.com/eventcal.html on 4/6/2006.
NCPA Advertising Conference & Awards Ceremony June 15-16, 2006 Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, RTP/Durham Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ncpress.com/eventcal.html on 4/6/2006.
NewsTrain - Training for Frontline Editors May 24-25, 2006 Minneapolis, MN IRE will conduct sessions on the Freedom of Information Act and other open records laws. NewsTrain programs, sponsored by the Associated Press Managing Editors, focus on the development of management and editing coaching skills in midlevel editors. www.newstrain.org/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ire.org/training/bootcamps.php on 4/6/2006.
Radio Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) Awards Dinner October 16, 2006 New York, NY Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rtnda.org/calendar/calendar.htm on 4/6/2006.
Radio Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) NewsTrain Workshop September 27-28, 2006 Kansas City, KS Contact: http://www.rtnda.org/resources/lead_kc.shtml
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Reynolds Center at API Workshop: Investigative Business Journalism May 9, 2006—Miami, Fl May 11, 2006—Milwaukee, WI May 15, 2006—Oklahoma City, OK May 17, 2006—Charlotte, NC IRE will present sessions on introductory computer-assisted reporting for the business reporter at these daylong Business Journalism workshops. The events are free of charge and are presented by the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism at the American Press Institute. Contact: www.businessjournalism.org/bizjournalism/workshops/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ire.org/training/bootcamps.php on 4/6/2006.
Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) Annual Conference Burlington, VT October 25-29, 2006 Contact: www.environmental-expert.com/events/sej2006/sej2006.htm Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/confer/annual_conferences.htm on 4/6/2006.
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Meetings May 10-11—Atlanta, GA October 15-17—Naples, FL Contact: www.snpa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=CircuitMeetings.home Source: Extracted from website, http://www.snpa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=CircuitMeetings.home on 4/6/2006.
The Fourth Estate and The Third Sector May 17-21, 2006 Huntington, WV IRE Executive Director Brant Houston and Aron Pilhofer, database editor at The New York Times, and other leading journalists and experts on the tax-exempt community, will lead this workshop at Marshall University that will help journalists interested in covering philanthropy, the business of charities and the political side of nonprofits. The workshop won’t cost journalists anything to attend - deadline for applications is March 1. Contact: Burnis Morris Phone (304) 638-3322 [email protected] www.ire.org/training/nonprofits2006may.html Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ire.org/training/bootcamps.php on 4/6/2006.
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The Journalism Education Association Fall National Scholastic Journalism Convention November 9-12, 2006 Nashville, TN Contact: http://jea.org/workshops/fall06/nashvillepromo.pdf Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rtnda.org/calendar/calendar.htm on 4/6/2006.
The NAB Radio Show September 20-22, 2006 Dallas Contact: www.nab.org/conventions/radioshow/2005/attendees.asp Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rtnda.org/calendar/calendar.htm on 4/6/2006.
The State and Future of Business Journalism June 22, 2006 Carroll Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill Contact: www.jomc.unc.edu/executiveeducation/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ncpress.com/eventcal.html on 4/6/2006.
Unleashing the Watchdogs May 15-16, 2006 Cambridge, MA Contact: www.ire.org/training/unleashing/ [email protected] Source: http://www.ire.org/training/unleashing on 4/6/2006.
UNC Multimedia Bootcamp May 6-12, 2006 Carroll Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill Contact: www.jomc.unc.edu/executiveeducation/eeindex.html Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ncpress.com/eventcal.html on 4/6/2006.
Writers' Conference and Workshop in honor of Rachel Carson The next NEW-CUE Writers' Conference and Workshop takes place June 13-16, 2006, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. The theme is Wilderness/Wildness featuring the work of Henry David Thoreau. The event will be a blend of scholarly presentations, readings, informal discussions and writing workshops aimed at experienced and novice writers, faculty with
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Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Contacts
This section provides a quick reference to contacts in environmental journalism with pertinent biographical information.
Center for Environmental Journalism, University of Colorado at Boulder Len Ackland, Co-Director. Len Ackland worked for more than 20 years as a full-time journalist, including reporting jobs at the Des Moines Register and the Chicago Tribune. He was editor of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists magazine before joining the University of Colorado faculty as an associate professor in 1991. Among his journalism honors are the George Polk Award and the National Magazine Award. His book, Making a Real Killing: Rocky Flats and the Nuclear West, was published in paperback by the University of New Mexico Press in 2002. Contact: Phone (303) 492-0459 [email protected]
Tom Yulsman, Co-Director. Also an associate professor at the University of Colorado, Tom Yulsman keeps a career as a science writer going by covering the Earth and environmental sciences, astronomy and astrophysics for magazines and newspapers. His book, Origins: The Quest for our Cosmic Roots, was published in 2003. Before joining CU in 1996, Yulsman was editor-in-chief of Earth magazine. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Washington Post, Discover, Audubon, Astronomy, Science Digest, American Health, Self, McCalls and Travel and Leisure. For more information about Professor Yulsman, including samples of his work, go to his webpage at stripe.colorado.edu/~yulsman. Contact: Phone (303) 492-3009 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.colorado.edu/journalism/cej/ on 5/20/2006.
Knight Center for Environmental Journalism Jim Detjen, Director. Jim Detjen became the director of the Knight Center in January 1995. Formerly an award-winning science and environment reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, Detjen is also co-founder and past president of the Society of Environmental Journalists. Contact: Phone (517) 353-9479 [email protected]
Dave Poulson, Associate Director. The Knight Center expanded in 2003 when Dave Poulson joined on as assistant director. Poulson previously spent 12 years on the environment beat for Booth Newspapers in Michigan. Contact:
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Phone (517) 432-5417 [email protected]
Karessa Weir, Echo Editor. Kareesa Weir has covered environmental issues for daily newspapers in Maryland and in Michigan. She studied environmental journalism at MSU where she received her masters degree in 2005. Contact: [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ej.msu.edu/faculty-staff.php on 3/30/2006.
Society of Environmental Journalists’ (SEJ)
Beth Parke, Executive Director, provides entrepreneurial leadership to clarify, protect and advance SEJ's mission. Parke's responsibilities include implementation of board policies, budget and finance, development, strategic planning, university relations with regard to annual conferences, and collaboration with partners in the journalism community. She works closely with Associate Director Chris Rigel and other staff in the management of SEJ programs, personnel and operations. From 1984-1992 Parke was senior producer and host for Consider the Alternatives, an award-winning radio series on public policy issues. Prior to that she was employed as a producer for National Public Radio affiliates WGBH-FM, Boston and WHYY-FM, Philadelphia. Parke earned a B.A. in Communications from Boston College, and an M.A. from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. Contact: Phone (215) 884-8174 [email protected]
Mike Mansur, SEJournal Editor, has covered environmental issues for The Kansas City Star since 1991. He worked on The Star's investigative project about the U.S. Department of Agriculture—work that won numerous national awards including the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting. Mansur was a Michigan Journalism Fellow in 1993- 1994 and a longtime board member of the Society of Environmental Journalists. He served as SEJ board president in 1999-2001. Currently, he edits the SEJournal. In 2002, Mansur moved to a new assignment of covering government affairs in Kansas City, although those stories may still include an environment story or two. Contact: Phone (816) 234-4433 [email protected]
Joseph A. Davis, free-lance writer/editor in Washington, D.C., directs the WatchDog Project, an activity of SEJ's First Amendment Task Force that reports on secrecy trends and supports reporters' efforts to make better use of FOIA. He also edits TipSheet, a biweekly electronic newsletter of story ideas and sources co-published by SEJ and the Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF). Davis was senior writer with the Environmental Health Center until 2002, where he was acting editor of EHC's
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Environment Writer as well as principal author of EHC's reporter's guide on the science of global climate change. Between 1982 and 1989, he covered energy, environment and natural resources for Congressional Quarterly in Washington, D.C. Davis earned his B.A. from Harvard University and a Ph.D. in American Literature from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has experience in database reporting and has taught Web publishing. Contact: Phone (301) 656-2261 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/about/index3.htm on 4/6/2006.
Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. (IRE)
Brant Houston, Executive Director , Brant Houston is executive director of Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc., and a professor at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. He is also author of Computer-Assisted Reporting: A Practical Guide and co-author of the fourth edition of The Investigative Reporter's Handbook. Before becoming executive director, he was managing director of the National Institute for Computer Assisted Reporting for two years and before that, a daily journalist for 17 years. He worked as an award-winning investigative reporter and database editor at The Hartford Courant and The Kansas City Star where he also was part of its investigative team. He also worked for several news organizations in the Boston area. His career has included stints on the investigative and projects desk, and many different beats, including city hall, courts, health, the statehouse, sports, and general assignment.
Beth Kopine, Resource Center Director, Beth Kopine is the Eugene S. Pulliam research director for IRE. As such, she coordinates the collection, indexing and archiving of research materials within a center that now includes more than 20,000 investigative stories and 2,000 reporter tipsheets. She also coordinates the processing of the entries in the annual IRE Awards program. She previously served as visual resources curator for the art history and archaeology department at the University of Missouri. She has a master’s degree in library and information science and is active in the local True/False Film Festival.
Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ire.org/staff/directors.html on 3/30/2006.
North Carolina Press Association (NCPA) Beth Grace, Executive Director Phone (919) 789-2090 [email protected]
Shawn Palko, Member Services Director Phone (919) 789-2093 [email protected]
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Radio Television News Directors Association/Foundation (RTNDA/F) Barbara Cochran President Phone (212) 467-5205 [email protected] Stacey Staniak Assist. to the Pres. [email protected] Sarah Stump Managing Editor Phone (202) 467-5256 [email protected] Juan Crespin Membership Manager Phone (202) 467-5210 [email protected] Source: http://www.rtnda.org/about/astaff.html on 3/30/2006.
South Carolina Press Association (NCPA) Bill Rogers, Executive Director 803) 750-9561 or 1-(888)-SCPRESS [email protected]
Jennifer Roberts, Member Services Director 803) 750-9561 or 1-(888)-SCPRESS [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.scpress.org on 5/20/2006.
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association (SNPA) Edward VanHorn, Executive Director Edward, a 26-year veteran of SNPA, manages the overall operations of SNPA and the SNPA Foundation. He became executive director of SNPA and the SNPA Foundation on January 1, 2001. Contact: [email protected]
Cindy Durham, Member Services Director Cindy, who began her career at SNPA in 1981, is the director of member services. She ensures SNPA's responsiveness to its members, maintains member databases, conducts surveys to determine specific member needs and writes reports on major industry topics. She also conducts the annual salary survey and every-other-year mileage and employee benefits surveys and coordinates the activities of the Human Resources Committee. Contact: [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.snpa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=CircuitAddOn.snpastaff on 3/30/2006.
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Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Fellowships
This section includes journalism fellowship opportunities, some focused specifically on environmental or science writing, and others on journalism more generally. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford Twelve U.S. journalists with minimum seven years' professional experience win Knight Fellowships at Stanford each year, receiving nine months of study, intellectual growth, and personal change at one of the world's greatest universities. Fellows take classes in any area of Stanford that interests them; conduct independent study with faculty, and participate in special weekly seminars with distinguished Stanford scholars, business and political leaders and cultural and social observers. They are in the company of six to eight International Knight Fellows, some of the most outstanding journalists in their countries. At the end of the year, all Fellows return to their news organizations, better prepared for the rapidly changing world of journalism. Open to reporters, editors and anchors; photographers, producers and news directors; editorial cartoonists and web-site gurus; and more. Includes stipend of $55,000 plus supplements for housing, child care, health insurance and books. The program also pays for Stanford tuition. All benefits and activities of the program are open to spouses and partners of Fellows. Contact: John S. Knight Fellowships Building 120, Room 424 Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-2050 Phone (650) 723-4937 Fax (650) 725-6154 [email protected] http://knight.stanford.edu Deadline: December 15, 2005 for International; February 1, 2006 for U.S. Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Knight Public Health Journalism Boot Camp at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The CDC Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2006 Knight Public Health Boot Camp, a crash course in the basics of public health science and biostatistics, taking place June 25-30, 2006, in Decatur, GA. It equips journalists to explain and analyze the critical health issues of the day, including the potential for epidemics after a natural catastrophe such as the recent hurricanes or the rise of a deadly new virus such as avian influenza. Participants learn how to read clinic studies and ask the right probing questions of scientists and public health policy makers. There is also a tour of CDC's world- renowned labs. Participants leave with a long list of new story ideas and lasting contacts within one of the world's premier public health agencies. It is open to any journalist, whether print, online or broadcast, interested in learning more about public health science. Up to 15 journalists will be selected. The camp will provide housing, breakfast and a per diem stipend of $25 for other meals. Participants are required to finance their own transportation to and from the camp. Contact:
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Charles Haddad, Director, Knight Fellowship Program CDC Foundation 1600 Clifton Rd, Mail Stop E-96 Atlanta, GA 30333 Phone (404) 498-6057 [email protected] http://www.cdcfoundation.org/pages.html?page=66 Deadline: March 15, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Knight Science Journalism Fellowships at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Broadcast and print journalists with a minimum of three years experience in reporting science, medicine, environment or technology for the public are selected for an academic year at MIT, attending courses and participating in weekly seminars with top researchers. Journalists who wish to gain expertise in these fields are also eligible and must have at least five years of experience. Applicants may be reporters, writers, editors, producers, illustrators or photographers. They may work for newspapers, magazines, television, radio or the web. Full-time freelance journalists are also considered. There are no educational prerequisites. Professionals working in public information, public relations or for trade groups are not eligible. Award includes $55,000 stipend, divided into nine installments over the academic year. Contact: Boyce Rensberger, Director Massachusetts Institute of Technology E32-300 77 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139-4307 Phone (617) 253-3442 Fax (617) 258-8100 [email protected] http://web.mit.edu/knight-science/ Deadline: March 1st annually Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Knight-Wallace Fellowships at Michigan Full-time journalists in any media with five years' experience may apply for this 8-month Fellowship which is designed to broaden perspectives, nurture intellectual growth and inspire personal transformation. With no deadlines, exams, or papers to worry about, a Knight-Wallace Fellowship frees you to explore the breadth of scholarship available at the University of Michigan. Leading academics and figures of major interest to journalists give seminars and discuss issues. Past speakers include: Mike Wallace, Charles Gibson, Seamus Heaney, Gloria Steinem, Ken Auletta, Michael Moore, Catharine MacKinnon, Clarence Page, Patrick Oliphant, Richard Ford, David Halberstam, George Soros, Tom Friedman, Madeleine Albright, Jay Harris, Kevin Klose, Peter Osnos, Michael Connelly, Ann Marie Lipinski and Paul Tash. Travel for Fellows and families includes a fall color tour in northern Michigan, an architectural tour in
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Chicago, a foreign news tour in Toronto, and a news tour combined with culture and politics in Buenos Aires.
Fellowships awarded include: Daniel B. Burke Fellowship Time-Warner Fellowship for Minority Jounalists Burton R. Benjamin Fellowship in Broadcast Journalism Sports Reporting Fellowship Ford Fellowship in Transportation Technology Mike Wallace Fellowship in Investigative Reporting Kellogg Fellowships in Public Policy Study Karsten Prager Fellowship in International Journalism Knight Specialty Reporting Fellowships in Business/Economics, Education, Law and Medicine/Health Sciences One application offers consideration for any and all Fellowships available: $55,000 stipend, $6,875 monthly plus all tuition and fees. Spouses are an integral part of the Fellowship experience and are invited to participate actively. Contact: Charles R. Eisendrath, Director, Knight-Wallace Fellows Wallace House 620 Oxford Rd Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Phone (734) 998-7666 Fax (734) 998-7979 [email protected] http://www.kwfellows.org/ Deadline: Postmarked by February 1, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Alicia Patterson Journalism Fellowships Awards one-year grants of $35,000 to 5-7 working journalists to pursue independent projects of significant interest and to write articles based on their investigations for The APF Reporter. Open only to U.S. citizens who are full-time print journalists, or to non- U.S. citizens who work full-time for U.S. print publications, either in America or abroad. Includes reporters, writers, editors and photographers. Must have five years of professional print experience, not necessarily consecutive. Full-time free-lancers are welcome. Applications are accepted beginning every June 1; early submissions are much appreciated. Winners are expected to begin their fellowships within the first three months of the calendar year. Contact: Margaret Engel Alicia Patterson Foundation 1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 850 Washington, DC 20006 Phone (202) 393-5995 Fax (301) 951-8512
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Arthur F. Burns Fellowship Program This program offers 20 outstanding media professionals from the United States and Germany—ten from each—an opportunity to report from and travel in each other's countries. Established originally in 1988 in Germany by the Internationale Journalisten- Programme (IJP), the program is currently administered jointly by IJP and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in Washington, D.C. One German and one American current or former fellow are selected each year for a journalism prize in the amount of $1,000 for the best published print or broadcast segment. Open to U.S. and German journalists who are employed by a newspaper, news magazine, broadcast station or news agency, and to freelancers. Applicants must have demonstrated journalistic talent and a strong interest in U.S.-European affairs. German language proficiency is not required, but it is encouraged. $5,000 stipend covers basic travel and living expenses during the two-month fellowship. The program also pays living expenses during the orientation in Washington, D.C. In addition, American participants are eligible to apply for reimbursement up to $500 for the cost of German-language classes in advance of departure overseas. Contact: Mario Scherhaufer, Program Officer International Center for Journalists 1616 H St, 3rd Fl, NW Washington, DC 20006 Phone (202) 737-3700 Fax (202) 737-0530 [email protected] http://www.icfj.org/burns.html Deadline: March 1, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Fulbright Scholar Program Administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), the Fulbright Scholar Program awards grants to professional journalists and academics (among others) to lecture, conduct research or do both in countries across the globe. Eligible fields in the Traditional Program include, but are not limited to, environmental science, peace and conflict resolution, public/global health and urban planning. Grants range from two months to an academic year or longer in the Traditional Scholar Program. The new Senior Specialists Program offers short-term consulting grants, ranging from two to six weeks (some lecturing experience is required for the Senior Specialists program.) Some countries require foreign language skills but most lecturing assignments are in English. Applications accepted year-round for the Senior Specialists Program. Deadlines for the 2007-2008 Distinguished Chairs Program (in 18 countries) and the Traditional Scholar Program are May 1, 2006, and August 1, 2006, respectively. The
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Godfrey Wells Stancill Fellowship Starting with the 2006 IRE Conference in Dallas/Fort Worth, we will offer Godfrey Wells Stancill Fellowships each year to a limited number of journalists working for newspapers with Sunday circulation under 50,000. These fellowships were established by IRE board member Nancy Stancill and her family to honor the memory of her father, Godfrey Wells Stancill, former editor and publisher of the Suffolk (Va.) News-Herald. Contact: John Green IRE Fellowships & Scholarships 138 Neff Annex Missouri School of Journalism Columbia, MO 65211 Phone (573) 882-2772 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ire.org/training/fellowships.html on 4/26/2006.
Independent Press Association's George Washington Williams Fellowship Created to encourage journalists of color to pursue important social issues in the public interest. Writers of color with at least three years of solid professional reporting and writing experience, and who cover issues such the environment, global trade policy, health care, race, and education, are encouraged to apply. Fellows receive access to some research support, consultants, advanced professional training, and a large network of journalists working in the public interest sector. In addition, program staff work closely with fellows to publish their stories in major publications. The fellowship is offered twice yearly. Open only to U.S. citizens or to foreign journalists who have established relationships with U.S. publications. Individuals may apply for financial and institutional support to write a single story, or they may seek an investigative or depth reporting fellowship of between three and twelve months to research a specific social issue. If accepted, the George Washington Williams Fellowship will pay national commercial rates for individual stories or $1500 per month plus expenses for depth reporting fellowships. Visit website for full details or to download an application form.
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Contact: Carly Earnshaw Independent Press Association Phone (415) 643-4401, ext 116 [email protected] http://www.indypress.org/site/programs/gwwfellow.html Deadline: November 15, 2004 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Institutes for Journalism & Natural Resources (IJNR) IJNR is an educational organization that promotes higher standards of news coverage of issues of the environment, natural resources, economic development and public health through expedition-style programs of learning and mentoring for journalists. IJNR provides field experiences at significant sites with expert speakers, so that journalists can gain a deeper understanding of the context of these complex issues. IJNR awards expenses-paid fellowships to working reporters, photojournalists, writers, editors and producers, including some independent and freelance journalists. In addition, some fellowships are awarded to students enrolled in professional programs of journalism and the environmental sciences. The three 2006 institutes are: Blue Mountains—May 11-20 (OR, WA, ID); Great Waters—July 21-29 (Great Lakes Basin); and Energy Country— September 7-16 (WY, CO, UT). See website for details. Contact: Frank Edward Allen Institutes for Journalism & Natural Resources, Fellows Selection Committee PO Box 1996 Missoula, MT 59806 Phone (406) 273-4626 [email protected] http://www.ijnr.org/programs/expeditions.htm Deadline: Blue Mountains - March 10; Great Waters - May 26; Energy Country - July 7, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
International Reporting Project (IRP) Fellowships in International Journalism The IRP Fellowships are administered by the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of The Johns Hopkins University. Two groups of eight IRP Fellows (one group for spring, one for fall) will be selected for intensive travel and study for research involving foreign affairs. The program begins with 6 weeks in special seminars and courses on international affairs, then 5 weeks of travel to research an important international topic or story, then another 2-week stint at SAIS to discuss each fellow's findings. Open to any U.S. journalist with at least three years of professional journalistic experience in any medium. Fellows must be U.S. citizens or non-U.S. citizens who are working full-time for a U.S. news organization in the United States. The program offers a stipend of $2,000 a month while in Washington, in addition to paid hotel accommodations. For the five-week overseas period, Fellows receive a free roundtrip air ticket to the country of their choice and a $4,000 travel stipend.
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Contact: International Reporting Project The Johns Hopkins University - SAIS 1619 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone (202) 663-7761 Fax (202) 663-7762 [email protected] http://www.internationalreportingproject.org Deadline: April 1 (for fall program) and October 1 (for spring program) annually Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Jefferson Fellowships for Journalists Founded by the East-West Center in 1967, the Jefferson Fellowships promote better public understanding of the United States and Asia and Pacific through a program of dialogue, study and travel for mid- and senior-level print and broadcast journalists selected from both the U.S. and Asia Pacific. The East-West Center in Honolulu, an independent non-profit that focuses on the Asia-Pacific region through research, education and professional development programs, believes Asia-connected fellowships are becoming increasingly important for American journalists because of the growing impact of Asia on the United States, including the rise of China's economic and political clout; the importance of improving U.S.-Muslim relations (Asia has the highest Muslim population of any region in the world); the growing Asian-American population in the United States; and the mounting environmental challenges in Asia. Theme of the Spring 2006 Fellowships, April 30–May 28, is "Powering the Future: Energy Sources and Alternatives". All fellows will travel to Honolulu, Hawaii; Houston, Texas; Sacramento, California; Seoul, South Korea; Beijing, China. Fall and Winter programs are also offered. The Jefferson Fellowships are supported by a grant from The Freeman Foundation. Contact: Susan Kreifels, Media Activities Coordinator, East-West Seminars East-West Center 1601 East-West Rd Honolulu, HI 96848 Phone (808) 944-7384 Fax (808) 944-7600 [email protected] http://www.eastwestcenter.org/semedu- program.asp?program_ID=10&Topic=Media%20Program&Area=Seminars Deadline: January 25, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism These fellowships at The Ohio State University provide mid-career journalists with time to reflect on their profession, deepen their understanding of the beats they cover, and work on a project that inspires them. Fellows have six months (January through June) to
Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Resources 5/23/06 Fellowships Page 47 Reporting on Growth and Open Space: Resources for Journalists Resource Manual devote to a public affairs project of their choice and have access to a rich array of classes at The Ohio State University. They work in modern, private offices at The John Glenn Institute for Public Service & Public Policy. Upon completion of the program, they receive a Certificate in Public Affairs Journalism. The program offers a $20,000 stipend plus excellent benefits, including tuition for up to 10 hours of coursework per quarter. Contact: Betsy Hubbard, Program Coordinator Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism The Ohio State University 350 Page Hall 1810 College Rd Columbus, OH 43210 Phone (614) 247-8845 [email protected] http://www.kiplingerprogram.org/ Deadline: July 20, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Korea-U.S. Journalists Exchange The East-West Center announces the 2nd Korea-United States Journalists Exchange, scheduled for March 29 - April 13, 2006. The program sends six Korean journalists to the United States and six U.S. journalists to South Korea to meet with government and business leaders, academics, non-governmental organizations and other members of the community. With the theme of "Bridging the Gaps in Understanding," the program seeks to introduce journalists to the political, security, economic, cultural and social issues of each country. U.S. participants will visit Seoul, Busan, and Kwangju, South Korea, while the Korean participants will visit Washington, D.C.; New York City, New York; Atlanta, Georgia and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following these study tours, all 12 journalists will meet at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, to report on their experiences and to exchange opinions on how media coverage of their countries can be improved. Contact: Marilyn Li, Seminars Specialist, East-West Seminars East-West Center 1601 East-West Rd Honolulu, HI 96848 Phone (808) 944-7384 Fax (808) 944-7600 [email protected] http://www.eastwestcenter.org/semedu- program.asp?program_ID=30&Topic=Media%20Program&Area=Seminars Deadline: January 6, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Journalist Fellowship Program The Lincoln Institute, a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational organization established in 1974 to study and teach land policy, including land economics and land taxation, offers
Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Resources 5/23/06 Fellowships Page 48 Reporting on Growth and Open Space: Resources for Journalists Resource Manual an annual Journalist Fellowship Program. This year's program, taking place April 27-28, 2005, in Cambridge, MA, will focus on land policy and taxation issues relating to the conservation of land, including the integral role of private land trusts, other nonprofit and community-based organizations, and public agencies in developing and implementing policy initiatives. Faculty panelists will address innovations in financing the acquisition of land for conservation purposes; conservation easements as a legal tool for land protection; ecological planning principles for sustainable management of publicly and privately owned land; valuation and taxation policies relating to conservation land; and the role of community land trusts in balancing needs for affordable housing and other kinds of land use. Fellowship award covers travel and accommodations. Limited to 25 participants. Visit web site for application form and additional information. Contact: Ann LeRoyer, Senior Editor Lincoln Institute of Land Policy 113 Brattle St Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone (617) 661-3016, ext 143 [email protected] http://www.lincolninst.edu/education/education-coursedetail.asp?id=255 Deadline: March 25, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) Science Journalism Program Fellowships Provides an opportunity for professional science reporters to observe the scientific process, learn the principles of research and work closely with investigators and students without the obligation to report results. Goal is to enhance relations between journalists and scientists, and to promote understanding in the scientific community of the influences and constraints that determine the way science is reported to the public. Staff or freelance broadcast or print journalists are eligible. A basic knowledge of biological principles is advantageous, but applicants with advanced degrees in biology or extensive laboratory training are not encouraged. All Fellows will participate in one of two intensive week- long Hands-On Laboratory Courses (biomedical research techniques or field/lab research techniques). Some journalists will then either stay at the MBL for an additional three to seven weeks to follow the lectures and laboratory sessions of advanced courses in such disciplines as embryology, microbiology, physiology, parasitology, molecular evolution, and neurobiology, OR will travel to Alaska's North Slope to do field research with ecologists from the MBL's Ecosystems Center. A limited number of Science Journalism Fellowships (from one to eight weeks in duration) are available for the summer of 2006. Both unaccompanied Fellows and Fellows accompanied by their families will be accepted. Fellowship support covers the cost of tuition, housing, library use, and transportation. Equipment may be available to broadcast journalists who wish to film while in Woods Hole. Contact: Pamela Clapp Hinkle, Administrative Director Marine Biological Laboratory, MBL Science Journalism Program 7 MBL St
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Woods Hole, MA 02543-1015 Phone (508) 289-7423 [email protected] http://www.mbl.edu/inside/what/news/sci_journal/index.html Deadline: March 1, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
McCloy Fellowship Program The McCloy Fellowship Program enables young American and German journalists and practitioners in environmental affairs to conduct on-site research and interviews abroad for up to 28 days, investigating an innovative topic that bears significance for transatlantic relations. The fellowships are intended to broaden participants' personal and professional horizons and enable them to establish relationships with their transatlantic counterparts. Fellows receive a per diem of $150 for a maximum of 28 days, based on the number of nights spent abroad. The American Council on Germany (ACG) covers transatlantic airfare and approved inter-city travel. American applicants need not be fluent in German, although some background in that language would be helpful. German fellows visiting the United States should have a basic knowledge of English. The ACG also has other fellowship opportunities that are open to journalists; please see the ACG's Website for more details, application procedures, and reports from returned fellows. Contact: Ted Mathys, Program Coordinator American Council on Germany 14 E 60th St, Suite 606 New York, NY 10022 Phone (212) 826-3636 Fax (212) 758-3445 [email protected] http://www.acgusa.org/fellowships.html Deadline: Environmental Affairs: rolling; Journalism (Americans): April 14, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Metcalf Institute Diversity Fellowships in Environmental Reporting These 42-week fellowships, commencing in September 2006, will support six minority journalists to study and report on marine and environmental science. Each fellowship includes a science immersion workshop focusing on environmental justice; four weeks of independent study with mentorship at the University of Rhode Island; and 37 weeks working as reporter covering science and the environment at one of six news outlets including: Science Friday, NOVA Science Television/NOVA Online, The Providence Journal, and NPR-member station, WBUR. This program is supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation and includes a $28,000 stipend for each fellow, as well as workshop tuition (transportation not included). Open to minority journalists with U.S. citizenship who work in print, broadcast or electronic media. Contact: Bud Ward Metcalf Institute for Marine & Environmental Reporting
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URI Graduate School of Oceanography, Coastal Institute Box 54 Narragansett, RI 02882 [email protected] http://www.metcalfinstitute.org/ Deadline: April 14, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Metcalf Institute Marine and Environmental Sciences Fellowship/Annual Workshop for Journalists This fellowship program focuses on science in the coastal environment for journalists. The Eighth Annual workshop taking place June 11-16, 2006, at URI's Graduate School of Oceanography gives reporters and editors opportunities to work in the lab and field with scientists, graduate students, and policy experts, and attend lectures, debates and panel sessions given by leading writers and researchers. The intensive, hands-on workshop emphasizes data analysis, research methods, and the integration of science with public policy and the local community. Fellowships are available to print, broadcast and electronic journalists who are interested in marine and environmental science reporting. The fellowships are intended to support those who are beginning to work in this reporting specialty. Fellowship award includes room, board, tuition (transportation not included). Contact: Bud Ward Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting URI Graduate School of Oceanography, Office of Marine Programs Narragansett, RI 02882 [email protected] http://www.metcalfinstitute.org/ Deadline: February 6, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
National Humanities Center Fellowships Fellowships are awarded to scholars who have demonstrated achievement in the advanced post-doctoral study of history, languages and literature, and other fields of the humanities. The Center also accepts individuals from the natural and social sciences, the arts, the professions, and public life who are engaged in humanistic projects. Scholars should be engaged in work significantly beyond the revision of a doctoral dissertation. Fellowships are normally for the full academic year (September through May). A limited number of designated fellowships for scholarship concerning nature, environmental history, or ecological concerns are usually available. Fellowships up to $50,000 are individually determined, the amount depending upon the needs of the Fellow and the Center's ability to meet them. The Center provides travel expenses for Fellows and their dependents to and from North Carolina. Full details and application form are available at the website. Contact: Fellowship Program National Humanities Center 7 Alexander Dr
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Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2256 Phone (919) 549-0661 Fax (919) 990-8535 [email protected] http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us/fellowships/fellowships.htm Deadline: Postmarked by Oct.15, annually Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
National Science Foundation (NSF) U.S. Antarctic Program The National Science Foundation (NSF), which runs the U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP), annually selects a very small group of professional journalists, representing diverse audiences, to visit one or more of the three U.S. Antarctic research stations during the research season (early November through mid-February)—to report on NSF-sponsored scientific research. Visits typically last a week or two, but can go considerably longer, based on the need of the journalist. Reporters or their employers must pay round-trip transportation and accommodation in Christchurch, New Zealand (if traveling to McMurdo or South Pole stations) or to Punta Arenas, Chile (if going to Palmer station). They must also pay for a pre-trip visit to NSF headquarters in Arlington, VA for planning. NSF provides housing, transportation, food, and cold-weather clothing for journalists while they are in Antarctica. Proposals welcomed from print, television, and radio journalists as well as from online news operations. U.S. mass media that serve primarily language-minority audiences are strongly encouraged to apply. Focused applications with thorough reporting plans that indicate solid working knowledge of the U.S. Antarctic Program and its science goals stand the best chance of selection. Feature film proposals and general reporting about the Antarctic, travel, or logistics are not given priority. U.S. media receive preference. Contact: Peter West, NSF Media Officer for Antarctica National Science Foundation, Office of Legislative and Public Affairs 4201 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1245 Arlington, VA 22230 Phone (703) 292-7761 [email protected] http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_list.cfm?nt=3 Deadline: Postmarked by September 30, 2004 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
National Tropical Botanical Garden Environmental Journalism Fellowship The National Tropical Botanical Garden, a Congressionally-chartered non-profit organization with locations in Hawaii and South Florida, sponsors an annual week-long fellowship for environmental journalists. Applications are now being accepted for the program May 8-13, 2006. Journalists from all media are selected on a competitive basis. Former SEJ board member and SEJournal editorial board member JoAnn Valenti organized and facilitates the program. The curriculum offers rigorous in-the-field backgrounding with NTBG scientists and environment specialists primarily based in Hawaii. The focus of the fellowship is immersion and not advocacy; the intent is to
Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Resources 5/23/06 Fellowships Page 52 Reporting on Growth and Open Space: Resources for Journalists Resource Manual increase the depth of the overall reporting and not to provide source material for current news stories. Upon completion of the course, fellows will not only have gained authority to better cover environmental issues in general but will also have contributed to an annually accumulating handbook for reporting on tropical ecological issues. Lodging, airport transfer, ground transportation, and meals are provided. Journalists are responsible for their own airfare to Lihu'e, Kaua'i, Hawaii. Contact: Environmental Journalism Fellowship c/o Namulau`ulu G. Tavana, Director of Education National Tropical Botanical Garden 3530 Papalina Rd Kalaheo, HI 96741 Phone (808) 332-7324, ext 225 or 251 Fax (808) 332-9765 [email protected] http://www.ntbg.org/crs_int.php Deadline: February 27, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
New Horizons Traveling Fellowships The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing offers Traveling Fellowships, of up to $1,000 each, to cover the costs of attending the annual New Horizons in Science Briefing which brings together top-rank scientists and leading science writers for an in- depth look at seminal developments in science, medicine and technology that are likely to make news in the coming months. The 2005 briefing takes place October 23-26 in Pittsburgh, PA, sponsored by the Burroughs Wellcome. The fellowships are intended primarily for journalists from publications and broadcast outlets that do not routinely cover major science meetings or employ a full-time science writer. Freelancers with a demonstrated interest in science writing are also eligible. If requested, CASW will also assign a veteran science writer to each fellow to serve as mentor and to help ease his/her way through the program. Contact: Diane McGurgan CASW New Horizons Fellowships PO Box 910 Hedgesville, WV 25427 Phone (304) 754-5077 [email protected] http://www.casw.org/fellow01.htm Deadline: September 1, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Nieman Fellowships for Journalists Each year, about 24 Nieman Fellows—half from the U.S., the rest from abroad—come to Harvard to pursue a course of study of their own design, ranging from women's health at the Medical School to violence in America. Nearly every class at Harvard College and in
Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Resources 5/23/06 Fellowships Page 53 Reporting on Growth and Open Space: Resources for Journalists Resource Manual the graduate schools is open to the fellows, who spend their 10-month appointment broadening their interests or deepening their insight into their field of specialization. Fellows do not receive course credits or a degree during the year. To be eligible, the applicant must be a full-time journalist with at least five years of journalistic experience working either on the staff or freelancing for the news or editorial department of newspapers, news services, radio, television, the internet or magazines of general public interest. Includes stipend of $55,000 (U.S. only) plus housing allowance (all fellows). Contact: Program Officer The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University Lippmann House One Francis Ave Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone (617) 495-2237 Fax (617) 495-8976 [email protected] http://www.nieman.harvard.edu/ Deadline: annually: January 31 for U.S. journalists; varies for international journalists Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Property and Environment Research Center Fellowships The Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) in Montana offers paid fellowships of varying durations to journalists.
1. Media Fellowships are open to journalists (reporters, editors, broadcasters, producers, and others) interested in learning more about markets and environmental issues. Media Fellows spend a minimum of a week in Bozeman, Montana, where they visit with PERC researchers and explore topics of interest. The goal of the fellowship is to help journalists examine how property rights and markets can improve the environment. PERC provides a $4500 stipend for a week's stay. Timing for the fellowship is flexible.
2. Lone Mountain Fellows' project focus must be on natural resources and environmental issues, including the study of property rights. Stipends vary with the nature of the work, duration of residence at PERC, and the LM Fellow's qualifications. Contact: Property and Environment Research Center 2048 Analysis Dr, Suite A Bozeman, MT 59718 Phone (406) 587-9591 [email protected] http://www.perc.org/enviroprog/journalists/index.php Deadline: Rolling basis Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Reuters Foundation/ Bellagio Forum Fellowship
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Reuters Foundation is currently taking applications from mid-career journalists with at least five years' professional experience for the next round of fellowships. The Bellagio Forum for Sustainable Development sponsors the Bellagio Forum Fellowship. These 5 three-month fellowships, based at Oxford University in the UK, provides an opportunity for broad-based research into the factors surrounding environmental and sustainable development issues, and ways of overcoming obstacles to implementing positive policies and good practice in these fields. Journalists from any country in the world who specialise in environmental issues, and who work full-time for a newspaper, news agency, magazine, radio or television, may apply. The selection panel will look for applicants who can use experience and knowledge gained during the fellowship to influence and extend debate and information on these issues when they return to their workplace. All travel costs, living expenses and university fees are covered. Contact: Jo Weir Reuters Foundation Phone 44 207 542 5872 [email protected] Deadline: July 5, 2004 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) Fellowships Cash awards to beginning radio and television journalists who are employed in electronic journalism and have 10 years or less experience in the field. Both the Michelle Clark Fellowship and N.S. Bienstock Fellowship are given to promising minority applicants. Jacque I. Minnotte Health Reporting Fellowship is awarded to a television or radio reporter or producer for excellent health or medical coverage. The Vada and Col. Barney Oldfield National Security Reporting Fellowship is given annually to a reporter or producer in radio or television news to help them cover national defense and security issues. Minority fellowship winners also receive an expense-paid trip to the RTNDA International Conference. Contact: Irving Washington, RTNDF Fellowship Program Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 1600 K St NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006 Phone (202) 467-5218 [email protected] http://www.rtndf.org/asfi/fellowships/fellow.shtml Deadline: Postmarked by May 8, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Santa Fe Science-Writing Workshop The 11th annual Workshop takes place May 22-27, 2006, at Ghost Ranch Santa Fe (formerly Plaza Resolana) in downtown Santa Fe. The Workshop will be directed by Sandra Blakeslee, a New York Times science writer specializing in neuroscience and the author, with V. S. Ramachandran, of Phantoms in the Brain: Probing the Mysteries of the
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Human Mind and numerous other books; and George Johnson, a New York Times science writer, whose books include Miss Leavitt's Stars, Fire in the Mind, and In the Palaces of Memory. You'll find information about all the scheduled instructors on the workshop website. ~Forty students will be accepted. Apply early; there's usually a waiting list. Contact: http://sciwrite.org Deadline: when full Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Scripps Howard Institute on the Environment Subtropical, peninsular, ecologically fragile South Florida is the 2006 location of the Scripps Howard Institute on the Environment. This is a low-lying, sodden region of the world rich with varied ecosystems and under immense pressure from development and drainage. It is home to one of the world's most ambitious and closely watched restoration projects, a $10 billion plan to re-engineer Everglades water flows. The six-day program, taking place May 15-20, 2006, will explore this environment through field trips to South Florida natural areas while weaving in briefings on ecological science and pointers on writing and reporting from veteran journalists. Based at FAU's Jupiter campus, roughly 15 minutes north of Palm Beach International Airport, the institute combines presentations, panel discussions and field trips designed to provide print and broadcast journalists with a deeper knowledge of important environmental issues. Although the program is based in South Florida, the topics examined will have relevance to other parts of the country. Participants will hear from scientists and engineers, government regulators, water managers, legal experts and other journalists. The planned agenda will include a variety of topics. Among them: biological control and invasive species; urban sprawl and its alternatives; the science of nutrient pollution and runoff; chemical cleanup strategies; wetland restoration techniques; current threats to marine habitats; climate change issues and the basics of environmental law. During field trips, participants will fan out beyond Jupiter to visit the Everglades and Kissimmee River, the Atlantic coast, the Indian River Lagoon and other destinations. Attendees will stay in dormitories on campus located within walking distance of eating facilities and institute classrooms, and have the option of arriving one day early, Sunday May 14, to get settled. The instructional program, rooms, transportation to field trips and most meals are covered by the institute. Participants or their employers must pay air fare or other travel costs to attend the institute at FAU's Jupiter campus. Contact: Neil Santaniello Florida Atlantic University Jupiter, Florida Phone (561) 799-8047 [email protected] http://proteus.fau.edu/digital_reef/html/projects.html Deadline: March 15, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
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Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) Annual Conference Fellowships for Freelance Journalists The Rivlin Freelance Scholarships were established to honor accomplished freelancer and SEJ volunteer Michael Rivlin, who passed away in 2003. The scholarships cover the basic registration fee for SEJ's annual conference for two SEJ freelancers. The 2005 conference is being held September 28-October 2 in Austin, Texas. Contact: Society of Environmental Journalists Phone (215) 884-8174 [email protected] http://www.sej.org/careers/index5.htm Deadline: July 8, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) Annual Conference Fellowships for U.S. Journalists of Color To bring into balance reporting by and for underrepresented populations in the geosciences, SEJ, in conjunction with the Earth and Environmental Science Journalism Program of Columbia University and the Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory, invites U.S. minority journalists to apply for fellowships to underwrite airfare, shared lodging and registration to attend SEJ's Annual Conference. Full fellowships include one year of membership in SEJ.
The Society of Environmental Journalists is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1990 by a group of award winning reporters. SEJ's mission is to advance public understanding of environmental issues by improving the quality, accuracy and visibility of environmental reporting. SEJ's membership of more than 1,400 includes journalists working for newspapers, television and radio stations, broadcast and cable networks, magazines, newsletters, wire services and photo agencies, as well as educators and students. Contact: Society of Environmental Journalists PO Box 2492 Jenkintown, PA 19046 Phone (215) 884-8174 Fax (215) 884-8175 [email protected] http://www.sej.org/careers/index5.htm Deadline: July 20, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) Reporting Fellowships In 2005, the South Asian Journalists Association launched a brand-new fellowships program open to all journalists to support reporting projects in South Asia. This new program is aimed at promoting a rare element in 24/7-news-cycle journalism, namely, in- depth and follow-up reporting on major events relating to South Asia or South Asians,
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Taylor/Blakeslee University Fellowships CASW awards fellowships to both professional journalists and students of outstanding ability who have been accepted for enrollment in U.S. graduate-level science writing programs to help defray the cost of tuition. The fellowship honors the memory of Rennie Taylor, a science writer for Associated Press, whose estate provided funds for the establishment of the American Tentative Society, and Alton Blakeslee, former science editor of AP, who served as ATS's longtime president. Awards of $2,000 are available to fellows selected on the basis of a national competition. Science writing is defined as writing about science, medicine, health, technology, and the environment for the general public via the mass media. Contact: Diane McGurgan CASW Rennie Taylor/Alton Blakeslee Fellowship Program PO Box 910 Hedgesville, WV 25427 Phone (304) 754-5077 [email protected] http://www.casw.org/ Deadline: July 1, 2004 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado, Boulder Study environmental issues at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Applications are being accepted for the 2006-2007 academic year from U.S. journalists working in print or broadcast with a minimum of five years full-time experience. Reporters, editors, producers and freelancers are welcome to apply. Fellows will take classes, attend special seminars, take field trips, and engage in independent study at a university renowned for its environmental science and policy studies. The Boulder Valley is home to more than 300 Ph.D.s working in environmental studies and to several major federal laboratories engaged in research in environmental science, making the region an especially rich resource for learning. The Fellowship includes a 9-month stipend of $45,000. For more information and an application, please visit website. Contact: Center for Environmental Journalism, University of Colorado at Boulder
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1511 University Ave, 478 UCB Boulder, CO 80309-0478 Phone (303) 492-4114 Fax (303) 492-0969 [email protected] http://www.colorado.edu/journalism/cej Deadline: March 1, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Templeton-Cambridge Journalism Fellowships in Science & Religion In 2005, the John Templeton Foundation inaugurated a 2-month fellowship program that includes three weeks of seminars at the University of Cambridge in the U.K. featuring eminent authorities in the field of science and religion, and five weeks working at home to prepare an in-depth article and an oral presentation on a topic of particular interest to the fellow. Taking place June through July, the fellowship is open to 10 journalists, with preference given to mid-career or senior print, broadcast, and online writers or editors. Fellows receive a $15,000 stipend in addition to a book allowance and travel expenses for participation in England. Online registration—which includes writing an essay—is required. Decisions on fellows will be announced February 28, 2006. Contact: Kitty Barnes [email protected] http://templeton-cambridge.org Deadline: December 15, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
The Mesa Refuge Journalists, essayists, poets, and other writers who need solitude essential to creative work are encouraged to apply for 2 or 4 weeks at The Mesa Refuge, a residency program for environmental writers, in Point Reyes, CA. Room and most meals are provided at no cost. The program is open to both experienced and emerging writers. Interested applicants will find details and a downloadable application form at the Common Counsel Foundation website. Contact: Margaret Solle The Mesa Refuge c/o Common Counsel Foundation 1221 Preservation Park Way, Suite 101 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone (510) 834-2995 Fax (510) 834-2998 [email protected] http://www.commoncounsel.org/pages/mesa.html Deadline: Spring/Summer: February 1, 2006; Summer/Fall: June 1, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
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The Sheldon M. Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership Media Fellowship Persons working in print or electronic media (either in regular staff positions or on a free- lance basis) or in an academic setting, may apply for this four-month Fellowship. Persons with comparable qualifications and a deep interest in ethics in leadership are also eligible to apply. The fellow will work full-time on a project involving a non-partisan investigation of a particular ethical issue in media or another area of public life. Topics for 2006—2007 might be related to freedom of expression; responsibility and security; media treatment of "the other" in society; media accountability and democracy; media in an international context; business, media and power; freedom of information and privacy; or any media-related issue that has an ethical and leadership dimension. Appropriate background work should be completed prior to taking up the Fellowship so that, by the end of the four-month period the Fellow will produce a publishable paper, a series of articles or broadcasts on the project topic, and will provide several days consulting to the Foundation. Stipend is CND $5500 per month plus research expenses capped at CND $5,000 in total. In the case of regularly employed applicants, the recipient's employer will continue to pay the employer's portion of any benefits during the fellowship period. Commences between September 15, 2006 and March 15, 2007. Please visit website for application details. Contact: The Sheldon M. Chumir Foundation for Ethics in Leadership 1202 S Centre St, Suite 970 Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2G 5A5 Phone (403) 244-6666 Fax (403) 244-5596 [email protected] http://www.chumirethicsfoundation.ca/pages/media/mediafellow.html Deadline: March 24, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Vermont Law School Environmental Law Media Fellowship Vermont Law School's Environmental Law Center offers a comprehensive curriculum of environmental law courses. The annual Environmental Law Media Fellowship, open only to SEJ members, includes a free course, or courses, in the environmental law topics of your choice; free housing; a $1,000 stipend for expenses; a private tutorial in environmental legal research and plenty of access to faculty. Vermont Law School's 2006 Summer Session takes place between June 19 and August 5, and features such courses as Biotechnology Law and Ethics; Mediation of Land Use, Water, and Marine Usage Conflicts; Environmental Justice; An Energy Policy for America; and more. All are taught by national and international experts in their fields. You can choose one, two-week course for an intensive introduction to a specific topic, or sample several different courses during a two-week period. Provide a resume, clips or a tape of your work, and a brief essay (1,000 words maximum) describing your journalistic experiences and goals, especially in regard to the reporting of environmental and/or legal issues. The winning journalists will be notified by April 7. Contact: Peter Lee Miller, Director of Media Relations
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Vermont Law School, Office of Media Relations PO Box 96, Chelsea St South Royalton, VT 05068 Phone (800) 227-1395, ext. 1309 Fax (802) 763-3248 [email protected] http://www.vermontlaw.edu/media/index.cfm?doc_id=506 Deadline: March 22, 2006 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Ocean Science Journalism Fellowship Program The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Ocean Science Journalism Fellowship Program takes place annually in September, and introduces participants to the interdisciplinary nature of ocean sciences and engineering. Through seminars, lab visits and fieldwork, Ocean Science Journalism Fellows will be introduced to a broad range of current and future research programs in ocean engineering, marine biology, marine chemistry and geochemistry, marine geology and geophysics, and physical oceanography. Topics of discussion will range from harmful algal blooms to deep-sea hydrothermal vents, the ocean's role in climate, ocean observatories both permanent and drifting, new underwater vehicles being developed to explore the seas, and marine policy issues related to society's growing use of the oceans. The program is a one-week residential experience for professional science writers and editors, print, broadcast and electronic media journalists and other science reporters and editors whose audience is the general public and who have at least two years experience. An optional second week of independent study is available. Travel, room and board are covered for Fellows. Further details and application instructions are available on website. Contact: Shelley Dawicki Ocean Science Journalism Fellowship Program Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Fenno House MS#40 Woods Hole, MA 02543 Phone (508) 289-2270 Fax (508) 457-2180 [email protected] http://www.whoi.edu/home/news/media_jfellowship.html Deadline: July 1, 2005 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/careers/index2.htm on 4/6/2006.
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Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Organizations
This section includes foundations, educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations whose central purpose relates to journalism, especially those focused on environmental journalism.
Center for Environmental Journalism, University of Colorado at Boulder Today we confront critical environmental decisions. Although these issues are complex, individuals and policy makers must still make choices, and how those choices are understood will have a major impact on politics and public policy. The news media are vital to this process. The way they analyze and translate complicated environmental issues can contribute to more informed decision making. But this will happen only if journalists themselves are well-informed about a wide range of economic, scientific, social and political subjects. Such knowledge is not easy to acquire. The Center for Environmental Journalism (CEJ) was established in 1992 by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Colorado at Boulder to help bridge this gap. The CEJ seeks to enrich public understanding of environmental issues by elevating the quality of media coverage. It offers a variety of programs that will help both journalists and future journalists enhance their knowledge and expertise. The programs focus on professional development, student education and communication with scientists and the public. Contact: Center for Environmental Journalism School of Journalism and Mass Communication University of Colorado at Boulder 1511 University Ave. 478 UCB Boulder, CO 80309-0478 Phone (303) 492-4114 [email protected] www.colorado.edu/journalism/cej/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.colorado.edu/journalism/cej/ on 5/20/2006.
Chicago Tribune Foundation The mission of Chicago Tribune Foundation is to promote public knowledge and strengthen the Chicago metropolitan community by encouraging journalistic excellence, diversity and liberty, supporting diverse cultural institutions and promoting civic efforts. Contact: Chicago Tribune Foundation Community Relations, 2nd Floor 435 North Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60611-4041 Phone (312) 222-4300 Fax (312) 222-3751 [email protected] www.chicagotribune.com
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Source: Extracted from website, http://about.chicagotribune.com/community/foundation.htm on 5/3/2006.
Environmental Journalism Center (RTNDA) The Environmental Journalism Center serves as a clearinghouse of information for reporters covering the environment on television news and for general assignment reporters, producers, editors and writers assigned to cover environmental stories. The Center seeks to link journalists to sources of credible information and support materials for their stories. Most important, the Center acts as a facilitator of dialogue on key issues. Its goal is to put the tools needed to understand environmental issues into the hands of as many radio and television news professionals as possible so that they may make their own informed journalistic decisions. Contact: Radio Television News Directors Association Phone 1-800-80-RTNDA Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rtnda.org/resources/ejc/html on 4/6/2006.
Excellence in Journalism Foundation The Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation was established in 1982 for charitable, scientific and educational purposes, including the improvement of the quality of the practice of journalism among various media. This support includes funding for creative projects and research that promotes excellence in journalism and instills and encourages high ethical standards in journalism. Funding is not available to individuals, but is available to formal organizations via an application and review process. Contact: Excellence in Journalism Foundation Oklahoma Tower 210 Park Ave, Suite 3150 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102 Phone (405) 604-5388 Fax (405) 604-0297 www.journalismfoundation.org/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.journalismfoundation.org/overview.html on 5/3/2006.
Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. (IRE) Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting. IRE was formed in 1975 to create a forum in which journalists throughout the world could help each other by sharing story ideas, newsgathering techniques and news sources. The mission of IRE is to foster excellence in investigative journalism, which is essential to a free society. Contact: Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting, Inc. 138 Neff Annex Missouri School of Journalism
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Columbia, MO 65211 Phone (573) 882-2042 Database Library (573) 884-7711 Fax (573) 882-5431 [email protected] www.ire.org Phone (573) 882-2042 Membership Contact: www.ire.org/membership/join.html Source: Extracted from website, www.ire.org on 4/6/2006.
The John S. & James L. Knight Foundation The Knight Foundation’s twin missions are to seed and inspire great journalism everywhere, and to build strong communities in the 26 cities and towns where our founders ran newspapers. As a national foundation with local roots, we seek opportunities that can transform both communities and journalism, and help them reach their highest potential. We believe nothing big happens without a big idea, nothing new without a new idea. In every project we fund, the idea comes first. Contact: Wachovia Financial Center 200 South Biscayne Blvd, Suite 3300 Miami, FL 33131-2349 Phone (305) 908-2600 www.knightfdn.org/default.asp Source: Extracted from website, http://www.knightfdn.org/default.asp?story=about/index.asp on 5/3/2006.
Knight Center for Environmental Journalism The Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University's School of Journalism trains student and professional journalists to cover the environment. The center, located on MSU’s East Lansing, Mich. campus, was founded in 1994 when the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation created the nation’s first endowed chair in environmental journalism. The program offers numerous classes and professional workshops for the study and practice of environmental journalism. Faculty conducts research and attracts environmental experts and journalists from around the world as guest lecturers. The program maintains the Meeman Archives, a collection of more than 1,500 outstanding environmental journalism articles from the past 20 years. Also, students publish EJ, an environmental magazine: http://www.ej.msu.edu/magazine.php Contact: Knight Center for Environmental Journalism 382 Communication Arts and Sciences Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824-1212 Phone (517) 432-1415 Fax (517) 355-7710 www.ej.msu.edu
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Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ej.msu.edu/about.php on 4/6/2006.
McCormick Tribune Foundation The McCormick Tribune Foundation believes nothing is more critical to the vitality of a democracy than a free, vigorous and diverse news media, providing citizens the information they need to make reasoned decisions. Contact: McCormick Tribune Foundation 435 North Michigan Ave, Suite 770 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone (312) 222-3512 [email protected] www.mccormicktribune.org/ Source: Extracted from website, www.mccormicktribune.org/ on 5/3/2006.
The Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University The Nieman Foundation was established at Harvard in 1937 with a bequest from Agnes Wahl Nieman in memory of her husband, Milwaukee Journal founder Lucius Nieman. Its mission is to promote and elevate the standards of journalism and educate persons deemed especially qualified for journalism. Contact: The Nieman Foundation Lippmann House One Francis Ave Cambridge, MA 02138 Phone (617) 495-2237 Fax (617) 495-8976 [email protected] www.nieman.harvard.edu/ Source: Extracted from website, http://foundation.scripps.com/foundation on 5/3/2006.
North Carolina Press Association (NCPA) The mission of the NCPA is to protect First Amendment freedoms, keep public meetings and public records open, keep the entire state government process accessible to the public, promote thorough communications among association members and to encourage membership growth and activity, maintain high industry standards, represent the business interests of newspapers and to promote literacy. Contact: North Carolina Press Association 5171 Glenwood Ave, Suite 364 Raleigh, NC 27612 Phone (919) 787-7443 Fax (919) 787-5302 www.ncpress.com Membership Contact: Holly Johnson
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Radio Television News Directors Association & Foundation (RTNDA/F) The Radio Television News Directors Association is the world's largest professional organization devoted exclusively to electronic journalism. RTNDA represents local and network news executives in broadcasting, cable and other electronic media in more than 30 countries.
The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation provides training programs, seminars, scholarship support and research in areas of critical concern to electronic news professionals and their audience. As the educational arm of the Radio-Television News Directors Association, RTNDF offers professional development opportunities for working and aspiring journalists and journalism educators. Contact: RTNDA/F 1600 K St NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20006-2838 Phone (202) 659-6510 Fax (202) 223-4007 www.rtnda.org Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rtnda.org/about/rtnda.shtml on 4/26/2006; http://www.rtnda.org/about/rtndf.shtml on 4/15/2006.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication Foundation of North Carolina, Inc. The School's mission is to educate students in a broad range of skills and concepts involving the gathering, editing and presentation of information, along with evaluating the effects of public communication, to prepare students for careers in journalism and mass communication, to educate students about the mass media and their roles in society, to contribute to the body of knowledge about mass media and society, and to extend that teaching and knowledge to the people of North Carolina and beyond. Contact: School of Journalism and Mass Communication Campus Box #3365 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3365 Phone (919) 962-1204 Fax (919) 962-0620 www.jomc.unc.edu/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.jomc.unc.edu/jomcataglance/mission.html on 4/15/2006.
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The Schumann Foundation The Schumann Center for Media and Democracy (formerly The Florence and John Schumann Foundation) was established in 1961, by Florence Ford and John Schumann. The Foundation states that its purpose is to renew the democratic process through cooperative acts of citizenship, especially as they apply to governance and the environment. Contact: The Schumann Foundation 33 Park St Montclair, NJ 07042 Phone (973) 783-6660 Fax (973) 783-7553 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.undueinfluence.com/schumann_foundation.htm on 5/3/2006.
Scripps Howard Foundation The Scripps Howard Foundation is the corporate foundation of The E.W. Scripps Company. Our mission is to advance the cause of a free press through support of excellence in journalism, quality journalism education and professional development. The Foundation helps build healthy communities and improve the quality of life through support of sound educational programs, strong families, vital social services, enriching arts and culture, and inclusive civic affairs, with a special commitment to the communities in which Scripps does business. Contact: Scripps Howard Foundation 312 Walnut St Cincinnati, Ohio 45201 Phone (513) 977-3035 Fax (513) 977-3800 http://foundation.scripps.com/foundation Source: Extracted from website, http://foundation.scripps.com/foundation on 5/3/2006.
Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) The mission of the Society of Environmental Journalists is to advance public understanding of environmental issues by improving the quality, accuracy, and visibility of environmental reporting. Towards that end, SEJ provides critical support to journalists of all media in their efforts to cover complex issues of the environment responsibly. Through combined efforts of board, staff, members, and appropriate partners, SEJ offers unique educational programs and services for working journalists, educators, and students, including annual and regional conferences; daily EJToday news service; quarterly SEJournal; biweekly TipSheet and other publications; SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment; members-only listservs; mentoring program; website- based resources; and a lively membership network of journalists and academics. SEJ also acts to raise awareness among editors, news managers, publishers, and other key decision-makers in the media on the value and importance of environmental news reporting.
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Contact: The Society of Environmental Journalists P.O. Box 2492 Jenkintown, PA 19046 Phone (215) 884-8174 Fax (215) 884-8175 www.sej.org Source: Extracted from website, http://www.sej.org/about/index1.htm on 5/15/2006.
South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) Established in 1875, the South Carolina Press Association represents and serves the daily and weekly newspapers of South Carolina. The objectives of the SCPA, as set out in our charter, are to: • Promote the welfare of the newspaper profession • To elevate its standards and to enlarge its usefulness • To foster friendly relationships among its members
SCPA provides services that include lobbying, a legal/FOI hotline, industry legal representation, advertising representation, conventions and workshops for members and publications. But one of the greatest benefits the SCPA offers is that of fostering better contact and a closer relationship among the working press in the Palmetto State. It offers an effective and pleasant way to get to know and communicate with your peers in the South Carolina newspaper community. The association's headquarters are located in Columbia. We are classified as a not-for-profit association. The association has two related organizations:
S.C. Press Services is a wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary operating an advertising sales program for member papers.
The SCPA Foundation is a nonprofit organization that promotes education and training in our industry through scholarships, internships and workshops.
Contact: South Carolina Press Association 421 Zimalcrest Drive, Suite 304 P.O. Box 11429 Columbia, SC 29211 Phone (803) 750-9561 or 1-(888)-SCPRESS Fax: (803) 551-0903 www.scpress.org Membership Contact: [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.scpress.org on 5/20/2006.
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Southern Newspaper Publishers Association (SNPA) The mission of the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association is to advance the welfare of its member newspapers so that, as a strong, free and responsible press, they may best serve their communities, the nation and all people. Contact: Southern Newspaper Publishers Association 1200 Lake Hearn Dr, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30319 Phone (404) 256-0444 Fax (404) 252-9135 www.snpa.org Membership Contact: Cindy Durham [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.snpa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=CircuitAddOn.aboutsnpa on 4/15/2006.
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Chapter 1: Environmental Journalism Publications
This section includes reference and other non-fiction books, journals and magazines on journalism for environmental and science reporters and editors.
“A Dictionary of Environmental Quotations.” Compiled by Barbara K. Rodes and Rice Odell. Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998. Approximately 3,700 quotations in 143 categories.
“A Field Guide for Science Writers.” Jim Detjen. Oxford University Press.
“A Grain of Truth: The Media, the Public and Biotechnology.” By Susanna Hornig Priest, associate professor of journalism at Texas A&M University. Rowman & Littlefield Publishing, 2000.
“Chemicals, the Press and the Public: A Journalists' Guide to Reporting on Chemicals in the Community.” Published by the National Safety Council's Environmental Health Center, 1989.
Communicator, a publication of RTNDA. Source: www.rtnda.org/communicator/archive.html
EJ Magazine, a publication of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University. Source: www.ej.msu.edu/magazine.php
“Environmental Education & Communication for a Sustainable World: Handbook for International Practitioners.” Edited by Brian A. Day, Martha C. Monroe.
“Environmental Regulatory Glossary.” By Thomas F.P. Sullivan. ABS Consulting, 1993.
“Environmental Risk Reporting.” Jim Detjen. Rutgers University Press.
“Evolution of a Columnist.” By Ed Flattau’s. Xlibris Corporation, 2003.
“It Ain't Necessarily So: How Media Make and Unmake the Scientific Picture of Reality.” By David Murray, Joel Schwartz, S. Robert Lichter. Rowman & Littlefield Publishing, 2001.
“Maps with the News: The Development of American Journalistic Cartography.” By Syracuse Univ. Newhouse School Prof. Mark Monmonier. University of Chicago Press, 1989.
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“Mass Media and Environmental Conflict: America’s Green Crusades.” By Mark Neuzil, Bill Kovarik. Sage Publications, 1996.
“Media and the Environment.” Jim Detjen. Island Press.
Michigan’s Echo, a publication of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University. Source: www.ej.msu.edu/magazine.php
“News & Numbers: A Guide to Reporting Statistical Claims and Controversies in Health and Related Fields.” By the late Victor Cohn, former science/environmental reporter for The New York Times and then The Washington Post. Iowa State University Press, 2001.
“Reporting on Risk: A Journalist's Handbook on Environmental Risk Assessment.” By M.A. Kamrin, D.J. Katz and M.L. Walter. National Sea Grant College Program and Foundation for American Communications, 1995.
“Respectfully Quoted: A Dictionary of Quotations from the Library of Congress.” Edited by Suzy Platt. Congressional Quarterly, 1992.
“Science Communication: An Interdisciplinary Social Science Journal.” Edited by Carol L. Rogers, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland. SAGE Publications.
SEJournal. a publication of the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University. Source: www.sej.org
“Tainted Truth: The Manipulation of Fact in America.” By Cynthia Crossen of The Wall Street Journal. Hardcover: Simon & Schuster, 1994. Paperback: Touchstone Books, 1996.
“The Academic Press Dictionary of Science and Technology.” By Christopher Morris. Academic Press, 1992.
The American Editor. A publication of the IRE. Source: www.ire.org/training/unleashing/
“The Deluxe Transitive Vampire: The Ultimate Handbook of Grammar for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed.” By Karen Elizabeth Gordon. Pantheon Books, 1993.
“The Essential Researcher.” By Maureen Croteau and Wayne Worcester. Harper Collins, 1993.
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“The Reporter's Environmental Handbook.” By Bernadette M. West, M. Jane Lewis, Michael R. Greenberg, David B. Sachsman, Renee Rogers. Rutgers University Press; 3rd edition, August 2003.
TipSheet. A publication of the Society of Environmental Journalists. Source: www.sej.org
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Chapter 2: Open Space: Introduction
This Chapter 2: Open Space of the Resource Manual focuses on open space resources. Chapter 2: Open Space includes references to awards for open space protection, best practice recognition for exemplary work in the field, conferences or workshops held by organizations that explore the topic of open space, fellowships for leadership training with a focus on open space protection, organizations that promote, provide or facilitate open space protection, and publications that further explore topics within the field of open space preservation.
Other chapters focus on topics such as journalism, land use, and connections between growth or open space and other issues such as air quality, government and public services, and business and economy. Each chapter is a separate document stored as a downloadable file in “.pdf” format. To read the documents, you need a free copy of downloadable Adobe Acrobat Reader software, available through a link on the Resource Manual website.
Chapter 2: Open Space includes these seven sections: Awards and Best Practices...... 2 Conferences &Workshops ...... 15 Fellowships ...... 16 Organizations ...... 18 Publications ...... 37
We welcome suggestions for additions to this and other chapters, and as the series progresses, we will add to earlier releases of the topical chapters based on those suggestions. (Please email suggestions to [email protected], with RGOS in the subject line.)
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Chapter 2: Open Space Awards and Best Practices This section includes awards for environmentally sound growth practices and open space preservation, as well as, recognition for development, planning or design industry “best practices.” In addition to recognizing outstanding work, award-winning examples or best practices can be mined for story ideas.
Urban Land Institute ULI–the Urban Land Institute is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, the institute now has more than 30,000 members worldwide representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines, working in private enterprise and public service. As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information and experience among local, national and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places. The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide responsible leadership in the use of land to enhance the total environment. 1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW Suite 500 West Washington, DC 20007 Phone: (202) 624-7000 Fax: (202) 624-7140 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website http://www.uli.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home on 9/14/06 ULI 2006 Awards for Excellence • Ladera Ranch, Orange County, California (Ladera Development Co.; DMB Consolidated Holdings, LLC) A 4,000-acre new community that preserves 1,600 acres as open space with 8,100 single-family homes clustered in six neighborhoods and three multi-use districts with 1 million square feet of commercial space. • The Presidio Trust Management Plan, San Francisco, California (The Presidio Trust) This 1,168-acre national park anchors the San Francisco side of the Golden Gate Bridge. Its management plan, projected to make the Presidio self-sufficient by 2013, is a model for balancing economic and preservation goals, and private and public interests. • Stapleton District 1, Denver Colorado (Forest City Stapleton, Inc.) The first phase (489 acres) of this 4,700-acre master-planned community contains four schools, 2,100 residential units, 100 acres of parks and open space and 320,000 square feet of commercial space. Upon buildout, the former airport will include 12,000 homes.
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American Farmland Trust American Farmland Trust has a vision for change: a vision of well-managed, protected farm and ranch land that provides open space, clean water, healthy food, wildlife habitat and a renewed connectedness between the farm community and the rest of America. Contact: 1200 18th Street NW, Suite 800 Washington, D.C. 20036 (p)202-331-7300 (f)202-659-8339 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website http://www.farmland.org/programs/award/default.asp on 9/14/06 • Steward of the Land Award There are farmers throughout America who view protecting agricultural land as more than a worthwhile goal—it's a lifelong commitment. These farmers not only lead by example on their own farms, but they actively work to promote land stewardship at the community and state levels. To recognize these individuals, American Farmland Trust (AFT) established the $10,000 Steward of the Land Award. Now in its tenth year, the award recognizes the American farmer or farm family who best demonstrates leadership in protecting farmland and caring for the environment. The award honors the memory of Peggy McGrath Rockefeller, an avid farmer and conservationist who helped found AFT. Nominees are judged on their efforts to promote farmland protection and practice land stewardship on their farms. Winners receive a $10,000 cash stipend and a special inscribed memento. 2006 Award Winner: Tom Hutson Hutson was one of the first farmers to participate in pilot programs administered by the Watershed Agricultural Council (WAC) to reduce organic pollution in the Catskill/Delaware reservoir systems, which provide drinking water for millions of residents of the metropolitan New York City area. He installed buffer and filter strips: permanent rows of vegetation that slow water runoff and erosion of riverbanks and also filter out damaging substances from the water supply. He also put a rotational grazing system into place, implemented a forest management plan and did stream restoration work.
• Saving Working Lands in Texas Since 1999, AFT has driven an effort to establish the first statewide purchase of development rights program in Texas. Our hard work paid off when Governor Rick Perry signed the new Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program into law in June of 2005. Thanks to AFT leading a strong coalition of Texas farm, ranch and conservation organizations, the program will protect the state’s most productive farm and ranch lands.
• Gaining Ground in Connecticut Working closely with key stakeholders, AFT helped write legislation establishing a $30 deed recording fee that finances farmland protection, historic preservation and open space acquisition. The new legislation will generate an estimated $5 million annually for the state’s Farmland Preservation Program. AFT also was
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successful in increasing bond funding for the program, helping garner an additional $18 million over the next two years.
• Guiding Hawaii’s New Legacy Lands Act AFT worked closely with the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Department of Agriculture to develop a farmland protection program for the state. In 2005, the legislature passed the Legacy Lands Act, which dedicates 10 percent of the real estate transfer tax on luxury home purchases to the Hawaii Land Conservation Fund for outright purchases of conservation easements.
• Enhancing Farmland Protection in North Carolina In North Carolina, AFT’s efforts helped farmers adapt to the state’s rapidly changing landscape. In August, the state General Assembly passed new legislation creating a voluntary agricultural districts program and reviving the state’s farmland protection program, the Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. AFT has a seat on the new advisory board to guide the trust fund.
• Restoring Conservation Funds in Maryland As one of the first states to establish a farmland protection program, Maryland has long been a leader in the national farmland conservation movement. AFT served on the executive committee for the Partners of Open Space, a coalition of 120 conservation and environmental groups that worked to undo conservation cuts proposed by the governor. The efforts of AFT and the Partners of Open Space led to the restoration of $73 million, in addition to the $47 million included in Governor Ehrlich’s 2006 budget for land conservation programs.
• Increasing Farmland Funding in New York Despite a difficult budget year, AFT helped win $16 million for New York’s Farmland Protection Program, a 25 percent increase over the previous year’s funding. Thanks to AFT’s work educating New York policymakers about the importance of the program and its popularity among farmers, the amount of funding for the program has doubled since 2003.
• Boosting Farmland Protection in Washington Until 2005, no state funds existed for the purchase of agricultural conservation easements in the Evergreen State. After years of perseverance, AFT finally won support for easements from the agricultural industry, and the state legislature passed a new provision that earmarks funds for farmland protection from the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program.
• Supporting a Landmark Conservation Act in Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed the Georgia Land Conservation Program into law in April of 2005, bringing to fruition efforts to establish a farmland protection program in the state. The act calls for the protection of prime agricultural and forest lands, making $100 million available to counties for the conservation of
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farmland and other natural resources. AFT’s expertise helped shape the guidelines for the new program.
• Creating a New Local Easement Program in Illinois In Kendall County, Illinois, elected officials approved legislation enabling the creation of a local farmland protection program. Kendall County, an outer-suburb of Chicago, is one of the fastest growing rural counties in the nation. The county is the second local government in Illinois to take such an action to save farms. AFT also worked closely with the adjacent Kane County in creating the first local farmland protection program in the state.
• Acquiring Crucial New Funding for Maine Farms In November of 2005, 65 percent of Maine voters approved a $12 million bond to provide much needed new funding for the Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) program, with $1 million of the bond money earmarked for farmland protection. AFT’s testimony during the spring helped win the legislative approval needed to bring the bond package before the public. Given the state’s fiscal situation, the funding represented a significant new investment in Maine’s farms.
• Promoting Economic Incentives for Ohio Farmers Four years of education and outreach by AFT led to the creation of Ohio’s new Agricultural Security Area (ASA) program to help keep Ohio farmland in agriculture. The program, signed into law in March, offers tax abatements to farmers in exchange for enrolling in new voluntary agricultural security areas. AFT worked closely with legislators and other proponents to see the bill through to passage.
• Campaigning for Local Land Protection in Michigan As part of AFT’s longstanding involvement in the fruit-growing region around Traverse Bay in Michigan, we managed a successful campaign for a referendum to fund a local farmland protection program in Acme Township. AFT also worked on efforts to generate funding for farmland protection in several Michigan counties, including Kent County, a key agricultural county under pressure from development.
• Protecting Agriculture in Urbanizing Counties In San Diego County, California, AFT is addressing the challenges faced by a top-producing, yet urbanized, agricultural county. Working with county officials and the San Diego Farm Bureau, AFT is developing an innovative plan for the future of agriculture in the nation’s 10th most productive agricultural county. The plan provides a framework for an economically and environmentally sustainable farming industry.
• Educating New York Communities in Planning for Agriculture To promote good planning decisions at the community level, AFT developed a new Guide to Local Planning for Agriculture in New York. The publication,
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available for free download on AFT’s Web site, advises communities on policies that protect agricultural land and explains how to make traditional planning tools, such as zoning ordinances and comprehensive plans, more farm-friendly.
• Steering Successful Rural Planning in Pennsylvania In Lancaster County, the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, AFT developed a rural strategy for the county’s comprehensive plan and provided technical assistance for the Blue Ribbon Commission and others working to sustain the area’s agricultural industry. In Berks and Schuylkill counties in southeastern Pennsylvania, AFT’s Technical Assistance Services (TAS) completed an assessment of the region’s agricultural viability, making recommendations to improve farm profitability, farmland availability and public appreciation for agriculture.
• Designing a Statewide Plan for Maryland Agriculture Working with key agricultural partners, AFT undertook a strategic plan for the future of Maryland agriculture, developing a series of recommendations to address concerns raised at public listening sessions held across the state. The recommendations, approved in December by the Maryland Agriculture Commission, will help farmers stay profitable and maintain an adequate supply of well-managed farmland.
• Training Agricultural Leaders in Massachusetts In the Connecticut River Valley, AFT reached out to local officials to advance farmland protection in this vital agricultural region. AFT developed and delivered a training curriculum for town agricultural commission members at five regional sessions. By offering training to the volunteer boards, AFT prepared them to proactively engage in farmland protection and planning for agriculture efforts at the local level—a crucial element in this home-rule state.
• Rocky Mountain Agricultural Landowners Guide to Conservation and Sustainability AFT launched Coleman Eco-Project 2015, a unique 10-year partnership between AFT and Coleman Natural Foods (CNF) to address the critical need to protect America’s working farms and ranches. In one of the first results of the partnership, AFT released the Rocky Mountain Agricultural Landowners Guide to Conservation and Sustainability. The guide provides information about the public programs and private options available in seven Western states to help farmers and ranchers conserve their land and maintain its health for future generations.
• Resources for South Carolina Farmers Recent changes in the tobacco economy, rising land prices and an influx of new residents threaten the future of South Carolina farms. To help South Carolina landowners protect their nearly five million acres of working land, AFT produced the South Carolina Agricultural Landowners Guide. The guide directs landowners
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to the variety of private, state and federal programs available to help them continue farming and improve the productivity of their land.
• Forests on the Edge: Spotlighting the Threat to Our Nation’s Forests Sprawling development threatens much of our nation’s private forestland. U.S. Forest Service researchers estimate that by 2050, the nation may lose another 23 million acres of forest land. To increase understanding of this growing problem, AFT collaborated with the Forest Service to produce Forests on the Edge: Housing Development on America’s Private Forests. Produced by AFT’s GIS mapping unit, the report vividly depicts the threat to the nation’s privately owned forestland, earning AFT a certificate of appreciation from the Forest Service.
• Helping Farmers Reduce the Use of Highly Toxic Pesticides AFT’s Center for Agriculture in the Environment (CAE) administers grants that help farmers implement integrated pest management (IPM) to control weeds, insects and plant diseases without harm to the environment. Through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s small-grants programs for integrated pest management, AFT has distributed $13 million over the last eight years. With these grants, 6,350 farmers reduced their use of highly toxic pesticides on 900,000 acres by over 2.7 million pounds. CAE worked with farmers in the Pacific Northwest to reduce their use of pesticides on caneberries, sugar beets and snap beans, and with farmers in the Upper Midwest to implement IPM programs on apples, carrots, cherries, snap beans, peas and potatoes, while hastening the adoption of IPM by U.S. celery growers and growers of wine grapes.
• Protecting Salmon Habitat in Washington AFT is protecting critical salmon habitat in Washington while also saving farmland. In June, AFT worked with the group Shared Strategy of Puget Sound to launch a new grants program called “Pioneers in Conservation.” The grants help Washington farmers protect salmon habitat while also promoting the economic viability of agriculture. With urging from AFT, the newly proposed federal “Salmon Recovery Plan” for Puget Sound includes the recognition that saving farmland needs to be an integral component of future efforts to save salmon.
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North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation (DBPT) The Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation (DBPT) is a comprehensive operation, touching all aspects of bicycling and walking; whether designing facilities, creating safety programs, mapping cross-state bicycle routes, training teachers, sponsoring workshops and conferences, fostering multi-modal planning or integrating bicycling and walking into the ongoing activities of the Department of Transportation. Created in 1974 as a result of North Carolina bicycle program legislation and expanded to encompass pedestrian activities in 1992 as a result of federal legislation, the DBPT is the oldest comprehensive state program of its kind in the United States. Contact: 401 Oberlin Road Suite 250 Raleigh, NC 27605 (919) 807-0777 Fax (919) 807-0768 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website http://www.ncdot.org/transit/bicycle/ on 9/14/06
• Reedy Creek Greenway System Project Receives Environmental Excellence Award On April 22, 2005, the Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation was pleased to receive the Environmental Excellence Award, for the Reedy Creek Greenway System in Raleigh. The award was presented in Washington, D.C. by the Federal Highway Administration for Excellence in Nonmotorized Transportation. Click here to learn more about this Environmental Excellence Award and the Reedy Creek Greenway System Project. (05/11/05)
• The Reedy Creek Greenway Bridge Wins 2005 Sir Walter Raleigh Award On October 20, 2005, the Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation received one of the Sir Walter Raleigh Awards for community appearance. The award was given specifically for the I-440 Pedestrian Bridge over Wade Avenue, in Raleigh, which is part of the Reedy Creek Greenway System. Click here to learn more. (11/17/05)
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American Planning Association (APA) The APA and AICP National Planning Awards honor excellence in plans, individuals, and organizations. Each year's award winners showcase the planning profession's past, present, and future leadership in helping create great communities and offer evidence of the changes others can make when they become partners in the planning process. Other awards honor distinguished service, exceptional journalism, and landmarks and pioneers. 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-431-9100 Fax: 312-431-9985
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Daniel Burnham Award Daniel Burnham Award • The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (Los Angeles) The conservancy's strategic objectives continue to be guided by the goal of interlinking network of parks, trails, and open space for public use and wildlife habitat, ensuring future open space and recreational lands. Working with citizens, community-based organizations, federal, state and local government, and other park agencies, the conservancy has preserved more than 55,000 acres of public parkland throughout the Santa Monica Mountains and Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor and improved more than 114 public recreational facilities throughout Southern California. Source: Extracted from website, http://www.planning.org/awards/2005winners.htm on 09/14/06.
AICP National Historic Planning Landmark Award • Billerica Garden Suburb (South of Lowell, Massachusetts) Nominated by: Howard H. Foster, Jr., AICP, Rhode Island APA Chapter Historian Incorporated June 30, 1914, the Billerica Garden Suburb represents the first attempt in the United States to provide affordable homeownership to workers employing Ebenezer Howard's garden city model as a site plan with a scheme combining a limited dividend corporation and co-partnership directed at workers earning $12-$20 per week. In 1914, the Board of Trade announced its intention to implement the recommendations of the Massachusetts Homestead Commission utilizing the skills of city planner, Arthur C. Comey, and landscape architect, Warren H. Manning, in developing a "Workers' Paradise" that is still recognizable today. Source: Extracted from website, http://www.planning.org/awards/2005winners.htm on 09/14/06.
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2004 Visions in Planning Award Winner • The Village of Croton-on-Hudson The Village of Croton-on-Hudson’s Hudson River waterfront plan and implementation is only one part of a larger vision for the Village, the vision of a “Village in a Park”. Located along 7 miles of Hudson River shoreline, the Village may be viewed as a triangle, with the Hudson and Croton Rivers making up two sides of the community and the hills to the North and East completing the third side. In conjunction with its Hudson River waterfront plan, the Village, with the assistance of New York State, Westchester County and Historic Hudson Valley, has completed a series of projects, resulting in the preservation of the Croton River Gorge and its parks, trails, and well field protection area. Once this extensive trail system and open space plan was put in place, Croton-on-Hudson was able to turn its attention to strengthening its "core". Solid planning tools were used to enhance its identity and sense of place, making it more walkable and bikeable, and establishing large and small parks within walking distance of most residents. Source: Extracted from website, http://village.croton-on- hudson.ny.us.visionsinplanning/more on 09/14/06.
Community Open Space Partnership • Green Ribbon Award The Community Open Space Partnership (COSP) announced the recipients of the first annual Green Ribbon Awards in 2002, recognizing outstanding people, places, and policies that creatively and effectively use green strategic infrastructure to make Wisconsin's communities more livable. Green infrastructure planning goes beyond traditional systems of parks and natural areas to create a comprehensive network of open spaces through and around cities -- a network that is purposefully designed to enhance economic vitality, sustain natural system connect people to the natural world, and increase individual and community wellbeing. Source: Extracted from website, http://ouropenspaces.com/news.html on 09/14/06.
National Award for Smart Growth Achievement 2002 Winners • Town of Breckenridge, Colorado Planning Department Category: Built Projects Project: Wellington Neighborhood Fostering this sense of place is architecture that complements both human scale and historic setting. Wellington’s compact plan includes public greens and connections that create a safe and appealing environment for outdoor play, bicycling, and pedestrians. Free public transportation links Wellington to downtown and ski areas. Residents enjoy easy access to trails and thousands of acres of open space. Source: Extracted from website, http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/breckenridge.htm on 09/14/06.
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Cary Open Space and Historic Resources Plan • Wake County, N.C. EcoScience Corporation (ESC) developed a technical report in five phases to assist the Town of Cary in identifying more than 8,000 acres of potential open space. ESC professionals provided the town with an interactive GIS database that allowed town staff to prioritize the potential open space areas as they fit the town's needs. A photographic database tied to GPS positions allowed the Town to rank areas based on prioritized values, then view a geo-referenced photograph to determine whether the resources that occur in the mapping database still exist on- site. Town planners also worked with ESC to generate an inter-connected open space network that will serve as a Agreenprint@ used in prioritizing acquisition activities and development restrictions. This project won the 2002 Outstanding Planning Award from the North Carolina chapter of the American Planning Association. Source: Extracted from website, http://ecosciencenc.com/services/DataSheets/OpenSpaceQualifications.htm on 09/14/06.
Town of Fuquay-Varina Open Space Plan • Wake County, N.C. EcoScience Corporation used an objective database analysis (similar to the techniques employed in the Cary plan) of lands within Fuquay-Varina planning jurisdictional limits to develop an open space plan for the town. Attribute data in a GIS format served as the basis for the analysis, resulting in a map showing priority resources. Linkages were formed between these resources, existing greenway trails, and principal streams and tributaries. The open space plan included this objective analysis as the core basis for the plan, coupled with strategies for successful implementation. Source: Extracted from website, http://ecosciencenc.com/services/DataSheets/OpenSpaceQualifications.htm on 09/14/06.
Park Planning • North Carolina EcoScience Corporation has been instrumental in providing environmental information for park planners to assist in site planning and park design. Projects have included: the Wake Forest soccer site, the CP&L soccer site, the Capital Area soccer site, the Wendell soccer site, and the Lake Benson Recreation Area in Wake County; the Buck Spring 4-H Center in Warren County; the Regional 4-H Center in Tyrrell County; the Louisburg City Park in Franklin County; and the Booker Creek Greenway in Orange County. Source: Extracted from website, http://ecosciencenc.com/services/DataSheets/OpenSpaceQualifications.htm on 09/14/06.
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North Carolina Global TransPark (NCGTP), Conservation Plan • Kinston, Lenoir County, N.C. EcoScience Corporation has been involved with developing the ecological master plan as well as mitigation proposals for the 15,300-acre proposed NCGTP. Our work has included evaluation of all existing environmental features and developing a variety of plans to utilize natural resources in a conservation approach. A wildlife hazards plan was developed to manage wildlife around the developing airport. A stormwater master plan has been prepared to integrate storm water wetlands into the landscape in order to capture runoff before entering the nutrient-sensitive Neuse River system. A 1,500-acre on-site mitigation strategy has been developed as part of a large 4,600-acre mitigation plan for the project. On-site degraded wetlands are being enhanced and interconnected with riverine stream systems through a series of wildlife corridors. The corridors and degraded wetlands are being planted with indigenous species to enhance function and wildlife value. The plan includes an educational component involving a series of boardwalks and trails, roadside pull-offs with interpretative signage, wildlife management programs, and development of brochures and other materials describing ecosystem enhancement activities. The overall result is a conservation plan for NCGTP that will result in regional ecological benefits. Source: Extracted from website, http://ecosciencenc.com/services/DataSheets/OpenSpaceQualifications.htm on 09/14/06.
APA 2006 Outstanding Planning Award for a Special Community Initiative • West Chelsea/High Line Plan January 12, 2006 An innovative special zoning district on Manhattan's West Side is transforming a former manufacturing area into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood including the reuse of a former elevated rail structure -- the High Line -- as a 1.5-mile-long public open space. Developed by the New York City Department of City Planning, the West Chelsea/High Line Plan is the recipient of the American Planning Association's (APA) 2006 Outstanding Planning Award for a Special Community Initiative. New York City Department of City Planning Director and City Planning Commission Chair Amanda M. Burden, AICP, said, "I am thrilled to receive APA's Outstanding Planning Award for a Special Community Initiative for the West Chelsea Comprehensive Plan. By using traditional zoning tools in an innovative manner, we were able to preserve the High Line and transform it into a one-of-a-kind elevated public open space." Contacts: Rachaele Raynoff, Press Secretary, NYC Department of City Planning -- (212) 720-3471 Denny Johnson, APA Public Affairs, (202) 349-1006 Roberta Rewers, APA Public Affairs, (312) 786-6395 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/about/pr011206.shtml on 09/14/06.
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The Trust for Public Land 2006 Conservation Awards Winners Source: Extracted from website http://www.tpl.org/tier3_cd.cfm?content_item_id=20496&folder_id=2867 on 9/14/06 • Calvert County, MD Land Preservation and Growth Management Calvert County, a rural enclave located 46 miles south of Washington, D.C., is a place of salt-water farms and marshes. In 2003, the Board of County Commissioners adopted a highly successful initiative to combat development pressures and protect remaining open space. The commissioners reduced allowable densities in most zoning districts, then allowed densities to be "bought back" or even increased in designated growth areas with the purchase of Transferable Development Rights (TDR) from rural and resource protection areas. Commissioner: David F. Hale http://www.co.cal.md.us/
• Santa Fe, NM Open Space and Trail Program Santa Fe County's Open Space and Trails Program was launched with revenues from a $12 million bond in 1998 and a subsequent $8 million bond in 2000. In 2002, citizens further supported the program by increasing the county's gross- receipts tax, providing an additional $1.2 million in annual funding for open space and trails. Commissioner: Harry Montoya http://www.co.santa-fe.nm.us/departments/pfmd/open_space.php
• Carroll County, MD Critical Farms Program Carroll County's Critical Farms Program, launched in 1992, has protected 5,794 acres of farmland on 49 different properties to date. Under the program, the county gives certain landowners and potential purchasers temporary, immediate funding in exchange for placing a conservation easement on their property. Once the farming operation is secured, the farmer can then negotiate the sale of the easement to the State of Maryland under its agricultural preservation program. Essentially, the county has "forward funded" the purchase of the conservation easement that the property owner will then negotiate with the state. Once the easement is purchased by the state, the County is reimbursed for its initial payment to the landowner. Commissioner: Julia W. Gouge http://ccgov.carr.org/plan-d/ag-pres/
• Volusia County, FL Volusia Forever Program Volusia County established one the state's first land conservation programs in 1986. In the last 20 years, Volusia County has partnered with state agencies and
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nonprofits to acquire $79.1 million worth of land in development's path. Of this total, $28.5 million has come from other funding partners, demonstrating the county's ability to leverage public funds. The county has demonstrated a strong commitment to management, restoration, and public access on acquired lands, and up to 10 percent of annual tax revenues are earmarked for this purpose. The Volusia Forever Advisory Committee, composed of nine citizens, provides assistance to county staff on potential acquisitions by reviewing and ranking properties under consideration and making formal recommendations to the Volusia County Council (county commission). County Council Chair: Frank T. Bruno Jr. http://volusiaforever-echo.com/forever/
• Los Angeles County, CA County of Los Angeles Proposition A Funded Projects In 1992, when Los Angeles County's population was 9 million and growing, the County Board of Supervisors established the Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District. That same year, county voters passed Proposition A, a landmark measure that created a $540 million, 22-year assessment to fund park and open space projects. Four years later, in 1996, voters approved a second assessment measure, generating an additional $319 million for open space through 2019. Since 1992, Los Angeles County and its myriad partners - including municipalities, conservancies, and nonprofit organizations - have spent nearly $700 million in Proposition A funds to create a network of parks and greenways that will serve residents for generations to come. Mayor of the Board: Michael D. Antonovich http://openspacedistrict.lacounty.info/
• Wake County, NC Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Alarmed by population growth and intense development in the Raleigh metropolitan area, 78 percent of Wake County voters in 2000 authorized $15 million in general obligation bonds to launch the county's Open Space Program. An additional $26 million bond measure passed in 2004. In just six years, Wake County has protected 3,200 acres of open space. It has partnered with non-profit organizations and municipalities to acquire 3,200 acres of forests, wetlands, and greenways. Commissioner: Tony Gurley http://www.wakegov.com/departments/parksrecsandopenspace.htm
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Chapter 2: Open Space Conferences & Workshops
Land Trust Alliance National Land Conservation Conference Rally 2006: October 12-15 Nashville Convention Center Nashville, TN Each year the National Land Conservation Conference unites land conservationists to learn how federal legislation will dramatically change your ability to do land conservation; connect with your colleagues at the sessions, networking events, and field trips and build a community of professional friendships that will last a lifetime; hear a keynote address by environmentalist Bill McKibben, noted author and former staffer for The New Yorker; advance your knowledge and renew your spirit by attending our 100+ content-rich seminars and workshops presented by the top conservation leaders in the country; and learn how you, too, can hear the Rhythms of the Land and seek sustainability, excellence and accreditation. http://www.lta.org/training/rally.htm Source: Extracted from website, http://www.lta.org/ on 9/14/06.
Pennsylvania Land Trust Association 2007 PA Land Conservation Conference May 11-12, 2007 Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel http://conserveland.org/conferences/2007/ Source: Extracted from website, http://conserveland.org/ on 9/14/06.
American Planning Association 2007 National Conference April 14-18, 2007 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania http://www.planning.org/2007conference/sessionproposal/index.htm Source: Extracted from website, http://www.planning.org/ on 9/14/06.
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Chapter 2: Open Space Fellowships
This section includes open space conservation fellowship opportunities, some focused specifically on environmental leadership.
Loeb Fellowship The Loeb Fellowship was established in 1970 through the generosity of the late John L. Loeb, Harvard College '24. Based at the Graduate School of Design, the program offers ten annual postprofessional awards for independent study at Harvard. The Fellowship is a unique opportunity to nurture the leadership potential of the most promising men and women in design and other professions related to the built and natural environment. Contact: Loeb Fellowship 48 Quincy Street 420 Gund Hall Cambridge, MA 02138 Tel: 617-495-9345 Fax: 617-684-9254 loeb_fellowship@ gsd.harvard.edu Source: Extracted from website, http://www.gsd.harvard.edu/professional/loeb_fellowship/ on 9/14/06.
Environment Leadership Program Jack Vanderryn Fellowship Initiative Environment Leadership Program is proud to announce our new partnership with the Moriah Fund, the Munson Foundation, and other members of the Consultative Group on Biological Diversity (CGBD) to honor Jack Vanderryn's contributions and service through the awarding of ELP Fellowships in Jack's name. Jack is retiring from the Moriah Fund this year after over 25 years of service in the environmental and social justice fields. This fellowship exemplifies Jack's commitment to diversity, social justice and leadership and will continue Jack's legacy into the future. Funds from Moriah and Munson are targeted to support emerging environmental leaders from the southeastern states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, as well as the District of Columbia. Contact: 1609 Connecticut Avenue NW #400 Washington, DC 20009 Phone: (202) 332-3320 Fax: (202) 332-3327 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.elpnet.org/JVfellowship.php on 9/14/06.
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Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation Switzer Environmental Fellowship The goal of the Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program is to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate leadership in their field. Awards have been made to students pursuing environmental policy studies, economics, engineering, public health, and law as well as the more traditional sciences of biology, chemistry and physics. Technical knowledge, analytical skills and environmental experience are important components of a successful application, regardless of field of study. Contact: P.O. Box 293 Belfast, Maine 04915 Phone: (207)338-5654 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.switzernetwork.org/fellowship-overview.htm on 9/14/06.
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Chapter 2: Open Space Organizations This section includes foundations, educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations whose central purpose relates to sound growth practices and open space preservation. Organizations have been divided between public and private institutions that deal with issues at a local and national scale.
[PUBLIC] (National)
Department of the Interior The Mission of the Department of the Interior is to protect and provide access to our Nation's natural and cultural heritage and honor our trust responsibilities to Indian Tribes and our commitments to island communities. Interior has established five Departmental goals that encompass the major responsibilities of the Department. These goals provide a framework for the strategic plans of Interior's bureaus. The Departmental goals are as follows: Resource Protection - Protect the Nation's Natural, Cultural, and Heritage Resources Resource Use - Manage Resources to Promote Responsible Use and Sustain a Dynamic Economy Recreation - Provide recreation opportunities for America Serving Communities - Safeguard lives, property and assets, advance scientific knowledge, and improve the quality of life for communities we serve Management Excellence - Manage the Department to be highly skilled, accountable, modern, functionally integrated, citizen-centered and result-oriented Contact: Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington DC 20240 202-208-3100 [email protected] http://www.doi.gov/ Source: Extracted from http://www.doi.gov/secretary/mission.html on 9/12/06
Bureau of Reclamation Established in 1902, the Bureau of Reclamation is best known for the dams, powerplants, and canals it constructed in the 17 western states. These water projects led to homesteading and promoted the economic development of the West. Reclamation has constructed more than 600 dams and reservoirs including Hoover Dam on the Colorado River and Grand Coulee on the Columbia River. Today, we are the largest wholesaler of water in the country. We bring water to more than 31 million people, and provide one out of five Western farmers (140,000) with irrigation water for 10 million acres of farmland that produce 60% of the nation's vegetables and 25% of its fruits and nuts. Reclamation is also the second largest producer of hydroelectric power in the western United States. Our 58 powerplants annually provide more than 40 billion kilowatt hours generating nearly a billion dollars in power revenues and produce enough electricity to serve 6 million homes.
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Contact: William Rinne (Acting) Commissioner Bureau of Reclamation 1849 C Street NW Washington DC 20240-0001 http://www.usbr.gov/ Source: Extracted from http://www.usbr.gov/main/about/ on 9/12/06
US Fish and Wildlife The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's mission is, working with others, to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 1-800-344-WILD http://www.fws.gov/ Source: Extracted from http://www.fws.gov/help/mission.cfm on 9/12/06
National Parks Service Most people know that the National Park Service cares for national parks, a network of nearly 400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across the nation. The treasures in this system – the first of its kind in the world –have been set aside by the American people to preserve, protect, and share, the legacies of this land. People from all around the world visit national parks to experience America's story, marvel at the natural wonders, and have fun. Places like the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty, and Gettysburg are popular destinations, but so too are the hundreds of lesser known yet equally meaningful gems like Rosie the Riveter in California, Boston Harbor Islands in Massachusetts, and Russell Cave in Alabama. The American system of national parks was the first of its kind in the world, and provides a living model for other nations wishing to establish and manage their own protected areas. The park service actively consults with these Nations, sharing what we've learned, and gaining knowlege from the experience of others. Beyond national parks, the National Park Service helps communities across America preserve and enhance important local heritage and close-to-home recreational opportunities. Grants and assistance are offered to register, record and save historic places; create community parks and local recreation facilities; conserve rivers and streams, and develop trails and greenways. Contact: SOUTHEAST REGION (AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, PR, SC, TN, VI) Bill Reynolds (404)562-3182 [email protected] http://www.nps.gov/ Source: Extracted from http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/index.htm on 9/12/06
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Bureau of Land Management The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, administers 262 million surface acres of America's public lands, located primarily in 12 Western States. The BLM sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Contact: Office of Public Affairs 1849 C Street, Room 406-LS Washington, DC 20240 Phone: (202) 452-5125 Fax: (202) 452-5124 http://www.blm.gov/nhp/index.htm Source: Extracted from http://www.blm.gov/nhp/feedback.htm on 9/12/06
US Geological Survey The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life. USGS has become a world leader in the natural sciences thanks to our scientific excellence and responsiveness to society's needs. As the Nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems. The diversity of our scientific expertise enables us to carry out large-scale, multi-disciplinary investigations and provide impartial scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers. Contact: U.S. Geological Survey Headquarters John W. Powell Federal Building 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, Virginia 20192 703-648-5750 http://www.usgs.gov/ Source: Extracted from http://www.usgs.gov/aboutusgs/ on 9/13/06
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Department of Agriculture USDA leads the Federal anti-hunger effort with the Food Stamp, School Lunch, School Breakfast, and the WIC Programs. USDA is the steward of our nation's 192 million acres of national forests and rangelands. USDA is the country's largest conservation agency, encouraging voluntary efforts to protect soil, water, and wildlife on the 70 percent of America's lands that are in private hands. USDA brings housing, modern telecommunications, and safe drinking water to rural America. USDA is responsible for the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products. USDA is a research leader in everything from human nutrition to new crop technologies that allow us to grow more food and fiber using less water and pesticides. USDA helps ensure open markets for U.S. agricultural products and provides food aid to needy people overseas. Contact: U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20250. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome Source: Extracted from http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?navtype=MA&navid=ABOUT _USDA on 9/13/06
Forest Service Established in 1905, the Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands. Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the Forest Service, summed up the mission of the Forest Service— "to provide the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people in the long run." National forests and grasslands encompass 193 million acres of land, which is an area equivalent to the size of Texas. Contact: USDA Forest Service 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, D.C. 20250-0003 (202) 205-8333 http://www.fs.fed.us/ Source: Extracted from http://www.fs.fed.us/aboutus/ on 9/13/06
Natural Resource Conservation Service Since 1935, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (originally called the Soil Conservation Service) has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America's private land owners and managers conserve their soil, water, and other natural resources. NRCS employees provide technical assistance based on sound science and suited to a customer's specific needs. We provide financial assistance for many conservation activities. Participation in our programs is voluntary. Our Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) program provides voluntary conservation technical assistance to land- users, communities, units of state and local government, and other Federal agencies in
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planning and implementing conservation systems. We reach out to all segments of the agricultural community, including underserved and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, to ensure that our programs and services are accessible to everyone. We manage natural resource conservation programs that provide environmental, societal, financial, and technical benefits. Our science and technology activities provide technical expertise in such areas as animal husbandry and clean water, ecological sciences, engineering, resource economics, and social sciences. We provide expertise in soil science and leadership for soil surveys and for the National Resources Inventory, which assesses natural resource conditions and trends in the United States. We provide technical assistance to foreign governments, and participate in international scientific and technical exchanges. Contact: Natural Resources Conservation Service Attn: Conservation Communications Staff P.O. Box 2890 Washington, DC 20013 (NC) USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 4405 Bland Rd., Suite 205 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: 919-873-2100 Fax: 919-873-2156 http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ Source: Extracted from http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/about/ on 9/13/06
[PUBLIC] (North Carolina)
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources The N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is the lead stewardship agency for the preservation and protection of North Carolina's outstanding natural resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health. DENR also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DENR facilities and through the state's school system. Through its natural resource divisions, DENR works to protect fish, wildlife and wilderness areas. The agency's activities range from helping to make sure drinking water is safe to managing state parks and forests for safe and enjoyable outdoor recreation experiences. From A (aquariums on the coast) to Z (the N.C. Zoological Park), DENR touches the lives of all North Carolinians and our guests in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Contact: NCDENR 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC
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27699-1601 919-733-4984 Secretary's Office 919 733-4984 http://www.enr.state.nc.us/ Source: Extracted from http://www.enr.state.nc.us/html/about_denr.html on 9/13/06
• Division of Parks and Recreation The North Carolina State Parks System exists for the enjoyment, education, health and inspiration of all our citizens and visitors. The mission of the state parks system is to conserve and protect representative examples of the natural beauty, ecological features and recreational resources of statewide significance; to provide outdoor recreational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment; and to provide environmental education opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural heritage. Contact: NC DENR Division of Parks and Recreation 1615 MSC, Raleigh, NC 27699 (919) 733-4181 http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ncparks.html Source: Extracted from http://www.enr.state.nc.us/html/about_denr.html on 9/13/06
• Division of Water Quality The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources is the agency responsible for statewide regulatory programs in surface water and aquifer protection. DWQ's mission is to preserve, protect and enhance North Carolina's surface water and groundwater resources through quality monitoring programs, efficient permitting, responsible management, fair and effective enforcement and excellence in public service. The agency, with central offices in Raleigh and seven regional offices located across the state, issues pollution control permits, monitors permit compliance, evaluates environmental quality and carries out enforcement actions for violations of environmental regulations. The division, composed of six sections (Surface Water Protection, Aquifer Protection , Construction Grants & Loans, Laboratory, Planning and Environmental Sciences) administers the policies and rules established by the state's Environmental Management Commission. These policies and rules are designed to support the division in it's resource protection, management and regulatory efforts Contact: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 (919)733-7015 http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/
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• Division of Water Resources The Division administers programs for river basin management, water supply assistance, water conservation, and water resources development. The Division conducts special studies on instream flow needs and serves as the State liaison with federal agencies on major water resources related projects. The Division also administers two environmental education outreach programs, Stream Watch and Project WET. DWR has recently restructured its organization, elevating the Ground Water Branch to the Ground Water Management Section. Contact: NC Division of Water Resources DENR 1611 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1611 Phone: (919)733-4064 Fax: (919)733-3558 http://www.ncwater.org/ Source: Extracted from http://www.ncwater.org/About_DWR/ on 9/13/06.
• Division of Land Resources The mission of the Division of Land Resources is to promote the wise use and protection of North Carolina's land and geologic resources through scientific investigations and maps of the NC Geological Survey, and through the mining, dam safety, and sedimentation control programs of the division's Land Quality Section. Public education in the earth sciences, and technical assistance in our regulatory programs, are essential elements of our mission. Contact: North Carolina Division of Land Resources 1612 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1612 919-733-3833 http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us/ Source: Extracted from http://www.dlr.enr.state.nc.us/pages/landmission.html on 9/13/06
• Wildlife Resources Divisions Since its inception in 1947, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) has been dedicated to the wise-use, conservation, and management of the state's fish and wildlife resources. Our policies and programs are based on scientifically sound resource management, assessment and monitoring, applied research, and public input.The WRC consists of wildlife and fisheries biologists, wildlife enforcement officers, educators, engineers and administrative staff in nine districts across the state. Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, boating or are just
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interested in Tarheel wildlife, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is here to enrich your outdoor experiences. Contact: NCSU Centennial Campus 1751 Varsity Drive Raleigh, NC 27606 919-707-0010 http://www.ncwildlife.org/ Source: Extracted from http://www.ncwildlife.org/fs_index_commission.htm on 9/13/06
• Natural Heritage Program The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program is a part of the Office of Conservation and Community Affairs within the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The program inventories, catalogues, and supports conservation of the rarest and the most outstanding elements of the natural diversity of our state. These elements of natural diversity include those plants and animals which are so rare or the natural communities which are so significant that they merit special consideration as land-use decisions are made. The Natural Heritage Program follows methodology developed by The Nature Conservancy and shared by the Natural Heritage Network and NatureServe. By consolidating information about hundreds of rare species and natural communities, the program is able to ensure that the public is able to get the information that is needed, to weigh the ecological significance of various sites, and to evaluate the likelihood and nature of ecological impacts. This information supports informed evaluations of the trade-offs associated with biological diversity and development projects before plans have been finalized. Finally, this information facilitates the establishment of priorities for the protection of North Carolina's most significant natural areas. Contact: The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 http://www.ncnhp.org/ Source: Extracted from http://www.ncnhp.org/Pages/mission.html on 9/13/06
• NC Division of Soil & Water Conservation The Division of Soil and Water Conservation cooperates with federal agency and local partners to administer a comprehensive statewide program to protect and conserve the state's soil and water resources. The Division serves as staff for the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission to help deliver conservation programs at the local level. The Division provides leadership and assistance to the state's 96 local Soil and Water Conservation Districts and their state association in locally-led conservation by providing financial, technical and educational assistance to districts, landowners, agricultural producers and the general
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public. The Division delivers programs in nonpoint source pollution management, cost share for agricultural best management practices, technical and engineering assistance, soil surveys, conservation easements, and environmental and conservation education. Contact: 1614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1614 919-733-2302 Fax: 919-715-3559 http://www.enr.state.nc.us/dswc/ Source: Extracted from http://www.enr.state.nc.us/dswc/pages/mission.html on 9/13/06
NC Department of Agriculture The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services provides information through one-on-one consultation to solve problems to boost production. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services provides educational activities to raise the understanding and importance of agriculture, laws, standards and best practices. In addition the department provides materials to schools and the "Ag in the Classroom" program. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services brings hay sellers and buyers together. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services disseminates an extensive amount of information that helps farmers with production decisions, sales and increased income. This information helps in the decision of when to sell products, increase awareness of products available from North Carolina producers, and the appreciation for preserving threatened and endangered plant species. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services provides information that allows producers to increase production. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services provides services to increase demand of North Carolina products through awareness efforts world wide, manages research farms, distribute all USDA food to recipient agencies, and manages the state fair. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services publishes a large amount of information on its web site. Without the support of these people, maintaining the information on this server would not be possible. Contact: North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services 2 West Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 (Directions) 1001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1001 Phone: (919) 733-7125 http://www.ncagr.com/ Source: Extracted from http://www.ncagr.com/otherser.htm on 9/13/06
NC Cooperative Extension Service North Carolina Cooperative Extension centers -- located in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation -- are community resources, serving as the front door to the vast knowledge base of N.C. State and N.C. A&T State universities. Cooperative Extension helps build quality communities by training adult and youth volunteers to become
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community leaders, providing educational programs to stimulate community economic development, working in partnership with other agencies to help citizens prepare for and recover from disasters -- and more. North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation. Contact: [Mecklenburg County] Jim Monroe Commercial Horticulture Agent/County Extension Director [email protected] (704-336-4006) http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/ Source: Extracted from http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=about on 9/13/06
(North Carolina: County and City)
Parks and Recreation Departments North Carolina Organized Clearing House for County and City Parks and Recreation Departments This is a listing service. If your County is not listed, you may call their office directly by accessing a phone directory. http://www.ncgov.com/asp/subpages/mult_org.asp?a=887 Source: Extracted from http://www.ncgov.com/asp/subpages/mult_org.asp?a=887 on 9/13/06
Lake Norman Marine Commission The Lake Norman Marine Commission (LNMC) consists of 5 members appointed by the Counties bordering Lake Norman—Catawba, Iredell, Lincoln and Mecklenburg. As defined by the North Carolina 1969 State Statute, the LNMC is responsible for taking appropriate responsibility for Lake Norman and its shoreline area for all matters relating to or affecting public recreation and water safety. As part of these duties the LNMC maintains a Navigational Marker System, encourages and promotes Boater Education, works with Duke Power on lake development as part of their FERC license requirements, developed and manages a long range Aquatic Plant Management Plan for Hydrilla and works with county, town and state government agencies as well as other organizations and the public in addressing important lake issues. Contact: Lake Norman Marine Commission P.O. Box 2454 Cornelius, NC 28031 (704) 564-6333 Fax.: (704) 973-9530 [email protected] http://www.lnmc.org/ Source: Extracted from http://www.lnmc.org/ on 9/13/06
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Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission The Mountain Island Lake Marine Commission was established through a Joint Resolution of Gaston, Lincoln, and Mecklenburg Counties consistent with enabling legislation approved by the state in 1997. The Commission’s authority includes all matters relating to or affecting the use of Mountain Island Lake and its shoreline to 1,000 feet from the full pond level of 648 feet above sea level. The Commission’s authority, however, is subject to all supervening provisions of law and may not conflict with or supersede provisions of general or special acts or regulations of State or other higher government agencies promulgated under the authority of general law. The Commission strives to preserve and protect property, to preserve and protect wildlife, and to protect and promote public safety for matters relating to, or affecting the use of, Mountain Island Lake in the best interest of all the citizens and property owners in all three counties. The commission will consider all matters in accordance with this purpose. Contact: Jerry Campbell (Chairman) 1928 Wexford Court Gastonia, NC 28054 H: (704) 861-9055 B: (704) 853-0705 Ext. 104 C: (704) 616-8518 F: (704) 940-3172 E-mail: [email protected] Source: Extracted from http://www.ncgov.com/asp/subpages/mult_org.asp?a=887 on 9/13/06
(South Carolina)
SC Department of Natural Resources Contact: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Phone Numbers Rembert C. Dennis Building 1000 Assembly Street Columbia, SC 29201 http://www.dnr.sc.gov/ Source: Extracted from http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/ on 9/13/06
SC Department of Natural Resources Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy Through a unique partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has been charged with writing a Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy for the citizens of South Carolina. This project is funded by the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) program, a federal grant that will help biologists and citizens protect and manage species and habitats of special concern. Contact: Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy SC Department of Natural Resources
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1000 Assembly Street Columbia, SC 29202 - Phone Number (803) 734-9100 Source: Extracted from http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/cwcs/index.html on 9/13/06 http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/cwcs/index.html
SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism South Carolina is blessed with an abundance of natural and man-made gifts – historic cities that attract visitors from all over the world, pristine beaches that stretch for hundreds of miles, small towns that offer a unique glimpse into days gone by, black water rivers for a peaceful day of kayaking or canoeing and spectacular golf courses that wow the avid amateur and challenge the best touring pros. Those gifts and more helped fuel a seasonal business called tourism and turned it into a powerhouse that now ranks as the state’s number one industry. Created in 1967, legislators assigned the agency three very specific tasks: To help foster and promote the state’s emerging tourism industry; To protect and promote South Carolina state parks; and To help communities plan and develop recreational opportunities for local residents. Contact: SC Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism 1205 Pendleton St Columbia, SC 29201 http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/ Source: Extracted from http://www.scprt.com/about-scprt/missionmessage.aspx on 9/13/06
SC Department of Agriculture Our mission is to promote and nurture the growth and development of South Carolina's agriculture industry and its related businesses while assuring the safety and security of the buying public. Our shared vision is for the state economy to grow and prosper providing everyone, producers and consumers, opportunities to enjoy the fruits of agriculture. Contact: SC Department of Agriculture P.O. Box 11280 1200 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 734-2210 Source: Extracted from http://www.state.sc.us/scda/ on 9/13/06
SC Cooperative Extension Service South Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at South Carolina’s two land-grant institutions, Clemson University and South Carolina State University, in all 46 counties, and at the five Research & Education Centers. Contact:
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103 Barre Hall Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634-0110 (864) 656-3382 Fax: (864) 656-5819 mailto:[email protected] http://www.clemson.edu/extension/ Source: Extracted from http://www.clemson.edu/extension/ on 9/13/06
Soil & Water Conservation Districts All South Carolina county listings: http://www.dnr.state.sc.us/conservation/
Lake Wylie Marine Commission Source: Extracted from http://www.ncgov.com/asp/subpages/mult_org.asp?a=887 on 9/13/06
[PRIVATE]
Land Trust Alliance The Land Trust Alliance promotes voluntary private land conservation to benefit communities and natural systems. Their goals include dramatically expanding the pace of land conservation (though tax incentives), building strong land trusts, defending the permanence of conservation easements, and ensuring that the work of land trusts is as strategically directed as possible. They are the national convener, strategist and representative of more than 1,500 land trusts across America. Contact: 1331 H Street NW, Suite 400 Washington DC 20005-4734 [email protected] 202-638-4725 www.lta.org Source: Extracted from www.lta.org, website on 09/13/06.
American Farmland Trust American Farmland envisions a well-managed, protected farm and ranch land that provides open space, clean water, healthy food, wildlife habitat and a renewed connectedness between the farm community and the rest of America. AFT utilizes our national experience to help communities implement effective solutions to keep farming and ranching viable, limiting the impacts of new development and strategically protect the best farmland. Contact: 1200 18th Street, NW Suite 800
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Washington, DC 20036 (202) 331-7300 www.farmland.org Source: Extracted from www.farmland.org, website on 09/13/06.
The Nature Conservancy The mission of The Nature Conservatory is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. Founded in 1951, they work in all 50 states and in more than 30 countries. With over a million members and supporters, The Nature Conservatory has protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of river around the world. Contact: Worldwide Office The Nature Conservancy 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22203-1606
North Carolina Field Office One University Place, Suite 290 4705 University Dr. Durham, NC 27707 (919) 403-8558 [email protected]
South Carolina Field Office P.O. Box 5475 Columbia, SC 29250 (803) 254-9049 [email protected] Source: Extracted from www.nature.org, website on 09/13/06.
The Trust for Public Land The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit, land conservation organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come. Since 1972, TPL has worked with willing landowners, community groups, and national, state, and local agencies to complete more than 3,000 land conservation projects in 46 states, protecting more than 2 million acres. Since 1994, TPL has helped states and communities craft and pass almost 300 ballot measures, generating over $19 billion in new conservation-related funding. Contact: TPL National Office 116 New Montgomery St., 4th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 495-4014 FAX (415) 495-4103
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1-800-714-LAND [email protected]
Charlotte Office 1200 E. Morehead Street, Suite 290 Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 376-1839 FAX (704) 376-6898 www.tpl.org Source: Extraced from www.tpl.org, website on 09/13/06.
The Conservation Fund The Conservation Fund is the nation’s foremost environmental nonprofit dedicated to protecting America’s most important landscapes and waterways. Through its partnership- driven approach, the Fund works across all 50 states to preserve each region's unique natural resources, cultural heritage and historic places. Committed to effectiveness, efficiency and environmental and economic balance, the Fund is pioneering a new environmentalism that is results-oriented and sustainable, agile and inclusive, and one that inspires future generations. Contact: National Office 1655 N. Fort Myer Drive Suite 1300 Arlington, Virginia 22209-2156 Phone: 703-525-6300 Fax: 703-525-4610 [email protected]
North Carolina Office P.O. Box 271 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Phone: (919) 967-2223 Fax: (919) 967-9702 www.conservationfund.org Source: Extracted from www.conservationfund.org, website on 09/13/06.
Conservation Trust for North Carolina The Conservation Trust for North Carolina is a non-profit statewide conservation organization. Our mission is to protect our state’s land and water through statewide conservation and cooperative work with land trusts to preserve our natural resources as a legacy for future generations. The Conservation Trust works directly with landowners,
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local land trusts, and government agencies to protect land and water resources most important to local communities throughout the state. Contact: 1028 Washington Street Raleigh, NC 27605 Phone: (919) 828-4199 Fax: (919) 828-4508 www.ctnc.org Source: Extracted from www.ctnc.org, website on 09/13/06.
Palmetto Conservation Foundation The mission of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation is to conserve South Carolina's natural and cultural resources, preserve historic buildings and landmarks, and promote outdoor recreation with trails and greenways. Since 1989, the Palmetto Conservation Foundation, its members and supporters have brought a research-based, non-adversarial approach to conservation, preservation, and recreation issues in South Carolina. Contact: 1314 Lincoln St., Suite 305 Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 771-0870 Fax: (803) 771-0590 http://palmettoconservation.org/ Source: Extracted from palmettoconservation.org website on 09/13/06.
Catawba Lands Conservancy Catawba Lands Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust that permanently protects land, water and wildlife habitat to enhance your quality of life in North Carolina's Southern Piedmont and Lower Catawba River Basin. It focuses on land that protects ecological diversity, water quality, and open space. Many of our properties possess all three of these traits, and each is valuable to the property itself while providing a public benefit for the entire Charlotte region. Contact: 105 West Morehead Street, Suite B Charlotte, NC 28202 Telephone: (704) 342-3330 Fax: (704) 342-3340 [email protected] http://www.catawbalands.org/ Source: Extracted from www.catawbalands.org website on 09/13/06.
LandTrust for Central North Carolina LandTrust operates in a ten - county region - Anson, Cabarrus, Davidson, Davie, Iredell, Montgomery, Randolph, Richmond, Rowan and Stanly. They believe that we must leave a legacy for future generations. They have come together to offer reasonable, attractive options to landowners who want to save their lands for future generations to enjoy.
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LandTrust’s mission is to work thoughtfully and selectively with property owners to preserve our lands, our vistas and the essential nature of our region. Contact: Salisbury Office 215 Depot Street PO Box 4284 Salisbury, NC 28145
Uwharrie Office 21 S. Fayetteville Street Asheboro, NC 27203
Phone: (704) 647-0302. http://www.landtrustcnc.org/ Source: Extracted from www.landtrustcnc.org website on 09/13/06.
Nation Ford Land Trust Nation Ford Land Trust is dedicated to the preservation of open spaces, natural beauty, and the scenic heritage of the York County, South Carolina area. Preserving these qualities will ensure that as our home grows, it retains the qualities that have made it a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. Contact: 210 Tom Hall Street P.O. Box 431 Fort Mill, SC 28716 Phone: (803) 547-8140 Fax: (803) 547-2852 [email protected] http://www.nationfordlandtrust.org/ Source: Extracted from www.nationfordlandtrust.org website on 09/13/06.
Katawba Valley Land Trust With the rapid growth occurring in the Catawba River Valley in South Carolina, many are becoming concerned about preserving the remaining natural areas, historic and archaeological resources, farmland, and scenic vistas before they are lost to urban sprawl. The Land Trust is one way that volunteers can work together to protect and conserve our heritage through voluntary action, working directly with land owners. As a private organization, the Trust has no regulatory authority. Contact: P. O. Box 1776 Lancaster, S. C. 29721-1776 Phone: (803) 285-9455 [email protected] http://www.kvlt.org/ Source: Extracted from www.kvlt.org website on 09/13/06.
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Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina The Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina, a regional land trust, is dedicated to working cooperatively with landowners and public and private conservation partners to preserve and protect important natural areas and open spaces of the Blue Ridge Foothills region, including watersheds, environmentally significant habitats, forests and farmland, for this and future generations. The Conservancy, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, serves eight counties: Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, McDowell and Rutherford. Contact: PO Box 3023 Morganton, NC 28680 Phone: 828-437-9930 Fax: 828-437-9912 [email protected] http://www.foothillsconservancy.org/ Source: Extracted from www.foothillsconservancy.org website on 09/13/06.
Yadkin Pee Dee Lakes Project In 1994, The Yadkin-Pee Dee Lakes Project was formally incorporated as a private, non- profit organization to implement the plan. Since then, the Project has been actively involved in working with public and private interests in finding ways for the region to grow its economy while preserving its natural and cultural assets. The purpose of The Yadkin-Pee Dee Lakes Project is to serve as a clearinghouse for information on sustainable economic development, support regional projects, garner public support for and understanding of long-term, regional planning, and to coordinate local, county, and regional efforts. Contact: P.O. Box 159 Star, NC 27356 Phone: 910-428-9001 Fax: 910-428-1001 [email protected] http://centralparknc.org/ Source: Extracted from centralparknc.org website on 09/13/06.
Anne Springs Close Greenway http://www.leroysprings.com/Greenway.html
Broad River Greenway http://www.broadrivergreenway.com/
Catawba-Wateree Relicensing Coalition CWRC is a two state (North and South Carolina) grassroots coalition whose mission is to give an independent voice to the relicensing effort and facilitate a relicensing process to protect, enhance, and restore the natural, cultural, recreational and economic resources of the Catawba-Wateree River basin through the education of the general public, advocacy
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Chapter 2: Open Space Publications
This section includes electronic reference to non-fiction books, journals and magazines discussing environmentalism, sustainability, or case study analysis.
Publications Available through American Farmland Trust (Includes Free Information for download) http://www.farmland.org/resources/publications/default.asp To order any of the below publications, click here for our secure online order form. You may also call 800-370-4879 to order, or download an order form, fill it in and fax to 413-586-9332 or send by mail to AFT, 1 Short Street, Suite 2, Northampton, MA 01060. For more information, contact [email protected].
• Cost of Community Services Studies: Making the Case for Conservation Saving land saves money. More than 80 Cost of Community Services (COCS) studies conducted nationwide by AFT and others show that privately owned farm, forest and ranch lands generate more in local revenues than they require in services. AFT developed the COCS methodology to measure the net fiscal contribution of different land uses, including working farm and ranch lands. With a COCS study, citizens and community leaders can make more informed land use decisions. Making the Case for Conservation evaluates the COCS approach, shares lessons from AFT's experience and can help you decide whether a COCS study would be useful to your community. 2002, 78 pages.
• Your Land is Your Legacy Jeremiah P. Cosgrove and Julia Freedgood Third Edition, Revised and Updated Have you ever wondered how to protect your land and, at the same time, ensure your financial well-being? Your Land is Your Legacy answers all your estate planning questions and incorporates tax changes from the 2001 Tax Relief Reconciliation Act. Written especially for farmers and ranchers to share with their advisors, this book guides readers through the maze of estate planning options and pitfalls. It includes examples and worksheets, and addresses the variety of strategies to keep land available for the next generation of farmers. 2002, 58 pages.
• Saving American Farmland: What Works AFT's comprehensive guidebook, Saving American Farmland, examines tools and strategies that people use to protect farmland and includes case studies of successful programs in California, Maryland and Washington. The final chapter offers lessons communities can learn from these farmland protection pioneers and outlines the steps involved in creating a farmland protection program. 1997, 334 pages.
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• Forging New Protections: Purchasing Development Rights to Save Farmland Farmland protection programs start with a good idea, but how do they become reality? This report documents how farmers and other citizens in Peninsula Township, Michigan, designed and built support for a purchase of agricultural conservation easement program. Includes information on PACE, details on the design of Peninsula Township's program and sample documents. An excellent resource for any community or state considering a PACE program. 1996, 80 pages.
AFT's Farmland Information Center, a clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship, has produced a variety of fact sheets about farmland protection techniques.
• Agricultural Conservation Easements (PDF) • Agricultural District Programs (PDF) • Agricultural Economic Development (PDF) • Agricultural Protection Zoning (PDF) • Cost of Community Services Studies (PDF) • Differential Assessment and Circuit Breaker Tax Programs (PDF) • Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (PDF) • Farm Transfer and Estate Planning (PDF) • Farmland Protection Policy Act (PDF) • Farmland Protection Toolbox (PDF) • Glossary (PDF) • Growth Management Laws (PDF) • Installment Purchase Agreements (PDF) • Land Evaluation and Site Assessment (PDF) • Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements (PDF) • Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements: Sources of Funding (PDF) • Status of Local PACE Programs (PDF) • Status of State PACE Programs (PDF) • Right-to-Farm Laws (PDF) • Transfer of Development Rights (PDF) • Why Save Farmland? (PDF) • Why Save Farmland? color brochure (PDF)
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Publications Available through American Planning Association http://www.planning.org/bookservice/ Planners Book Service is the Internet's best source for books, reports, audio and video tapes, computer software, and curricula on planning and related subjects. You can locate and purchase all Planners Press titles, Planning Advisory Service reports, audio and video training packages, and hundreds of resale titles on this site. Order a Free Planners Book Service catalog Planners Book Service 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60603 312-786-6344 (phone) 312-431-9985 (fax) http://www.planning.org/
Publications Available through NC Institute of Government (IOG) (Includes Free Information for download) Main Publications Page http://www.sogpubs.unc.edu/ This site provides publications through the IOG website. For each publication of interest, click on the title to determine if a fee is applicable or is provided for free download. Publication Categories relevant to Seminar Two include but are not limited to: • Conservation http://www.sogpubs.unc.edu/books.php?cat=49 • Environmental Law http://www.sogpubs.unc.edu/books.php?cat=44 • Nonprofits and Local Government http://www.sogpubs.unc.edu/books.php?cat=54 • Planning and Zoning Law Bulletin http://www.sogpubs.unc.edu/books.php?cat=31 • State Government http://www.sogpubs.unc.edu/books.php?cat=22
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Regional Growth & Open Space Survey Preliminary Results
UNC Charlotte Urban Institute September 22, 2006 Regional Growth & Open Space Survey Preliminary Results
This report presents preliminary results from a regional opinion survey conducted by the UNC Charlotte Urban Institute in the summer of 2006.
Survey purpose, design and methodology. The survey was conducted as part of a three-year program funded by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to provide journalists in the region with resources and a forum for exploring issues of growth and open space. It was designed to gather public opinion on those issues from the fourteen- county, two-state region in and surrounding Charlotte, North Carolina. The counties surveyed included Anson, Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan, Stanly, and Union counties in North Carolina, and Chester, Lancaster, and York counties in South Carolina. Questions included in the survey addressed respondents’ opinions about life in their county or the region in general, about growth and open space issues, and about civic dialogue and media coverage on those issues. Demographic questions were also asked to allow analysis of variation in response by demographic characteristics. The majority of the questions were closed-ended questions, meaning respondents were asked to select the answer that best fit their opinion from a pre-determined set of choices. For instance, respondents were asked to rate something on a scale of 1 to 5, or were asked to indicate whether they “agreed, disagreed,” or were “neutral” regarding a statement read to them. A few of the questions were “open-ended”, meaning the respondent was not given answer choices to select from but was asked to use their own words to answer a question. The survey was conducted from May through August, 2006, via telephone interviews from a stratified random sample of households with residential telephone listings. The random sample was stratified by county to achieve an acceptable margin of error for both region-wide results and individual county results. Mecklenburg County, the most populous county in the region, made up 844 of the final respondents, while the remaining counties each made up a minimum of 230 respondents. Quotas were also established for respondents’ age and gender to provide a final respondent sample that was demographically representative of the regional population. A total of 3,874 survey interviews were completed.
Survey results. The preliminary results from the survey are presented with this report as fifteen sets of data tables, one for the region-wide results, and one for each of the fourteen counties. Each set of data contains all questions asked in the survey (including demographic questions), and the tabulated responses for each question. Both the actual number of responses received and the percent of total responses (i.e., the frequency distribution) are presented for each question. The questions and their results are presented in the order in which they were asked in the survey. In this preliminary results report, the data tables are presented without cross-tabulations between questions, and without analysis or comparison to prior regional survey results for the same questions (where applicable.) The Institute anticipates releasing the full report containing final survey results, including cross-tabulations, analysis and comparison by the end of October, 2006.
UNC Charlotte Urban Institute September 22, 2006
Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
% 1. Which county do you live in? Anson 6.0 Cabarrus 5.9 Catawba 6.2 Chester 5.9 Cleveland 6.0 Gaston 6.0 Iredell 6.0 Lancaster 6.0 Lincoln 5.9 Mecklenburg 21.8 Rowan 5.9 Stanly 5.9 Union 6.1 York 6.3 99.9 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 1 Charlotte 18.1 2 Huntersville 1.6 3 Pineville 0.3 4 Waxhaw 1.2 5 Mathews 1.2 6 Mint Hill 0.3 7 Indian Trail 1.0 8 Cornelius 0.8 9 Concord 3.4 10 Davidson 0.4 11 Mooresville 2.9 12 Mount Holly 0.4 13 Weddington 0.4 14 Gastonia 2.7 15 Monroe 1.9 16 Harrisburg 0.8 17 Kannapolis 2.0 18 China Grove 0.4 19 Mount Pleasant 0.2 20 Mineral Springs 0.2 21 Marshville 0.4 22 Stallings 0.2 23 Hemby Bridge 0.1 24 Lake Park 0.0 25 Wingate 0.2 26 Unionville 0.1 27 Rockwell 0.5 28 Wesley Chapel 0.0 30 Midland 0.1 31 Marvin 0.1 32 Polkton 0.8 33 Salisbury 3.3 34 Cooleemee 0.1 35 East Spencer 0.1 36 Statesville 2.3
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% 37 Mount Ulla 0.1 38 Spencer 0.1 39 Cleveland 0.3 40 Landis 0.2 41 Dallas 0.4 42 Belmont 0.9 43 Hamptonville 0.0 44 Wilkesboro 0.0 45 Troutman 0.3 46 Lowesville 0.1 47 Cherryville 0.5 48 Stanley 0.4 49 Ranlo 0.0 50 Lowell 0.1 51 Bessemer City 0.4 52 Harmony 0.2 53 Granite Quarry 0.1 54 Gold Hill 0.1 55 Woodleaf 0.1 56 Faith 0.0 57 Lawndale 0.4 58 Kings Mountain 1.4 59 Stanfield 0.3 60 Albemarle 2.8 61 Vale 0.4 62 Newton 0.9 63 Shelby 3.2 64 Conover 0.9 65 Locust 0.6 66 New London 0.3 67 Hickory 2.6 68 Oakboro 0.6 69 Kingstown 0.1 70 Catawba 0.4 71 Claremont 0.3 72 Maiden 0.8 73 Red Cross 0.1 74 Gaffney 0.1 75 Richfield 0.2 76 Taylorsville 0.0 77 Long View 0.1 78 Boiling Springs 0.3 79 Mooresboro 0.1 80 Polkville 0.2 81 Norwood 0.8 82 Terrell 0.0 83 Casar 0.1 84 Fallston 0.2 85 Badin 0.2 86 Brookford 0.0 87 Lincolnton 3.1 88 Sherrills Ford 0.2 89 Iron Station 0.6
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% 90 Fort Mill 1.3 91 Denver 1.3 92 Lake Wylie 0.2 93 Wadesboro 2.9 94 Lilesville 0.7 95 Rock Hill 3.5 96 Westport 0.2 100 Morven 0.6 101 York 0.6 102 Tega Cay 0.2 103 Ansonville 0.3 104 Clover 0.6 105 Peachland 0.4 106 Hickory Grove 0.1 107 Pumpkin Center 0.1 108 Sharon 0.1 109 McConnells 0.1 110 Crouse 0.1 111 Waco 0.1 112 Grover 0.1 113 Olin 0.1 114 Union Grove 0.1 115 Rockingham 0.1 116 McFarlan 0.1 117 Springwood 0.0 118 Chester 2.9 119 Lancaster 4.7 120 Lowrys 0.1 121 Kershaw 0.7 122 Great Falls 1.1 123 Fort Lawn 0.6 124 Richburg 0.5 125 Heath Springs 0.2 126 Leeds 0.0 127 Edgemoor 0.2 128 Blackstock 0.2 129 Van Wyck 0.0 130 Eureka Mill 0.0 131 Jefferson 0.1 132 Patterson Springs 0.0 133 High Shoals 0.0 134 Southpoint Township 0.0 135 Boger City 0.0 136 Stony Point 0.0 137 Indian Land 0.1 138 Cramerton 0.0 139 Lockhart 0.0 No response 0.2 100.6 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 3.4 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 5.4
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% 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 20.0 4. Somewhat satisfied 36.0 5. Very satisfied 34.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0.3 99.9 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 6.1 2. Fair 9.1 3. Average 22.5 4. Good 35.7 5. Excellent 23.5 6. Don't know 3.1 7. No response 0.0 100.0 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 19.7 2. Fair 20.2 3. Average 26.5 4. Good 19.0 5. Excellent 7.8 6. Don't know 6.9 7. No response 0.0 100.1 c. Parks and open space 1. Poor 6.7 2. Fair 11.9 3. Average 25.3 4. Good 33.6 5. Excellent 20.4 6. Don't know 2.0 7. No response 0.1 100.0 d. Cultural and arts activities 1. Poor 13.0 2. Fair 17.8 3. Average 29.5 4. Good 22.5 5. Excellent 10.2 6. Don't know 7.0 7. No response 0.0 100.0 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 8.9 2. Fair 12.7 3. Average 26.2 4. Good 26.6 5. Excellent 13.8 6. Don't know 11.6 7. No response 0.1 99.9 f. Services for senior citizens
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% 1. Poor 5.6 2. Fair 10.3 3. Average 24.2 4. Good 25.2 5. Excellent 11.7 6. Don't know 22.9 7. No response 0.0 99.9 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 10.3 2. Fair 14.0 3. Average 23.2 4. Good 27.9 5. Excellent 24.0 6. Don't know 0.6 7. No response 0.0 100.0 h. Air quality 1. Poor 4.3 2. Fair 9.6 3. Average 24.7 4. Good 38.9 5. Excellent 21.0 6. Don't know 1.4 7. No response 0.1 100.0 i. Water quality 1. Poor 6.0 2. Fair 8.1 3. Average 20.8 4. Good 35.8 5. Excellent 24.7 6. Don't know 4.6 7. No response 0.1 100.1 j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 6.1 2. Fair 8.2 3. Average 20.0 4. Good 35.5 5. Excellent 27.6 6. Don't know 2.5 7. No response 0.1 100.0 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 4.5 2. Fair 6.5 3. Average 18.1 4. Good 35.9 5. Excellent 30.6 6. Don't know 4.3 7. No response 0.1 100.0
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% l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 7.6 2. Fair 12.1 3. Average 24.8 4. Good 31.6 5. Excellent 17.6 6. Don't know 6.2 7. No response 0.1 100.0 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 8.5 2. Fair 12.6 3. Average 31.7 4. Good 33.5 5. Excellent 12.7 6. Don't know 1.0 7. No response 0.0 100.0 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 17.9 2. Fair 19.4 3. Average 26.4 4. Good 20.6 5. Excellent 15.3 6. Don't know 0.5 7. No response 0.0 100.1 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only) Education 17.9 4 Improve public education (general) 16 Safer schools 18 Hire qualified people in public education/higher quality of teachers 20 School overcrowding 36 Improve the quality of the education/curriculum 39 The public school system needs better administrators/management 47 Better management of school budget 50 Give public schools/teachers more control over education 52 School board needs to listen more to the parents 56 Desegregate schools 61 Improving the "after-high school education" system 64 Increase education budgets/more funding for schools 70 Continue education (non-specific) 80 Have school assignment based upon cultural background 81 Less government involvement in public schools 84 Adjust SAT criteria to make getting into college less hassle 85 Lack of discipline within the school system 94 More/better educational opportunities for everyone 96 Reduce crime/violence in schools 105 Pass school bonds to help fund schools 106 Need to change the school choice policy 116 Equitable schools. Make sure the budget is dispersed evenly among all of the schools 118 Smaller teacher to student ratio
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% 120 Improve the test scores in public schools 121 Update school board policies 122 Privatize schools 132 Improve school dropout rates 141 Divide the school district into a smaller number of schools 143 More college prep classes in CMS 148 Address the dissension between the school board and the community 156 Provide more books, computers and other equipment to schools 162 Increase salary for teachers 171 Too much negative news about the schools in the media 175 More consistent test scores 182 Format of entire board of education needs to change (too many in charge) 195 Accessibility to educational means so that parents can better help the children with homework 204 Prepare for school growth 206 Need a new Board of Education that can get along with each other & know the needs of the county 201 School Board is bad/poor/Get rid of school board 215 Lengthen school hours 216 Better location of schools 224 Eliminate end-of-grade testing and focus on needs of students 235 Build more schools 249 Need more higher education opportunities such as satellite campuses 251 After school programs for students of all ages 260 Cost of higher education needs to be more affordable 284 Need new leadership for the entire school system 288 Improve schools through better county re-districting 294 Better upkeep of schools 315 Make education available for more people not just for people who can afford it 317 Need more vocational schools 370 Schools need to be closer to decrease time on bus 371 More after-school programs 378 Something with the school merger needs to be resolved 381 Better quality of education for young ages 390 More opportunities for continuing education 401 Create developmentally-challenged programs & schools. (She has to drive 30 minutes just to take her son to a special pre-school) 406 Improve end-of-grade test scores 421 Need better school transportation. 442 Keeping schools current by providing updated textbooks 443 Better resources for children: more hands on educational programs 452 Need more opps for high schools students w/in public school system (job training, job 455 Hire more teachers 473 Improve adult literacy 483 Need better school board 497 Need better higher education system 500 Continued support of the educational system as a county. 515 High school students need more opps for scholarships 518 County needs more technical training opportunities (education) 519 Need more magnet schools added 533 More educational programs for youth 14-17 years old Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 9.9 6 Repair roads 8 Improve traffic/congestion 15 Widen the roads
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% 30 Build more roads 58 Repair the roads in the inner city 90 Reconfigure traffic lights 92 More commuting to reduce traffic congestion 104 More pedestrian-friendly roads 111 Too much road construction that increases congestion 154 Need more traffic lights 160 Increase budget for roads/transportation 174 Widen 485 near I-77 167 Complete the construction of 485 180 Better forecast the progress of new roads 196 Better planning for roads & construction 202 Improve road conditions 228 Need more beltways like Raleigh to improve traffic 238 Bypass around Monroe 253 Need to expand I85 in Cabarrus County 268 Widen Highway 74 to improve traffic congestion 298 Improve interstates to reduce traffic congestion 321 Widening of Barley School Road 325 Repair the roads around Lake Norman 326 Improve Williamson Rd. 328 Better road system on the west side of Mooresville 330 Improve Darwley School Road and Highway 150 337 Need to have better road systems through Hickory 344 Finish road work 365 Better roads with higher speed limits 398 Build more interstates 450 Need highway extension from Norwwood to Charlotte 456 Need to stop building highways 467 Need to stop building roads because they are a waste of tax dollars. 478 Pave all roads in county 486 Bypass is needed for traffic control 502 Need to hurry up and finish Highway 70. 541 Need bypass for Shelby Other Infrastructure 1.0 75 Improve infrastructure 197 The public water companies need to be extended to all over county 217 Build sidewalks for elderly in the motor chairs 237 Getting water & sewer to rural areas 239 Improve water pressure, we don't have any 266 Improve high tech equipment to improve growth 283 There should be continuous availability of water. 312 Improve sewer system in town/county 323 Need more water and sewer treatment plants 369 Sewage is backed up and needs to be fixed 377 Everyone in Charlotte is moving to the eastern part of the county there is not enough infrastructure to handle the influx. 507 Better telephone system Growth and Development 8.3 1 Keep up with/manage growth 10 Control development/limit growth 13 Stop annexing counties 28 Developer control over zoning
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% 32 Growth (general) 46 Need to space out new developments more 53 Better land use planning 62 More control of overpopulation in city/county. Control population growth 89 New housing development to accommodate growing population 103 Better long range planning for development 112 Building too many business parks that stay empty 138 Limit building of new housing developments 140 Control urban sprawl 177 Continued growth (non-specific) 181 Quality of growth 184 Need someone to monitor growth rate in county 210 All the building in the community is effecting the quality of life in Concord 211 Use zoning to control growth 213 Growth consistent with infrastructure development 223 More/better control over new residential developments 241 Don't need to tear down as many buildings as they do 242 County growing too fast 247 Population is growing and more businesses/development are needed 252 Stop building the structures in uptown 267 Need to level the development in the county and start over 273 Renewal project for Cannon Blvd. in Kannapolis 276 Reduce the number of houses allowed per acre 277 Planned city expansion 280 Need a land use plan for county 286 Better home construction (stricter codes) 290 Increase the minimum lot sizes. 304 Equal amount of development around the county 327 People need to be more open minded about development 335 County needs to keep in line shopping opportunities with population growth 345 Need more residential built 394 Need impact fees to assist with growth issues 396 A reasonable growth plan that does not include mass transit. 403 Need to be more open minded to new business and growth that comes to the county 415 Stop building residential area faster than schools are built, it leads to overcrowding. 422 He feels everyone in the community should be able to decide what type of developments come to the town. Developments such as shopping centers 426 Increase growth in the county 448 Uncontrolled growth in the southern part of the county 451 City/county need to find way to pay for new development (schools, roads, etc.) 453 Needs to expand the city of Oakboro and sewer system 479 Enforce land use ordinances 490 Use zoning to control type of housing development. No trailers. 496 Sustainable growth & development 498 Rock Hill is becoming a bedroom community for Charlotte 499 Zoning and roads. Have a problem with the county zoning businesses without having roads to access them. 510 Too crowded. Need to spread development out. 512 Not to let Charlotte move onto us 514 Revitalize the old downtown sections of the town 517 Local gov should limit zoning to rural parts of the county 520 Need to keep business and residential separated
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% 521 More community involvement in local planning 522 Resolve zoning issues before allowing more growth in the area 530 Address issues of mobile homes 534 Need more to do in downtown area to draw more population to area. 549 Ensuring the quality of life as the area grows 3.5 Environment/Preservation 21 Litter control 27 Conservation of green space/open space 38 Improve the water quality 45 Improve the air quality 51 Preservation of the environment 87 Build a field of windmills to improve air quality 110 More parks 123 Preservation of natural habitats 134 Conservation of natural resources 145 More balance between development and protecting the environment 130 Provide more education to citizens about preserving the environment 153 Stop tearing down historic buildings/preserve historic sites 159 Address pollution issues /reduce pollution 183 Increase recycling opportunities to better the environment 221 Preserve farmland 314 Clean up the environment 336 Car on roads are causing too much pollution & something should be done 346 Clean up the river. 358 Clean up Lake Hickory 380 More recreational opportunities 384 Protection of the lakes 400 People are cutting down too many trees. Plant more trees. 413 Local government should campaign to the federal government about global warming 417 The county needs beautification such as gardens, parks, etc. 433 Build a park which includes tennis courts, a baseball field, and other recreational activities. 468 Landfill too close to water supply. Fear contamination. 546 Fossil fuel burning machinery of any kind needs to be deleted and we need more electric cars 547 Celanese Plant site needs to be de-toxified Crime/Public Safety 8.3 2 Reduce crime/improve public safety 23 Increase police presence 41 Reduce gang activity 55 Improve the response time of police officers 60 Hire more police officers 65 More serious prosecution of criminals 66 More police patrol in high crime areas 78 Better prevention of crime by repeat offenders 135 Drinking and driving 142 Lower speed limits 147 Equitable police patrol around the city 150 Equitable application of the law 166 Young black male criminals should not be given bond 170 Enforce speeding laws 187 Decrease armed robberies 188 Have stricter penalties for crime 195 Lighten up the gun laws 198 More traffic patrols
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% 205 Too many robberies 212 More law enforcement towards drug abuse 233 Need to be stricter with juvenile offenders 243 Better protection of children 244 Better police department 258 Teens are too violent (shooting up houses) 293 Need to decrease the rate of domestic violence 297 Some of the police are crooked 316 Combine the County Sheriff and Rural Police force to unite and have one elected official 332 People driving safely 339 Higher visibility of police officers 341 Need a citizens' review board for dealing with police brutality 352 Making sure terrorists stay out. 372 Better animal control and animal shelters 389 Justice Department needs to look into the police department 393 More money should be spent on law enforcement 410 Government need to step in & control the distribution of guns & try to stop the gangs. 416 Enforcing the laws as they are already written. 419 County needs more EMS trucks 489 Need police department that is open on weekends 526 Increase police salaries 532 Need to have more county wide fire protection. 536 Deal with drug problems of minorities Government 3.6 5 Stronger/better government 17 More honest government 19 More efficient spending of government funds/better use of tax dollars 22 Address future budget deficits 35 Better community leadership 54 Government leaders need to change priorities to focus on the public instead of themselves 57 Need all new city council 59 Local leaders need to listen more to the voters 79 Get rid of liberal democrats 93 More culturally diverse county commissioners 136 Address the increased gasoline prices 151 Government leaders' focus on higher income people only 193 County government is bad & school board worse 218 Thieving politicians: Government steals (taxes and too much money is paid for services that are not visible) from people and he says that this is the worst state he's ever lived in and will be glad when he leaves. 220 Better city council/more responsive city council 230 Government needs good quality people in office 250 County leaders need to cooperate and not be so divided. 269 Need term limits. Get rid of politicians every 4 years. 272 Maintain good fiscal health in county municipalities 275 Better county commissioners for stricter control of land developers 278 City and County commissioners refuse to let Statesville grow more 281 Lower the wages of state commissioners 285 Get rid of the current politicians that are in office 289 Union County needs more judges because the district was split and Anson County got most of the judges. 296 Make election process better by getting more people to vote 311 Nee
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% 324 Get rid of all the snotty Republican commissioners 331 Make Gaston County a dry county 334 Same party keeps getting elected & that is causing problems 340 Need to elect more Christians to office 347 Child support payments need to have receipts for payments. 361 Effective city & county government i.e., effective mayor 363 Better political representation 366 Need new city commissioners/officials 367 Equality in terms of political consideration needed between the eastern and western areas, taxes, traffic congestion. 379 Elect someone in office that cares about the county & actually lives in the county so they can better serve the county for the future. 383 Need new county council/commission 387 Fair representation of elected officials 392 Elect open-minded local officials because the area is pretty conservative when it comes to everything. 397 People shouldn't be elected to office b/c their mother or father held the office-get rid of good old boy network 399 County residents should have more voice in the way taxes are used. 409 Fire everyone on the county commission because things will not get better until they are gone. 420 Better balance the county budget with the focus on bringing better services to the community 428 Need economic and financial tax base support 430 Fire everybody at the county offices & get more poor people in there; get rid of the rich people. Need honest good working men 440 Doesn't want government intervening in his life 444 Imminent domain laws need to be made so the government can't come in & take someone's home 446 Need IDs to go into recycling ctrs. so other counties' people kept out 449 Need conservative government that looks out for the tax payers 457 Get rid of all the politicians and current government officials because of extreme nepotism 466 Democrats are in charge. They raise taxes and charge you more. All they want is the money. 469 Less corruption in county government 471 Consolidate county and city government 491 County services are slow to respond (garbage collection, etc.) 503 County Councilmen should be more active in the community 504 City government doesn't do enough about property values going down 525 Restructure government 529 The rich and powerful have more influence in government 531 Access to more information about the county services that are offered. 535 Cooperation between county council members and the county's residents 538 Let the people make the choices and not the county commissioners Taxes 2.8 7 Decrease high county/city taxes 98 Gradually increase property taxes, not rapidly 113 Lower property taxes without decreasing the services 128 Reduce property taxes 129 Stop raising property taxes to build development that the public has voted against 139 Address paying for schools but not having any kids 161 Reduce property taxes to allow businesses to grow 165 Eliminate taxes 190 Increase taxes to build new roads 199 Keep taxes under control & used for good purposes
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% 214 Hold taxes to a minimum, so it can create more affordable housing 248 Need to see where our tax dollars go 263 Too many projects rely on tax dollars. 265 We need fair representation when it comes to taxes. 385 Lower taxes for seniors 474 Auto taxes should be lowered 511 Disparity in property tax assessment throughout county 542 Re-evaluation of property to make sure property values remain high Public Transportation 1.1 9 Improve public transportation 86 Bus system is not adequate for the size of population 88 Provide more comprehensive/more options of public transportation 91 Public transportation that complements main routes 101 Have a limited rapid transit system 117 Focus on creating a rapid subway system 126 Need a light rail system to decrease traffic congestion 146 Overcrowded public transportation system 164 More availability of public transportation in suburban areas Healthcare/Social Services 3.0 11 Healthcare services need to help more people 24 Expand doctors' hours to evening and Saturday morning 63 Improve prescription drug coverage for senior citizens 69 Community services (general) 71 Senior centers (non-specific) 72 Improve healthcare 73 Better services for senior citizens 74 More services for senior citizens 119 Decreasing the cost of healthcare 125 Availability of healthcare for low-income people 131 More medication services for special needs kids (i.e. ADHD) 144 Free healthcare for senior citizens 169 Increase amount of disability income 172 More healthcare facilities close to housing developments/convenient healthcare services 179 Improve the conditions of the current senior center facilities 222 Uninsured need access to healthcare 234 More/better access to healthcare for all ages 236 More/better access to mental health care 256 Availability of social services is lacking 271 Better access to healthcare for the elderly 300 Emergency room at Gaston Memorial Hospital needs to improve the quality of their staff & their billing services 301 Health care issues of seniors 309 More funding for Child Protective Services 310 More health resources for senior citizens 338 Need to do something with Medicaid for seniors 354 More services for the disabled inc. transportation 360 Need better doctors in area 373 Affordable health insurance 374 Need fully equipped hospitals that are safe & care is in a timely manner 395 Hospital needs improvement 427 More transportation options for seniors 432 Need drug prevention & awareness 435 Healthcare should be available to everyone
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% 436 Need more doctors offices and better hospitals in the area 437 Improve coverage of health insurance 445 More assistance for the mentally & physically disabled 463 More activities for senior citizens 481 Lower the cost of medicine 488 Medicare needs to be more efficient 505 Need different hospital in the area 550 We need a hospital that delivers babies Economic Development/Jobs 22.8 3 More jobs 26 More jobs in Davidson 37 Need better paying jobs 44 Cost of living too high 67 More job opportunities for people with criminal backgrounds 76 Better paying jobs for Black men 95 Improve unemployment rate 115 Increase minimum wage 152 More jobs for people with limited education 176 More commercial banking centers in Charlotte 191 More attractions to the city like Superbowl, ML Baseball. 192 More shopping opportunities 203 Go through with building research center to bring more jobs & opportunities to the area 219 Need more job training/workforce development 226 Greater economic growth 282 Create more jobs and shops around the speedway area 292 More entertainment/restaurants opportunities 306 More jobs for the younger population 318 More industrial/manufacturing jobs 342 Need diversification of industry 343 Controlling Walmart 375 Need a grocery store 376 Build a good size mall 404 Build a skate park 423 Need more balance of commercial & residential development 462 Closing the big economic gap 472 Keep small businesses in the area 506 Need to develop tourism as an industry 523 Bring more textile mills back to the county 543 A family restaurant to dine at 548 No Wal-Mart Immigration 1.9 12 Keep out illegal immigrants/too many illegal immigrants/control illegal immigration 25 Make more of the illegal citizens legal status 43 Illegal immigration is putting strain on local services 108 Services for Latinos (non-specific) 178 Illegal immigrants should pay taxes 225 Stricter immigration laws 227 New immigration policy that all can live with 270 Spread out new immigrants throughout the region, not all in our county 287 Immigrants are causing too much crime 289 Resolve the immigration problem 291 People need to learn to speak English 303 Illegal immigrants causing to many accidents
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% Youth/Children 3.6 14 More youth activities 31 Services for children (general) 49 More daycares for children 9 and under 77 Teach children manners/etiquette 100 Underage drinking 114 More recreational centers for the youth 124 More free counseling services for troubled youth 157 Better work ethic among children/youth 158 Need a big sports field or arena for kids to hang out 163 More deterrent programs for at-risk youth 194 Listen to the youth 240 Focus on youth to deter juvenile delinquency 254 More activities for teens 255 Need to reach out younger generation 299 Programs that would interest young black males to keep them out of trouble & help them 348 Spend more time with youth teaching them right from wrong 351 More opportunities for handicapped children. 408 Bowling alley or skating rink for kids 434 Equal opportunities for children activities in the area. 454 Children need to dress neater in schools 461 More child care services 465 More people to help with the guidance of children in the community 470 Safe place for children to play 482 More physical activities for children 5-13 485 There needs to be more community involvement with children. 487 More younger people involved in religion 493 teach children about safety 508 Men to get more involved in children's lives 528 Need more childcare facilities available Race Issues 0.9 29 Equal rights for everyone 99 Improve race relations between Whites and Blacks 107 Diversity (general) 133 Race relations (general) 149 More integration of cultures 257 Most impt. thing is to promote division of the races (segregation) 259 Lack of cultural diversity 274 We need to get all the Yankees and Mexicans out of here 313 Equal opportunity for all races in the workplace/equal job opportunities 350 Fairness and equality for all people in the county 357 Law enforcement discriminates 405 Help the poor people (if you're not black you can't get anything) 407 The government needs to be reelected & have more liberals in office to get rid of racism. 411 Social relations between races needs to be improved because there is a lot of racism in the county. 412 Promote healthy relationships amongst neighbors 429 Tolerance and respect and Godly love for all community members. 441 Do a better job of incorporating a multicultural mindset in the community and schools 460 Openness on issues concerning equality. 524 More help for the less fortunate 545 Change the attitude of rednecks Art/Culture 0.4
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% 97 More community activities 109 More cultural/art events and activities 173 Better art museums 264 Need more blue grass music 308 More multi-cultural activities 322 Need a civic center or a facility for cultural arts and activities 388 Preserve the History of the county 391 Preserving the downtown district Housing 0.5 83 More affordable housing 137 More homeless shelters 231 Abundance of housing in Union County 288 More affordable housing for people with disabilities 439 More decent housing for the elderly 480 Better quality of housing being built 492 Improve the standard of housing for those on fixed incomes Other 1.6 33 How the media handles itself (non-specific) 42 Safer environment (non-specific) 82 Hold dead beat parents accountable 127 Additional public commodities (non-specific) 155 People need to be more religious/need stronger morals 189 The way people live from day to day needs to improve. take care of yards, mow grass, "don't live like slobs" 200 Location of jail should not be downtown 209 Everything is fine as it is 232 More single women are very important 246 Need more churches to help bring children up right 261 Need equity for the whole county 262 There should be more even distribution of the population in the area 302 Preservation of the Bible and religious structures and Christian values 307 Need more alcohol control 329 Need more churches 333 Free rabies shots for pets 349 Overall, more involvement from the community on different issues involving the community 353 To make sure it stays a Christian conservative republican county. 355 Better neighborhoods (non-specific) 356 Provide adequate services for new residents i.e. Chamber of Commerce, Welcome kits, etc. 362 People need to love each other and be kind to each other/people need to get along 368 Ban abortion 382 Changing the hearts of men and women (making them better people). 402 Proper portrayal of residents in the media. 414 Prayer in schools 424 Need more golf courses 425 Everybody should be united to increase peace 438 Light bills are too high 447 More honesty in the community about public issues 458 Enforce the child support laws 459 Social security needs to be increased 464 Cut down on use of handicap parking 475 More opportunities for family activity 476 Nothing wrong with a small town; we just need to address the small-minded people that refuse to live in 21st century.
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% 509 Poor service at fast food restaurants 513 Give more individual freedom to people 516 The children have no family structure. 527 Rise in Medicaid costs causing the rise of property taxes 539 Balance out entertainment, cultural, and historical settings in county. 540 Need Blue Laws to close stores on Sunday 544 People need to take better care of their personal homes and personal land. No response 8.9 100.0 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 46.8 Remain the same 29.7 Decline 21.0 Don't know/Refused 2.5 262.9 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 38.9 Too slow 20.1 About right 39.4 Don't know/Refused 1.6 100.0 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 19.4 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 71.3 Don't know/Refused 9.2 99.9 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 20.2 2. Somewhat not serious 19.9 3. Neutral 25.8 4. Somewhat serious 20.4 5. Very serious 11.8 6. Don't know 1.9 7. Refused 0.1 100.1 b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 15.2 2. Somewhat not serious 18.1 3. Neutral 25.0 4. Somewhat serious 21.3 5. Very serious 14.6 6. Don't know 5.8 7. Refused 0.1 100.1 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 23.1 2. Somewhat not serious 19.2
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% 3. Neutral 22.7 4. Somewhat serious 18.4 5. Very serious 11.9 6. Don't know 4.8 7. Refused 0.1 100.2 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 16.1 2. Somewhat not serious 16.0 3. Neutral 24.5 4. Somewhat serious 23.4 5. Very serious 17.7 6. Don't know 2.4 7. Refused 0.1 100.2 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 17.0 2. Somewhat not serious 12.5 3. Neutral 19.6 4. Somewhat serious 22.6 5. Very serious 27.8 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.1 100.0 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 19.6 2. Somewhat not serious 17.2 3. Neutral 22.7 4. Somewhat serious 22.0 5. Very serious 16.9 6. Don't know 1.6 7. Refused 0.1 100.1 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 9.8 2. Somewhat not serious 9.3 3. Neutral 15.2 4. Somewhat serious 25.0 5. Very serious 32.0 6. Don't know 8.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 h. Litter 1. Not at all serious 13.8 2. Somewhat not serious 19.9 3. Neutral 26.5 4. Somewhat serious 21.4 5. Very serious 18.0 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.1 100.1 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 15.8
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% 2. Somewhat not serious 17.5 3. Neutral 26.5 4. Somewhat serious 18.7 5. Very serious 14.6 6. Don't know 6.8 7. Refused 0.1 100.0 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 14.4 2. Somewhat not serious 13.1 3. Neutral 21.2 4. Somewhat serious 21.9 5. Very serious 23.1 6. Don't know 6.3 7. Refused 0.1 100.1 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 22.1 2. Somewhat not serious 20.7 3. Neutral 26.9 4. Somewhat serious 14.2 5. Very serious 9.0 6. Don't know 7.0 7. Refused 0.1 100.0 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 9.9 2. Somewhat not serious 14.0 3. Neutral 20.6 4. Somewhat serious 21.2 5. Very serious 29.2 6. Don't know 5.0 7. Refused 0.1 100.0 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 16.3 Somewhat disagree 13.8 Neither agree nor disagree 22.0 Somewhat agree 22.3 Strongly agree 23.4 Don't know/Refused 2.1 99.9 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 44.7 Somewhat disagree 21.1 Neither agree nor disagree 13.2 Somewhat agree 9.9 Strongly agree 9.3 Don't know/Refused 1.8 100.0
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% Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 3.0 2 4.0 3 14.6 4 32.9 5. Extremely important 44.5 6. Don't know/Refused 1.0 100.0 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 2.3 2 2.8 3 13.7 4 34.3 5. Extremely important 46.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.3 100.0 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 2.7 2 2.9 3 13.3 4 31.1 5. Extremely important 49.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.5 100.0 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 2.3 2 4.1 3 13.1 4 27.8 5. Extremely important 52.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.7 100.1 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 2.8 2 3.9 3 15.9 4 30.5 5. Extremely important 45.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.8 100.0 f. Forested areas 1. Not at all important 2.9 2 3.3 3 14.4 4 28.7 5. Extremely important 49.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.7 99.9 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 2.3
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% 2 3.1 3 14.1 4 33.4 5. Extremely important 46.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 3.9 2 5.0 3 17.7 4 32.8 5. Extremely important 40.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.5 100.0 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 7.1 2 7.8 3 23.3 4 32.3 5. Extremely important 29.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.5 100.0 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 9.2 2 8.6 3 22.1 4 29.4 5. Extremely important 29.6 6. Don't know/Refused 1.1 100.0 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 30.3 2 18.3 3 23.4 4 15.4 5. Extremely important 11.5 6. Don't know/Refused 1.1 100.0 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 27.9 2 16.6 3 19.1 4 15.8 5. Extremely important 18.9 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 7.0 2 7.3 3 21.0 4 25.4 5. Extremely important 34.4 6. Don't know/Refused 4.9
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% 100.0 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 4.3 2 5.1 3 17.6 4 29.7 5. Extremely important 41.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.5 100.0 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 3.0 2 5.2 3 15.9 4 26.8 5. Extremely important 48.2 6. Don't know/Refused 1.0 100.1 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 2.7 2 3.1 3 15.5 4 32.2 5. Extremely important 45.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 100.0 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 6.4 2. Don't support 5.3 3. Neutral 14.3 4. Somewhat support 26.6 5. Strongly support 46.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.4 100.1 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 8.5 2. Don't support 7.0 3. Neutral 16.3 4. Somewhat support 23.9 5. Strongly support 42.6 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space 1. Strongly don't support 3.9 2. Don't support 4.0 3. Neutral 11.3 4. Somewhat support 25.0 5. Strongly support 54.2 6. Don't know/Refused 1.6 100.0 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees
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% 1. Strongly don't support 2.0 2. Don't support 2.0 3. Neutral 6.4 4. Somewhat support 20.4 5. Strongly support 68.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.3 100.0 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 4.6 2. Don't support 4.0 3. Neutral 9.8 4. Somewhat support 22.0 5. Strongly support 58.4 6. Don't know/Refused 1.1 99.9 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 3.3 2. Don't support 4.4 3. Neutral 11.5 4. Somewhat support 24.9 5. Strongly support 54.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 99.9 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 5.8 2. Don't support 4.6 3. Neutral 11.2 4. Somewhat support 20.4 5. Strongly support 55.7 6. Don't know/Refused 2.3 100.0 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 63.8 2. Don't support 13.6 3. Neutral 10.4 4. Somewhat support 4.9 5. Strongly support 5.6 6. Don't know/Refused 1.8 100.1 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities. They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 71.5 2. No Skip to Question 23 23.5 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 5.0 100.0 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 0.7 2. 1.1
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% 3. 6.4 4. 23.2 5. Extremely important 40.0 6. Don't know 0.1 7. Refused 0.1 98. Skipped question 28.5 100.1 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 0.6 2. 0.5 3. 3.6 4. 16.2 5. Extremely important 50.3 6. Don't know 0.3 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 28.5 100.0 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 5.0 2. 6.1 3. 14.9 4. 21.1 5. Extremely important 23.9 6. Don't know 0.5 7. Refused 28.5 98. Skipped question 100.0 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 49.2 2. No 35.7 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 4.7 4. Don't know 10.4 5. Refused 0.1 100.1 b Respectful 1. Yes 63.4 2. No 23.5 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 7.5 4. Don't know 5.5 5. Refused 0.1 100.0 c. Open-minded 1. Yes 47.6 2. No 37.2 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 10.0 4. Don't know 5.1
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% 5. Refused 0.1 100.0 d. Divisive 1. Yes 50.7 2. No 29.6 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.5 4. Don't know 8.1 5. Refused 0.1 100.0 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 47.0 2. No 35.6 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.4 4. Don't know 7.8 5. Refused 0.2 100.0 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 24.1 2. No 58.3 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 12.1 4. Don't know 5.5 5. Refused 0.1 100.1 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 48.0 2. No 34.4 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 10.6 4. Don't know 6.9 5. Refused 0.1 100.0 f. Constructive 1. Yes 54.8 2. No 25.6 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 13.2 4. Don't know 6.2 5. Refused 0.1 99.9 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 18.7 Somewhat disagree 15.7 Neither agree nor disagree 19.3 Somewhat agree 24.0 Strongly agree 21.5 Don't know 0.9 Refused 0.0 100.1 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 47.8 2 Charlotte Observer 16 US News and World Report 20 Wall Street Journal 28 The News & Observer
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% 32 The Economist 35 Business Journal 36 Rhinoceros Times 37 The Mountain Island Monitor 38 The Mecklenburg Times 40 The Week Magazine 44 The Huntersville Herald 45 The Drudge Report 47 newspaper (general) 49 The New York Times 52 Creative Loafing 53 News Week 54 Time Magazine 55 The Huntersville Gazette 58 The Union Observer 61 Sunday Times 65 Independent Tribune 68 Salisbury Post 76 The Chronicle 77 The Enquirer Journal 78 Union Observer 80 Daily Independent 81 County Edge 104 Statesville Record and Landmark 105 Mt. Holly News 106 Gaston Gazette 107 Mooresville Tribune 114 Lincoln Times 115 The Nationalist Times 117 Hickory Daily Record 118 Kings Mountain Herald 120 Shelby Star 122 The Weekly Post 124 The Stanly News and Press 127 Rock Hill Herald 129 USA Today 133 Anson Record 136 Lancaster News 138 The Express 141 Lake Wylie Pilot 142 Lake Norman Times 146 Fort Mill Times 150 The State (Columbia SC) 157 Chester News and Reporter 128 Great Falls Reporter 168 Carolina Gateway Television 39.0 3 Cable Channel 4 6 Channel 9 WSOC 7 ABC News 12 WCNC (Channel 6/36) 14 CNN 15 Television (general)
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% 17 NBC 18 WBTV Channel 3 19 MSNBC 21 BBC 22 CSPAN 23 MSN 24 News 14 27 CBS 30 FOX News (Channel 11) 34 CNBC 43 Channel 2 51 Channel 36 57 Channel 29 64 Channel 64 71 Channel 10 73 PBS 75 Channel 22 (local gov. channel) 79 Channel 16 (Union co. gov.) 85 BBC on TV 100 Channel 18 108 WXII TV 119 WUNF Channel 33 PBS 121 Channel 7 130 Channel 5 139 CN2 Local New in Rock Hill 143 WHNS Channel 21 148 The Daily Show 153 Cable Channel 369 154 Channel 17 159 WIS Columbia (TV) 160 Government channel 161 Channel 4 165 Channel 32 167 Channel 12 173 Speed Channel Radio 8.4 4 1110 AM/99.3FM WBT Radio 5 90.7 WFAE (NPR) 8 96.9 WKKT/Kat Country 9 89.9 WDAV 10 Howard Stern 11 95.1WNKS/Kiss 13 Power 98 25 610AM WFNZ Sports Radio 26 1240 AM 39 91.9 New Life (WRCM) 41 106.9 The Light (WMIT) 42 107.9 The Link (WLNK) 46 93.1 FM WMQX 48 radio (general) 50 96.5 FM WHTQ 56 100.9 FM 59 88.7 WNCW
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% 60 97.9 FM 62 101.9 FM 63 92 WRCN FM 69 104.7 82 BBN (Bible News Newtwork) 83 102.9 WLYT 84 100.9 WPZS 86 92.7 WQNC 87 97 88 92 89 104.9 90 103.7 WSOC 92 1280AM WSAT 93 1190 AM WIXE 96 99.7 WRFX 101 106.5 WEND 103 105.7 WFMX 109 103.5 110 1400 AM WSIC 111 1490 WSTP 112 1280 AM WSAT 113 97 116 96.1 WIBT 123 WZKY 1580 AM 125 WHKY 1290 AM 126 WTPT 93.3 128 WHKW 1220 AM 131 WNNC 1230 AM 134 99.1 135 WROQ 101 137 94.9 140 1050 AM WLON 149 98.9 151 WABC radio 152 FOX radio 155 WCNN 680 AM 162 94.1 WTHZ 163 57.5 FM 166 03.3 WKVS 171 The Joy FM 89.5 175 89.7 WMHK Internet 2.0 1 Internet (general) 29 Newspapers.com 31 www.charlotte.com 33 www.rense.com 51 Yahoo news 66 Google news 67 Cabarrus County newspaper online 70 The Living Ten 72 www.cnn.com 74 www.msnbc.com 91 www.interlink.com
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% 94 www.aol.com 132 Shelby Star online 144 www.drudgereport.com 145 www.usatoday.com 147 www.hickory.org 156 www.foxnews.com 164 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/ 169 Web TV 172 www.statesville.com 174 www.bellsouth.net Don't know 1.4 No response 1.4 100.0 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 61.2 TV 18.5 Radio 3.0 Internet 2.7 Local government agencies 2.5 Business organizations 0.5 Conservancies/Conservation organizations 0.1 Other non-profit organizations 0.1 Friends or family members 5.4 Other, please specify 12 Urban Land Institute 0.0 13 Neighborhood Meetings/Letters/HOAs 0.3 15 The Weddington Newsletter 0.1 16 Posters on the side of the road 0.1 17 Economics class 0.0 18 Employer 0.1 20 Personal observation 0.3 21 Flyers 0.0 22 Information in mail (non-specific) 0.1 23 Class (general) 0.0 24 Food Lion 0.0 25 Community magazines 0.0 26 Neighborhood/community newsletter 0.1 27 Neighborhood flyers 0.0 29 Utility bill inserts 0.2 30 Church 0.1 31 University City Magazine 0.0 32 Kannapolis Magazine (monthly) 0.0 34 Homeowner's Association 0.0 35 Road signs 0.0 37 Local newsletter 0.2 38 Bulletin board at post office 0.0 39 Community board meetings 0.0 40 Does not receive any 0.2 41 Farmer's Almanac 0.0 43 Electric company's magazine 0.0 44 Community meetings 0.1 49 Agricultural newsletter 0.0
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% Don't know/Refused 3.9 99.8 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 6.9 Somewhat dissatisfied 13.1 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 27.7 Somewhat satisfied 29.1 Very satisfied 13.9 I don't read the local paper 8.8 Refused 0.5 100.0 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 31.7 Public water company 67.5 Don't know 0.7 Refused 0.2 100.1 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 4.2 1-5 years 15.2 6-10 years 12.7 11-20 years 16.0 More than 20 years 51.8 Don't know/Refused 0.1 100.0 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 55.0 Widowed 11.6 Divorced 13.8 Separated 3.3 Never been married 16.0 No response 0.3 100.0 31. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own 80.9 Rent 16.3 Living at home with parents 1.9 Other 6 Lives with daughter/son 0.2 7 Corporate apartment 0.1 8 House sitting 0.0 9 Parsonage 0.1 10 Lives in retirement community 0.0 11 Lives with aunt 0.1 12 Lives with grandparent 0.0 13 Lives with friend 0.1 No response 0.4 100.1 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 49.4 Working part-time 7.9
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% In school 2.2 Homemaker 6.4 Unemployed 4.0 Retired; disabled 29.8 Refused 0.2 99.9 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 5.6 25 to 34 13.6 35 to 49 28.9 50 to 64 29.7 65 and over 22.0 Refused 0.3 100.1 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 8.9 12 years (high school graduate) 26.1 13-15 years (some college) 30.5 16 years (college graduate) 22.0 More than 16 years (graduate school) 12.3 Refused 0.2 100.0 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 65.3 1 14.8 2 13.2 3 4.3 4 1.8 5 0.3 6 0.2 7 0.0 9 0.1 Refused 0.1 100.1 36. How many are age 65 and over? 0 73.8 1 17.3 2 8.6 3 0.2 4 0.1 5 0.0 6 0.0 Refused 0.1 100.1 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 1.8 No 97.9 Refused 0.3 100.0 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 16.0
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% Caucasian/White 78.8 Asian/Pacific Islander 0.4 Multi-racial 0.8 Native American 0.9 Other 10 American 0.7 11 MacLaren (White Supremacy) 0.0 12 Indian (India) 0.0 13 Irish American 0.1 14 American Coptic 0.0 15 Middle Eastern 0.0 16 Irish 0.0 17 German 0.0 18 Hispanic 0.7 19 Jamaican 0.0 20 Moor 0.1 21 Scottish-Irish 0.1 22 Italian 0.0 23 Scottish 0.1 25 European 0.2 26 Canadian 0.0 No response 1.0 99.9 39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 11.9 $20,000 to 39,999 19.4 $40,000 to 59,999 17.5 $60,000 to $79,999 13.1 $80,000 to $99,999 8.0 $100,000 or more 13.3 Refused 16.9 100.1 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 47.9 Female 52.1 100.0
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(N)
(231) (230) (239) (230) (232) (234) (232) (233) (230) (844) (230) (230) (235) (244) (3874)
(703) (61) (13) (45) (48) (11) (40) (31) (130) (15) (113) (17) (15) (103) (74) (30) (79) (16) (8) (6) (14) (8) (3) (1) (6) (4) (19) (1) (2) (3) (30) (128) (2) (2) (89)
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(N) (2) (4) (10) (9) (14) (36) (1) (1) (13) (3) (21) (17) (1) (2) (16) (7) (4) (2) (3) (1) (17) (53) (12) (107) (16) (35) (124) (36) (23) (12) (102) (25) (2) (14) (11) (31) (4) (2) (9) (1) (2) (12) (2) (6) (30) (1) (5) (7) (7) (1) (122) (9) (23)
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(N) (49) (49) (9) (113) (26) (134) (6) (23) (25) (7) (12) (22) (17) (2) (2) (3) (3) (3) (3) (5) (3) (3) (2) (3) (1) (114) (181) (4) (26) (41) (22) (20) (7) (1) (7) (6) (1) (1) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (3) (1) (1) (6) (3874)
(133) (210)
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(N) (776) (1395) (1348) (12) (3874)
(235) (353) (872) (1384) (910) (119) (1) (3874)
(762) (783) (1025) (735) (301) (267) (1) (3874)
(258) (461) (982) (1301) (792) (78) (2) (3874)
(502) (689) (1141) (873) (395) (273) (1) (3874)
(346) (493) (1016) (1032) (534) (450) (3) (3874)
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(N) (217) (400) (937) (978) (452) (889) (1) (3874)
(399) (541) (897) (1082) (931) (23) (1) (3874)
(168) (371) (956) (1508) (814) (55) (2) (3874)
(232) (314) (806) (1386) (955) (178) (3) (3874)
(238) (317) (774) (1374) (1071) (98) (2) (3874)
(176) (251) (700) (1391) (1186) (168) (2) (3874)
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(N)
(294) (470) (959) (1225) (681) (241) (4) (3874)
(329) (488) (1228) (1298) (492) (38) (1) (3874)
(692) (750) (1022) (797) (593) (19) (0) (3873)
(692)
38 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
(385)
39 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
(38)
(322)
40 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
41 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
(134)
(320)
42 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
(141)
43 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
(109)
44 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
(43)
(116)
45 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
(883)
(74)
46 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N) (141)
(33)
(15)
47 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
(21)
(62)
48 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
(345) (3874)
(1814) (1152) (813) (95) (3874)
(1508) (778) (1526) (62) (3874)
(753) (2763) (358) (3874)
(783) (771) (998) (789) (458) (73) (2) (3874)
(588) (701) (968) (824) (565) (223) (5) (3874)
(893) (742)
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(N) (879) (713) (460) (185) (2) (3874)
(622) (618) (948) (905) (686) (93) (2) (3874)
(660) (484) (758) (876) (1077) (16) (3) (3874)
(760) (666) (880) (852) (653) (61) (2) (3874)
(379) (361) (589) (969) (1239) (336) (1) (3874)
(533) (769) (1025) (830) (698) (16) (3) (3874)
(612)
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(N) (677) (1027) (725) (566) (265) (2) (3874)
(557) (507) (822) (847) (894) (243) (4) (3874)
(857) (802) (1044) (551) (347) (270) (3) (3874)
(382) (544) (799) (821) (1131) (194) (3) (3874)
(632) (536) (853) (864) (908) (81) (3874)
(1730) (818) (512) (383) (362) (69) (3874)
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(N)
(118) (155) (565) (1275) (1724) (37) (3874)
(88) (109) (531) (1327) (1806) (13) (3874)
(104) (113) (514) (1205) (1919) (19) (3874)
(89) (157) (507) (1076) (2018) (27) (3874)
(109) (150) (615) (1180) (1749) (71) (3874)
(111) (129) (558) (1113) (1935) (28) (3874)
(91)
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(N) (122) (547) (1293) (1804) (17) (3874)
(151) (194) (686) (1270) (1554) (19) (3874)
(275) (303) (904) (1251) (1122) (19) (3874)
(358) (334) (855) (1139) (1145) (43) (3874)
(1172) (710) (908) (598) (444) (42) (3874)
(1079) (643) (741) (613) (731) (67) (3874)
(272) (284) (813) (983) (1334) (188)
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(N) (3874)
(167) (197) (682) (1150) (1618) (60) (3874)
(117) (201) (615) (1038) (1866) (37) (3874)
(104) (120) (601) (1246) (1771) (32) (3874)
(247) (206) (553) (1029) (1784) (55) (3874)
(329) (270) (631) (927) (1652) (65) (3874)
(152) (155) (439) (967) (2100) (61) (3874)
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(N) (78) (78) (247) (790) (2669) (12) (3874)
(178) (156) (381) (853) (2264) (42) (3874)
(129) (169) (447) (965) (2128) (36) (3874)
(224) (180) (434) (791) (2157) (88) (3874)
(2472) (525) (401) (189) (218) (69) (3874)
(2771) (909) (194) (3874)
(28) (44)
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(N) (248) (898) (1548) (3) (2) (1103) (3874)
(22) (21) (139) (629) (1949) (10) (1) (1103) (3874)
(195) (235) (579) (818) (925) (19) (0) (1103) (3874)
(1905) (1383) (182) (402) (2) (3874)
(2458) (909) (292) (212) (3) (3874)
(1844) (1441) (388) (197)
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(N) (4) (3874)
(1964) (1146) (446) (313) (5) (3874)
(1822) (1379) (364) (303) (6) (3874)
(933) (2258) (467) (212) (4) (3874)
(1858) (1332) (410) (269) (5) (3874)
(2122) (992) (513) (242) (5) (3874)
(725) (608) (746) (929) (831) (34) (1) (3874)
(1850)
57 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
(1509)
58 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
(326)
59 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
(79)
60 Regional Growth Open Space Survey - Regionwide Results
(N)
(56) (54) (3874)
(2371) (718) (116) (106) (95) (18) (2) (5) (210)
(1) (10) (2) (2) (1) (3) (12) (1) (4) (1) (1) (1) (5) (1) (6) (3) (1) (1) (1) (1) (6) (1) 1 (9) (1) (1) (2) (1)
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(N) (153) 3874
(267) (508) (1073) (1126) (539) (342) (19) (3874)
(1227) (2614) (27) (6) (3874)
(162) (588) (493) (620) (2008) (3) (3874)
(2129) (449) (534) (129) (620) (13) (3874)
(3134) (632) (73)
(6) (3) (1) (4) (1) (3) (1) (2) (14) (3874)
(1914) (306)
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(N) (87) (249) (156) (1153) (9) (3874)
(218) (527) (1118) (1149) (851) (11) (3874)
(346) (1010) (1182) (854) (475) (7) (3874)
(2529) (575) (510) (165) (69) (12) (7) (1) (2) (4) (3874)
(2860) (669) (332) (6) (2) (1) (1) (3) (3874)
(70) (3792) (12) (3874)
(620)
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(N) (3054) (16) (31) (36)
(28) (1) (1) (3) (1) (1) (1) (1) (28) (1) (2) (2) (1) (2) (6) (1) (37) (3874)
(462) (750) (677) (507) (311) (514) (653) (3874)
(1855) (2019) (3874)
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% 1. Which county do you live in? Anson 100.0 100.0 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 1 Charlotte 0.9 21 Marshville 0.4 31 Marvin 0.4 32 Polkton 13.0 68 Oakboro 0.4 93 Wadesboro 48.9 94 Lilesville 11.3 100 Morven 10.0 103 Ansonville 5.2 105 Peachland 7.4 115 Rockingham 0.9 116 McFarlan 1.3 100.1 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 11.7 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 12.6 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 27.7 4. Somewhat satisfied 22.1 5. Very satisfied 25.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.1 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 18.6 2. Fair 18.6 3. Average 29.9 4. Good 20.8 5. Excellent 11.3 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.0 100.1 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 52.8 2. Fair 29.9 3. Average 10.8 4. Good 3.0 5. Excellent 2.2 6. Don't know 1.3 7. No response 0.0 100.0 c. Parks and open space 1. Poor 20.8 2. Fair 23.8 3. Average 16.5 4. Good 19.9 5. Excellent 17.7
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% 6. Don't know 1.3 7. No response 0.0 100.0 d. Cultural and arts activities 1. Poor 34.6 2. Fair 27.3 3. Average 21.2 4. Good 11.7 5. Excellent 2.2 6. Don't know 3.0 7. No response 0.0 100.0 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 32.9 2. Fair 19.9 3. Average 20.8 4. Good 14.7 5. Excellent 6.9 6. Don't know 0.0 7. No response 4.8 100.0 f. Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 16.0 2. Fair 18.2 3. Average 26.0 4. Good 23.8 5. Excellent 6.5 6. Don't know 9.5 7. No response 0.0 100.0 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 36.4 2. Fair 28.1 3. Average 20.3 4. Good 9.5 5. Excellent 5.2 6. Don't know 0.4 7. No response 0.0 99.9 h. Air quality 1. Poor 3.5 2. Fair 8.7 3. Average 19.9 4. Good 41.1 5. Excellent 24.7 6. Don't know 2.2 7. No response 0.0 100.1 i. Water quality 1. Poor 19.0 2. Fair 14.3 3. Average 21.2 4. Good 26.4
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% 5. Excellent 17.3 6. Don't know 1.7 7. No response 0.0 99.9 j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 13.4 2. Fair 18.2 3. Average 32.5 4. Good 21.6 5. Excellent 13.0 6. Don't know 1.3 7. No response 0.0 100.0 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 17.3 2. Fair 17.3 3. Average 29.9 4. Good 19.0 5. Excellent 12.1 6. Don't know 4.3 7. No response 0.0 99.9 l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 19.9 2. Fair 19.5 3. Average 21.6 4. Good 25.1 5. Excellent 11.3 6. Don't know 2.6 7. No response 0.0 100.0 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 17.3 2. Fair 14.7 3. Average 35.5 4. Good 25.5 5. Excellent 6.9 6. Don't know 0.0 7. No response 0.0 99.9 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 8.7 2. Fair 11.3 3. Average 22.5 4. Good 30.3 5. Excellent 26.8 6. Don't know 0.4 7. No response 0.0 100.0 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only) Education 12.6 Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 0.4
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% Growth and Development 0.4 Environment/Preservation 1.7 Crime/Public Safety 6.1 Government 3.5 Taxes 3.0 Healthcare/Social Services 3.9 Economic Development/Jobs 55.4 Immigration 0.4 Youth Issues 4.3 Race 0.9 Art/Culture 0.4 Housing 0.9 Other 0.4 Don't Know 4.8 Refused 0.9 0.0 100.0 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 35.5 Remain the same 43.3 Decline 19.0 Don't know/Refused 2.2 100.0 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 3.0 Too slow 64.9 About right 31.2 Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 22.5 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 67.1 Don't know/Refused 10.4 100.0 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 40.3 2. Somewhat not serious 20.8 3. Neutral 19.9 4. Somewhat serious 11.7 5. Very serious 5.2 6. Don't know 2.2 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 24.7 2. Somewhat not serious 24.2 3. Neutral 19.9
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% 4. Somewhat serious 12.1 5. Very serious 13.0 6. Don't know 6.1 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 48.9 2. Somewhat not serious 19.9 3. Neutral 12.6 4. Somewhat serious 10.8 5. Very serious 6.1 6. Don't know 1.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 30.3 2. Somewhat not serious 22.1 3. Neutral 17.3 4. Somewhat serious 13.4 5. Very serious 13.0 6. Don't know 3.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 38.5 2. Somewhat not serious 19.5 3. Neutral 16.5 4. Somewhat serious 14.7 5. Very serious 10.8 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 32.5 2. Somewhat not serious 16.9 3. Neutral 19.5 4. Somewhat serious 15.6 5. Very serious 13.0 6. Don't know 2.6 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 19.5 2. Somewhat not serious 14.3 3. Neutral 17.3 4. Somewhat serious 22.1 5. Very serious 20.8 6. Don't know 6.1 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 h. Litter 1. Not at all serious 17.7 2. Somewhat not serious 19.9
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% 3. Neutral 21.2 4. Somewhat serious 12.6 5. Very serious 28.1 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 17.3 2. Somewhat not serious 16.0 3. Neutral 18.2 4. Somewhat serious 19.0 5. Very serious 24.2 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 5.2 99.9 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 26.0 2. Somewhat not serious 19.0 3. Neutral 18.6 4. Somewhat serious 14.3 5. Very serious 17.3 6. Don't know 4.8 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 28.1 2. Somewhat not serious 23.4 3. Neutral 23.8 4. Somewhat serious 12.1 5. Very serious 9.5 6. Don't know 3.0 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 7.4 2. Somewhat not serious 4.3 3. Neutral 9.5 4. Somewhat serious 15.6 5. Very serious 62.8 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 12.6 Somewhat disagree 10.4 Neither agree nor disagree 14.7 Somewhat agree 21.2 Strongly agree 39.4 Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0
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% 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 37.7 Somewhat disagree 15.6 Neither agree nor disagree 11.7 Somewhat agree 15.2 Strongly agree 17.7 Don't know/Refused 2.2 100.1 Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 8.2 2 5.6 3 15.2 4 20.3 5. Extremely important 47.6 6. Don't know/Refused 3.0 99.9 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 6.5 2 3.5 3 9.5 4 26.0 5. Extremely important 53.2 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 6.9 2 4.8 3 14.7 4 28.6 5. Extremely important 43.7 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 5.6 2 6.5 3 12.1 4 19.5 5. Extremely important 55.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 10.0 2 4.8 3 15.6 4 25.5 5. Extremely important 44.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.1 f. Forested areas 1. Not at all important 9.5
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% 2 3.5 3 12.6 4 22.1 5. Extremely important 52.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0 100.1 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 6.1 2 2.6 3 9.1 4 22.1 5. Extremely important 60.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.1 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 9.5 2 7.8 3 14.3 4 23.8 5. Extremely important 44.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 8.7 2 6.1 3 16.9 4 30.7 5. Extremely important 37.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.1 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 16.0 2 10.8 3 20.8 4 22.9 5. Extremely important 28.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 99.9 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 40.3 2 14.3 3 16.9 4 16.9 5. Extremely important 10.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.1 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 21.6 2 9.1 3 16.9 4 18.6 5. Extremely important 32.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7
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% 99.9 m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 11.7 2 7.4 3 18.6 4 16.5 5. Extremely important 40.7 6. Don't know/Refused 5.2 100.1 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 9.1 2 7.4 3 15.6 4 25.5 5. Extremely important 42.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 4.3 2 6.1 3 11.7 4 24.2 5. Extremely important 53.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 6.9 2 3.9 3 17.3 4 23.8 5. Extremely important 47.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 11.7 2. Don't support 5.2 3. Neutral 18.6 4. Somewhat support 23.4 5. Strongly support 39.4 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 14.7 2. Don't support 8.7 3. Neutral 18.6 4. Somewhat support 17.3 5. Strongly support 39.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space
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% 1. Strongly don't support 6.1 2. Don't support 7.4 3. Neutral 13.4 4. Somewhat support 19.5 5. Strongly support 51.1 6. Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.1 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 5.6 2. Don't support 2.2 3. Neutral 7.4 4. Somewhat support 20.8 5. Strongly support 64.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.1 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 5.6 2. Don't support 5.6 3. Neutral 10.0 4. Somewhat support 23.8 5. Strongly support 54.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 5.2 2. Don't support 4.3 3. Neutral 13.9 4. Somewhat support 18.6 5. Strongly support 57.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 10.0 2. Don't support 10.0 3. Neutral 15.2 4. Somewhat support 17.7 5. Strongly support 44.6 6. Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.1 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 64.1 2. Don't support 14.7 3. Neutral 6.5 4. Somewhat support 5.6 5. Strongly support 7.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities. They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 63.2
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% 2. No Skip to Question 23 33.3 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 3.5 100.0 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 1.7 2. 0.9 3. 6.5 4. 16.5 5. Extremely important 37.7 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 36.8 100.1 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 0.9 2. 0.9 3. 3.5 4. 12.6 5. Extremely important 45.0 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 36.8 100.1 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 3.9 2. 3.0 3. 9.1 4. 16.0 5. Extremely important 30.3 6. Don't know 0.9 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 36.8 100.0 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 49.4 2. No 36.8 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 7.8 4. Don't know 6.1 5. Refused 0.0 100.1 b Respectful 1. Yes 59.3 2. No 22.9 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 12.6
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% 4. Don't know 5.2 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Open-minded 1. Yes 51.9 2. No 35.5 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 7.4 4. Don't know 5.2 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 d. Divisive 1. Yes 50.2 2. No 28.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 16.5 4. Don't know 5.2 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 40.7 2. No 38.5 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 13.4 4. Don't know 7.4 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 22.9 2. No 57.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 16.5 4. Don't know 3.5 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 43.3 2. No 35.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 12.1 4. Don't know 9.1 5. Refused 0.4 100.0 f. Constructive 1. Yes 50.6 2. No 29.9 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 13.0 4. Don't know 6.5 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 23.4 Somewhat disagree 15.6 Neither agree nor disagree 13.9 Somewhat agree 19.9 Strongly agree 26.4 Don't know 0.9 Refused 0.0
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% 100.1 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 53.2 Television 41.6 Radio 3.9 Internet 0.4 Don't know 0.4 No response 0.4 99.9 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 80.1 Radio 0.9 Internet 1.3 Local government agencies 3.5 Friends or family members 8.2 Others 1.7 Does not receive any 1.7 Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.0 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 10.8 Somewhat dissatisfied 12.6 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 29.0 Somewhat satisfied 29.0 Very satisfied 14.7 I don't read the local paper 3.0 Refused 0.9 100.0 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 19.9 Public water company 80.1 Don't know 0.0 Refused 0.0 100.0 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 0.4 1-5 years 5.6 6-10 years 6.9 11-20 years 13.9 More than 20 years 73.2 Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 44.6 Widowed 18.2 Divorced 13.4 Separated 6.1 Never been married 17.3 No response 0.4 100.0
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% 31. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own 79.7 Rent 16.0 Other 3.9 No response 0.4 100.0 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 42.4 Working part-time 8.2 In school 1.3 Homemaker 6.1 Unemployed 6.1 Retired; disabled 35.5 Refused 0.4 100.0 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 6.1 25 to 34 14.3 35 to 49 21.2 50 to 64 30.7 65 and over 27.7 Refused 0.0 100.0 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 7.8 12 years (high school graduate) 37.2 13-15 years (some college) 32.5 16 years (college graduate) 14.3 More than 16 years (graduate school) 7.8 Refused 0.4 100.0 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 68.8 1 13.0 2 11.3 3 3.5 4 3.5 100.1 36. How many are age 65 and over? 0 70.6 1 21.6 2 7.8 100.0 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 0.4 No 99.1 Refused 0.4 99.9 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 38.1
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% Caucasian/White 58.9 Other 2.6 Refused 0.4 100.0
39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 19.9 $20,000 to 39,999 23.4 $40,000 to 59,999 14.3 $60,000 to $79,999 9.5 $80,000 to $99,999 6.5 $100,000 or more 6.5 Refused 19.9 100.0 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 39.4 Female 60.6 100.0
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(N)
(231) (231)
(2) (1) (1) (30) (1) (113) (26) (23) (12) (17) (2) (3) (231)
(27) (29) (64) (51) (58) (2) (231)
(43) (43) (69) (48) (26) (2) (0) (231)
(122) (69) (25) (7) (5) (3) (0) (231)
(48) (55) (38) (46) (41)
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(N) (3) (0) (231)
(80) (63) (49) (27) (5) (7) (0) (231)
(76) (46) (48) (34) (16) (0) (11) (231)
(37) (42) (60) (55) (15) (22) (0) (231)
(84) (65) (47) (22) (12) (1) (0) (231)
(8) (20) (46) (95) (57) (5) (0) (231)
(44) (33) (49) (61)
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(N) (40) (4) (0) (231)
(31) (42) (75) (50) (30) (3) (0) (231)
(40) (40) (69) (44) (28) (10) (0) (231)
(46) (45) (50) (58) (26) (6) (0) (231)
(40) (34) (82) (59) (16) (0) (0) (231)
(20) (26) (52) (70) (62) (1) (0) (231)
(29) (1)
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(N) (1) (4) (14) (8) (7) (9) (128) (1) (10) (2) (1) (2) (1) (11) (2) (0) (231)
(82) (100) (44) (5) (231)
(7) (150) (72) (2) (231)
(52) (155) (24) (231)
(93) (48) (46) (27) (12) (5) (0) (231)
(57) (56) (46)
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(N) (28) (30) (14) (0) (231)
(113) (46) (29) (25) (14) (4) (0) (231)
(70) (51) (40) (31) (30) (9) (0) (231)
(89) (45) (38) (34) (25) (0) (0) (231)
(75) (39) (45) (36) (30) (6) (0) (231)
(45) (33) (40) (51) (48) (14) (0) (231)
(41) (46)
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(N) (49) (29) (65) (1) (0) (231)
(40) (37) (42) (44) (56) (0) (12) (231)
(60) (44) (43) (33) (40) (11) (0) (231)
(65) (54) (55) (28) (22) (7) (0) (231)
(17) (10) (22) (36) (145) (1) (0) (231)
(29) (24) (34) (49) (91) (4) (231)
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(N)
(87) (36) (27) (35) (41) (5) (231)
(19) (13) (35) (47) (110) (7) (231)
(15) (8) (22) (60) (123) (3) (231)
(16) (11) (34) (66) (101) (3) (231)
(13) (15) (28) (45) (128) (2) (231)
(23) (11) (36) (59) (102) (0) (231)
(22)
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(N) (8) (29) (51) (121) (0) (231)
(14) (6) (21) (51) (139) (0) (231)
(22) (18) (33) (55) (102) (1) (231)
(20) (14) (39) (71) (87) (0) (231)
(37) (25) (48) (53) (65) (3) (231)
(93) (33) (39) (39) (23) (4) (231)
(50) (21) (39) (43) (74) (4)
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(N) (231)
(27) (17) (43) (38) (94) (12) (231)
(21) (17) (36) (59) (97) (1) (231)
(10) (14) (27) (56) (123) (1) (231)
(16) (9) (40) (55) (109) (2) (231)
(27) (12) (43) (54) (91) (4) (231)
(34) (20) (43) (40) (90) (4) (231)
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(N) (14) (17) (31) (45) (118) (6) (231)
(13) (5) (17) (48) (148) (0) (231)
(13) (13) (23) (55) (126) (1) (231)
(12) (10) (32) (43) (132) (2) (231)
(23) (23) (35) (41) (103) (6) (231)
(148) (34) (15) (13) (18) (3) (231)
(146)
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(N) (77) (8) (231)
(4) (2) (15) (38) (87) (0) (0) (85) (231)
(2) (2) (8) (29) (104) (1) (0) (85) (231)
(9) (7) (21) (37) (70) (2) (0) (85) (231)
(114) (85) (18) (14) (0) (231)
(137) (53) (29)
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(N) (12) (0) (231)
(120) (82) (17) (12) (0) (231)
(116) (65) (38) (12) (0) (231)
(94) (89) (31) (17) (0) (231)
(53) (132) (38) (8) (0) (231)
(100) (81) (28) (21) (1) (231)
(117) (69) (30) (15) (0) (231)
(54) (36) (32) (46) (61) (2) (0)
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(N) (231)
(123) (96) (9) (1) (1) (1) (231)
(185) (2) (3) (8) (19) (4) (4) (6) 231
(25) (29) (67) (67) (34) (7) (2) (231)
(46) (185) (0) (0) (231)
(1) (13) (16) (32) (169) (0) (231)
(103) (42) (31) (14) (40) (1) (231)
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(N)
(184) (37) (9) (1) (231)
(98) (19) (3) (14) (14) (82) (1) (231)
(14) (33) (49) (71) (64) (0) (231)
(18) (86) (75) (33) (18) (1) (231)
(159) (30) (26) (8) (8) (231)
(163) (50) (18) (231)
(1) (229) (1) (231)
(88)
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(N) (136) (6) (1) (231)
(46) (54) (33) (22) (15) (15) (46) (231)
(91) (140) (231)
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% (N) Which county do you live in? Cabarrus 100.0 (230) 100.0 (230) What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? Charlotte 1.3 (3) Huntersville 0.4 (1) Concord 56.5 (130) Davidson 1.7 (4) Harrisburg 13.0 (30) Kannapolis 23.5 (54) Mount Pleasant 3.0 (7) Midland 0.4 (1) 100.0 (230) On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 1.3 (3) 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 1.7 (4) 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 17.8 (41) 4. Somewhat satisfied 37.8 (87) 5. Very satisfied 40.4 (93) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 (2) 99.9 (230) On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? Educational opportunities 1. Poor 2.2 (5) 2. Fair 6.5 (15) 3. Average 25.7 (59) 4. Good 37.0 (85) 5. Excellent 23.5 (54) 6. Don't know 5.2 (12) 7. No response 0.0 (0) 100.1 (230) Job opportunities 1. Poor 10.4 (24) 2. Fair 22.6 (52) 3. Average 29.6 (68) 4. Good 18.3 (42) 5. Excellent 10.9 (25) 6. Don't know 8.3 (19) 7. No response 0.0 (0) 100.1 (230) Parks and open space 1. Poor 3.5 (8) 2. Fair 6.1 (14) 3. Average 28.7 (66) 4. Good 38.3 (88) 5. Excellent 21.7 (50) 6. Don't know 1.7 (4) 7. No response 100.0 (230) Cultural and arts activities
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% (N) 1. Poor 10.0 (23) 2. Fair 19.1 (44) 3. Average 39.1 (90) 4. Good 19.6 (45) 5. Excellent 5.2 (12) 6. Don't know 7.0 (16) 7. No response 100.0 (230) Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 3.5 (8) 2. Fair 7.4 (17) 3. Average 28.7 (66) 4. Good 27.8 (64) 5. Excellent 15.7 (36) 6. Don't know 16.5 (38) 7. No response 0.4 (1) 100.0 (230) Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 3.0 (7) 2. Fair 7.0 (16) 3. Average 21.3 (49) 4. Good 33.5 (77) 5. Excellent 10.4 (24) 6. Don't know 24.8 (57) 7. No response 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 3.5 (8) 2. Fair 6.5 (15) 3. Average 19.6 (45) 4. Good 33.5 (77) 5. Excellent 36.1 (83) 6. Don't know 0.9 (2) 7. No response 0.0 (0) 100.1 (230) Air quality 1. Poor 3.5 (8) 2. Fair 3.9 (9) 3. Average 27.0 (62) 4. Good 42.6 (98) 5. Excellent 20.9 (48) 6. Don't know 2.2 (5) 7. No response 0.0 (0) 100.1 (230) Water quality 1. Poor 6.1 (14) 2. Fair 10.9 (25) 3. Average 26.1 (60) 4. Good 33.0 (76) 5. Excellent 20.0 (46) 6. Don't know 3.5 (8) 7. No response 0.4 (1) 100.0 (230)
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% (N) Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 6.1 (14) 2. Fair 3.9 (9) 3. Average 16.5 (38) 4. Good 31.3 (72) 5. Excellent 39.6 (91) 6. Don't know 2.6 (6) 7. No response 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Availability of housing 1. Poor 3.5 (8) 2. Fair 6.1 (14) 3. Average 11.3 (26) 4. Good 33.0 (76) 5. Excellent 40.9 (94) 6. Don't know 5.2 (12) 7. No response 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 7.0 (16) 2. Fair 8.3 (19) 3. Average 24.8 (57) 4. Good 36.1 (83) 5. Excellent 16.1 (37) 6. Don't know 7.8 (18) 7. No response 0.0 (0) 100.1 (230) Crime and public safety 1. Poor 4.3 (10) 2. Fair 8.7 (20) 3. Average 27.4 (63) 4. Good 45.7 (105) 5. Excellent 13.0 (30) 6. Don't know 0.9 (2) 7. No response 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Traffic congestion 1. Poor 14.8 (34) 2. Fair 28.3 (65) 3. Average 28.3 (65) 4. Good 20.9 (48) 5. Excellent 7.8 (18) 6. Don't know 0.0 (0) 7. No response 0.0 (0) 100.1 (230) What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only) Education 17.4 (40) Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 12.2 (28) Other Infrastructure 2.2 (5) Growth and Development 13.9 (32) Environment/Preservation 4.8 (11) Crime/Public Safety 7.4 (17)
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% (N) Government 2.6 (6) Taxes 4.8 (11) Public Transportation 0.4 (1) Healthcare/Social Services 2.6 (6) Economic Development/Jobs 17.8 (41) Immigration 2.2 (5) Youth/Children 1.7 (4) Race Issues 0.4 (1) Housing 0.4 (1) Other 0.4 (1) Don't know 8.3 (19) Refused 0.4 (1) 100.0 (230) Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 54.8 (126) Remain the same 26.1 (60) Decline 18.7 (43) Don't know/Refused 0.4 (1) 100.0 (230) Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 61.7 (142) Too slow 3.9 (9) About right 32.6 (75) Don't know/Refused 1.7 (4) 100.0 (230) Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 23.5 (54) We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 68.7 (158) Don't know/Refused 7.8 (18) 100.0 (230) On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 12.2 (28) 2. Somewhat not serious 20.4 (47) 3. Neutral 32.6 (75) 4. Somewhat serious 23.0 (53) 5. Very serious 10.4 (24) 6. Don't know 1.3 (3) 7. Refused 0.0 (0) 99.9 (230) Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 10.4 (24) 2. Somewhat not serious 19.1 (44) 3. Neutral 28.7 (66) 4. Somewhat serious 24.8 (57) 5. Very serious 11.7 (27) 6. Don't know 5.2 (12) 7. Refused 0.0 (0)
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% (N) 99.9 (230) Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 6.1 (14) 2. Somewhat not serious 11.3 (26) 3. Neutral 25.7 (59) 4. Somewhat serious 29.6 (68) 5. Very serious 23.9 (55) 6. Don't know 3.5 (8) 7. Refused 0.0 (0) 100.1 (230) The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 7.0 (16) 2. Somewhat not serious 11.7 (27) 3. Neutral 34.3 (79) 4. Somewhat serious 27.0 (62) 5. Very serious 17.8 (41) 6. Don't know 2.2 (5) 7. Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 7.4 (17) 2. Somewhat not serious 7.8 (18) 3. Neutral 23.0 (53) 4. Somewhat serious 26.1 (60) 5. Very serious 35.2 (81) 6. Don't know 0.4 (1) 7. Refused 0.0 (0) 99.9 (230) Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 14.8 (34) 2. Somewhat not serious 23.9 (55) 3. Neutral 24.3 (56) 4. Somewhat serious 23.5 (54) 5. Very serious 12.2 (28) 6. Don't know 1.3 (3) 7. Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 7.0 (16) 2. Somewhat not serious 5.2 (12) 3. Neutral 12.6 (29) 4. Somewhat serious 23.5 (54) 5. Very serious 43.0 (99) 6. Don't know 8.7 (20) 7. Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Litter 1. Not at all serious 10.4 (24) 2. Somewhat not serious 20.9 (48) 3. Neutral 29.6 (68) 4. Somewhat serious 20.9 (48) 5. Very serious 17.8 (41) 6. Don't know 0.4 (1)
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% (N) 7. Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 14.8 (34) 2. Somewhat not serious 19.6 (45) 3. Neutral 29.6 (68) 4. Somewhat serious 14.8 (34) 5. Very serious 14.3 (33) 6. Don't know 7.0 (16) 7. Refused 0.0 (0) 100.1 (230) Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 7.8 (18) 2. Somewhat not serious 9.1 (21) 3. Neutral 23.9 (55) 4. Somewhat serious 28.3 (65) 5. Very serious 26.1 (60) 6. Don't know 4.3 (10) 7. Refused 0.4 (1) 99.9 (230) Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 15.2 (35) 2. Somewhat not serious 22.6 (52) 3. Neutral 29.1 (67) 4. Somewhat serious 17.0 (39) 5. Very serious 10.4 (24) 6. Don't know 5.7 (13) 7. Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 7.4 (17) 2. Somewhat not serious 16.5 (38) 3. Neutral 22.2 (51) 4. Somewhat serious 26.1 (60) 5. Very serious 22.6 (52) 6. Don't know 4.8 (11) 7. Refused 0.4 (1) 100.0 (230) On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 19.6 (45) Somewhat disagree 16.5 (38) Neither agree nor disagree 25.2 (58) Somewhat agree 15.7 (36) Strongly agree 19.6 (45) Don't know/Refused 3.5 (8) 100.1 (230) Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 50.9 (117) Somewhat disagree 17.4 (40) Neither agree nor disagree 11.3 (26)
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% (N) Somewhat agree 10.0 (23) Strongly agree 8.3 (19) Don't know/Refused 2.2 (5) 100.1 (230) Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 3.9 (9) 2 3.0 (7) 3 21.7 (50) 4 37.0 (85) 5. Extremely important 33.9 (78) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 (1) 99.9 (230) Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 2.6 (6) 2 2.2 (5) 3 19.1 (44) 4 39.1 (90) 5. Extremely important 37.0 (85) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 1.3 (3) 2 3.9 (9) 3 20.0 (46) 4 35.2 (81) 5. Extremely important 39.6 (91) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 2.6 (6) 2 5.7 (13) 3 17.4 (40) 4 27.8 (64) 5. Extremely important 46.1 (106) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 (1) 100.0 (230) River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 2.2 (5) 2 4.8 (11) 3 22.2 (51) 4 33.0 (76) 5. Extremely important 35.7 (82) 6. Don't know/Refused 2.2 (5) 100.1 (230) Forested areas 1. Not at all important 4.3 (10) 2 4.3 (10) 3 17 (39) 4 32.6 (75) 5. Extremely important 40.9 (94)
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% (N) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 (2) 100.0 (230) Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 3.9 (9) 2 2.6 (6) 3 20.4 (47) 4 37.4 (86) 5. Extremely important 35.7 (82) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 3.0 (7) 2 6.1 (14) 3 23.5 (54) 4 36.5 (84) 5. Extremely important 30.9 (71) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Sports fields 1. Not at all important 8.3 (19) 2 9.1 (21) 3 29.1 (67) 4 29.1 (67) 5. Extremely important 24.3 (56) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 (0) 99.9 (230) Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 7.4 (17) 2 8.3 (19) 3 27.0 (62) 4 33.0 (76) 5. Extremely important 23.9 (55) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 (1) 100.0 (230) Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 32.2 (74) 2 22.2 (51) 3 23.5 (54) 4 12.2 (28) 5. Extremely important 8.7 (20) 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 (3) 100.1 (230) Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 30.4 (70) 2 26.1 (60) 3 21.3 (49) 4 7.4 (17) 5. Extremely important 14.3 (33) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 (1) 99.9 (230) Floodplains 1. Not at all important 6.1 (14) 2 8.3 (19)
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% (N) 3 26.5 (61) 4 24.3 (56) 5. Extremely important 30.9 (71) 6. Don't know/Refused 3.9 (9) 100.0 (230) Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 4.3 (10) 2 5.2 (12) 3 20.9 (48) 4 33.0 (76) 5. Extremely important 35.2 (81) 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 (3) 99.9 (230) Farms 1. Not at all important 4.3 (10) 2 2.6 (6) 3 20.0 (46) 4 33.9 (78) 5. Extremely important 38.3 (88) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 (2) 100.0 (230) Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 1.3 (3) 2 3.9 (9) 3 20.9 (48) 4 33.0 (76) 5. Extremely important 40.4 (93) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 (1) 99.9 (230) As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 5.7 (13) 2. Don't support 5.7 (13) 3. Neutral 14.3 (33) 4. Somewhat support 28.7 (66) 5. Strongly support 44.8 (103) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 (2) 100.1 (230) Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 3.5 (8) 2. Don't support 7.0 (16) 3. Neutral 17.0 (39) 4. Somewhat support 26.1 (60) 5. Strongly support 44.3 (102) 6. Don't know/Refused 2.2 (5) 100.1 (230) Require developers to set aside land for open space 1. Strongly don't support 4.3 (10) 2. Don't support 3.9 (9) 3. Neutral 7.4 (17) 4. Somewhat support 30.0 (69)
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% (N) 5. Strongly support 52.6 (121) 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 (4) 99.9 (230) Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 1.7 (4) 2. Don't support 3.9 (9) 3. Neutral 5.7 (13) 4. Somewhat support 23.0 (53) 5. Strongly support 65.2 (150) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 (1) 99.9 (230) Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 3.0 (7) 2. Don't support 3.5 (8) 3. Neutral 10.4 (24) 4. Somewhat support 17.4 (40) 5. Strongly support 64.8 (149) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 (2) 100.0 (230) Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 2.6 (6) 2. Don't support 3.5 (8) 3. Neutral 14.3 (33) 4. Somewhat support 26.1 (60) 5. Strongly support 53.5 (123) 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 6.1 (14) 2. Don't support 3.9 (9) 3. Neutral 9.1 (21) 4. Somewhat support 20.4 (47) 5. Strongly support 59.1 (136) 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 (3) 99.9 (230) Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 64.8 (149) 2. Don't support 13.0 (30) 3. Neutral 10.4 (24) 4. Somewhat support 6.1 (14) 5. Strongly support 4.3 (10) 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 (3) 99.9 (230) Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities. They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 67.8 (156) 2. No Skip to Question 23 25.7 (59) 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 6.5 (15) 100.0 (230) On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important,
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% (N) please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 0.9 (2) 2. 0.9 (2) 3. 8.7 (20) 4. 26.1 (60) 5. Extremely important 31.3 (72) 6. Don't know 0.0 (0) 7. Refused 0.0 (0) 98. Skipped question 32.2 (74) 100.1 (230) Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 1.3 (3) 2. 0.9 (2) 3. 3.0 (7) 4. 19.1 (44) 5. Extremely important 43.5 (100) 6. Don't know 0.0 (0) 7. Refused 0.0 (0) 98. Skipped question 32.2 (74) 100.0 (230) Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 6.1 (14) 2. 7.8 (18) 3. 18.3 (42) 4. 21.7 (50) 5. Extremely important 13.0 (30) 6. Don't know 0.9 (2) 7. Refused 0.0 (0) 98. Skipped question 32.2 (74) 100.0 (230) Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) Fact-based 1. Yes 50.0 (115) 2. No 30.4 (70) 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 7.4 (17) 4. Don't know 11.7 (27) 5. Refused 0.4 (1) 99.9 (230) Respectful 1. Yes 63.0 (145) 2. No 22.6 (52) 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 7.8 (18) 4. Don't know 6.5 (15) 5. Refused 0.0 (0) 99.9 (230) Open-minded
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% (N) 1. Yes 43.9 (101) 2. No 37.8 (87) 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 12.2 (28) 4. Don't know 6.1 (14) 5. Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Divisive 1. Yes 49.6 (114) 2. No 29.6 (68) 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 12.2 (28) 4. Don't know 8.7 (20) 5. Refused 0.0 (0) 100.1 (230) Sensationalized 1. Yes 47.8 (110) 2. No 37.0 (85) 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 7.8 (18) 4. Don't know 7.4 (17) 5. Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Disrespectful 1. Yes 18.3 (42) 2. No 65.7 (151) 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 10.9 (25) 4. Don't know 5.2 (12) 5. Refused 0.0 (0) 100.1 (230) Solution oriented 1. Yes 53.0 (122) 2. No 30.9 (71) 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 8.7 (20) 4. Don't know 7.4 (17) 5. Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Constructive 1. Yes 57.8 (133) 2. No 24.3 (56) 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 12.6 (29) 4. Don't know 5.2 (12) 5. Refused 0.0 (0) 99.9 (230) I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 18.3 (42) Somewhat disagree 14.8 (34) Neither agree nor disagree 22.6 (52) Somewhat agree 24.3 (56) Strongly agree 17.8 (41) Don't know 2.2 (5) Refused 0.0 (0) 100.0 (230) Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 43.9 (101)
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% (N) Television 40.4 (93) Radio 8.7 (20) Internet 3.5 (8) Don't know 0.9 (2) No response 3.5 (8) 100 230 From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 56.1 (129) TV 18.3 (42) Radio 2.6 (6) Internet 3.0 (7) Local government agencies 0.9 (2) Business organizations 0.4 (1) Friends or family members 8.3 (19) 26 Neighborhood/community newsletter 0.9 (2) 27 Neighborhood flyers 0.4 (1) 29 Utility bill inserts 0.9 (2) 30 Church 0.4 (1) 32 Kannapolis Magazine (monthly) 0.4 (1) Don't know/Refused 7.4 (17) 100.0 230 Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 7.8 (18) Somewhat dissatisfied 13.5 (31) Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 30.0 (69) Somewhat satisfied 25.2 (58) Very satisfied 10.0 (23) I don't read the local paper 12.6 (29) Refused 0.9 (2) 100.0 (230) Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 26.5 (61) Public water company 73.0 (168) Don't know 0.4 (1) Refused 0.0 (0) 99.9 (230) How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 5.7 (13) 1-5 years 17.0 (39) 6-10 years 15.7 (36) 11-20 years 20.4 (47) More than 20 years 40.9 (94) Don't know/Refused 0.4 (1) 100.1 (230) Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 63.9 (147) No longer married 20.0 (46) Never been married 15.7 (36) No response 0.4 (1) 100.0 (230) Do you own or rent your current residence?
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% (N) Own 80.4 (185) Rent 17.8 (41) Other 0.9 (2) No response 0.9 (2) 100.0 (230) Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 48.7 (112) Working part-time 11.3 (26) In school 3.0 (7) Homemaker 7.4 (17) Unemployed 1.3 (3) Retired; disabled 27.4 (63) Refused 0.9 (2) 100.0 (230) What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 7.0 (16) 25 to 34 17.0 (39) 35 to 49 27.4 (63) 50 to 64 27.4 (63) 65 and over 20.0 (46) Refused 1.3 (3) 100.1 (230) What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 10.4 (24) 12 years (high school graduate) 22.2 (51) 13-15 years (some college) 32.6 (75) 16 years (college graduate) 20.9 (48) More than 16 years (graduate school) 13.0 (30) Refused 0.9 (2) 100.0 (230) How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 67.0 (154) 1 15.2 (35) 2 9.6 (22) 3 3.9 (9) 4 2.6 (6) 5 0.4 (1) 6 0.4 (1) Refused 0.9 (2) 100.0 (230) How many are age 65 and over? 0 76.1 (175) 1 16.1 (37) 2 7.0 (16) Refused 0.9 (2) 100.1 (230) Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 2.6 (6) No 96.5 (222) Refused 0.9 (2)
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% (N) 100.0 (230) What is your race? African-American/Black 9.6 (22) Caucasian/White 84.3 (194) Other 4.3 (10) No response 1.7 (4) 99.9 (230) How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 8.7 (20) $20,000 to 39,999 17.4 (40) $40,000 to 59,999 20.0 (46) $60,000 to $79,999 13.5 (31) $80,000 to $99,999 10.4 (24) $100,000 or more 13.9 (32) Refused 16.1 (37) 100.0 (230) Is the respondent male or female? Male 53.5 (123) Female 46.5 (107) 100.0 (230)
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% 1. Which county do you live in? Catawba 100.0 100.0 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 1 Charlotte 0.4 61 Vale 2.5 62 Newton 14.6 64 Conover 15.1 67 Hickory 41.4 70 Catawba 4.2 71 Claremont 4.6 72 Maiden 10.0 76 Taylorsville 0.4 77 Long View 0.8 82 Terrell 0.4 86 Brookford 0.4 88 Sherrills Ford 3.8 91 Denver 1.3 100.0 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 1.3 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 5.9 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 16.3 4. Somewhat satisfied 33.9 5. Very satisfied 42.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.1 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 2.1 2. Fair 6.3 3. Average 16.7 4. Good 38.5 5. Excellent 31.0 6. Don't know 5.4 7. No response 0.0 100.0 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 16.7 2. Fair 20.5 3. Average 33.9 4. Good 13.8 5. Excellent 4.6 6. Don't know 10.5 7. No response 0.0 100.0 c. Parks and open space 1. Poor 2.9 2. Fair 9.6 3. Average 18.8
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% 4. Good 38.1 5. Excellent 27.2 6. Don't know 3.3 7. No response 0.0 99.9 d. Cultural and arts activities 1. Poor 7.9 2. Fair 15.1 3. Average 23.0 4. Good 31.0 5. Excellent 16.3 6. Don't know 6.7 7. No response 0.0 100.0 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 4.6 2. Fair 9.2 3. Average 25.1 4. Good 26.4 5. Excellent 20.9 6. Don't know 13.4 7. No response 0.4 100.0 f. Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 4.6 2. Fair 8.8 3. Average 21.3 4. Good 25.1 5. Excellent 16.3 6. Don't know 23.8 7. No response 0.0 99.9 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 2.9 2. Fair 7.1 3. Average 15.9 4. Good 36.8 5. Excellent 36.0 6. Don't know 1.3 7. No response 0.0 100.0 h. Air quality 1. Poor 6.3 2. Fair 12.6 3. Average 16.3 4. Good 40.2 5. Excellent 22.6 6. Don't know 2.1 7. No response 0.0 100.1 i. Water quality 1. Poor 3.8 2. Fair 7.1
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% 3. Average 15.9 4. Good 38.9 5. Excellent 30.1 6. Don't know 4.2 7. No response 0.0 100.0 j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 4.6 2. Fair 5.4 3. Average 15.9 4. Good 40.2 5. Excellent 32.2 6. Don't know 1.7 7. No response 0.0 100.0 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 2.5 2. Fair 6.3 3. Average 15.1 4. Good 33.9 5. Excellent 37.2 6. Don't know 5.0 7. No response 0.0 100.0 l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 5.4 2. Fair 6.3 3. Average 19.2 4. Good 34.3 5. Excellent 27.2 6. Don't know 7.5 7. No response 0.0 99.9 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 5.9 2. Fair 7.9 3. Average 27.6 4. Good 37.7 5. Excellent 19.7 6. Don't know 1.3 7. No response 0.0 100.1 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 11.7 2. Fair 12.1 3. Average 28.0 4. Good 28.9 5. Excellent 18.4 6. Don't know 0.8 7. No response 0.0 99.9 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only)
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% Education 10.5 Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 5.9 Other Infrastructure 1.3 Growth and Development 5.9 Environment/Preservation 5.0 Crime/Public Safety 6.3 Government 5.0 Taxes 2.5 Public Transportation 0.4 Healthcare/Social Services 2.5 Economic Development/Jobs 25.1 Immigration 5.4 Youth Issues 3.8 Race 0.8 Art/Culture 0.4 Housing 0.8 Other 2.9 Don't Know 15.1 No Response 0.4 100.0 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? 47.7 Improve 31.4 Remain the same 17.2 Decline 3.8 Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 26.4 Too slow 15.5 About right 55.1 Don't know/Refused 2.9 99.9 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 15.9 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 73.6 Don't know/Refused 10.5 100.0 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 19.7 2. Somewhat not serious 23.0 3. Neutral 23.8 4. Somewhat serious 20.9 5. Very serious 11.3 6. Don't know 1.3 7. Refused 0.0 100.0
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% b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 14.6 2. Somewhat not serious 13.8 3. Neutral 24.7 4. Somewhat serious 24.7 5. Very serious 17.2 6. Don't know 4.6 7. Refused 0.4 100.0 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 29.3 2. Somewhat not serious 19.7 3. Neutral 23.8 4. Somewhat serious 13.0 5. Very serious 8.8 6. Don't know 5.4 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 19.2 2. Somewhat not serious 14.6 3. Neutral 25.1 4. Somewhat serious 24.7 5. Very serious 12.6 6. Don't know 3.8 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 15.9 2. Somewhat not serious 21.3 3. Neutral 27.2 4. Somewhat serious 21.3 5. Very serious 13.8 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 21.8 2. Somewhat not serious 20.9 3. Neutral 23.0 4. Somewhat serious 20.9 5. Very serious 12.1 6. Don't know 1.3 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 8.8 2. Somewhat not serious 9.6 3. Neutral 17.6 4. Somewhat serious 30.1 5. Very serious 18.8 6. Don't know 15.1 7. Refused 0.0
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% 100.0 h. Litter 1. Not at all serious 15.9 2. Somewhat not serious 23.8 3. Neutral 22.2 4. Somewhat serious 23.4 5. Very serious 14.6 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 17.6 2. Somewhat not serious 18.4 3. Neutral 21.8 4. Somewhat serious 17.6 5. Very serious 15.1 6. Don't know 9.6 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 14.2 2. Somewhat not serious 14.2 3. Neutral 19.7 4. Somewhat serious 22.6 5. Very serious 20.9 6. Don't know 7.9 7. Refused 0.4 99.9 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 29.7 2. Somewhat not serious 28.0 3. Neutral 19.7 4. Somewhat serious 11.7 5. Very serious 2.5 6. Don't know 8.4 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 5.9 2. Somewhat not serious 13.0 3. Neutral 20.5 4. Somewhat serious 22.6 5. Very serious 31.8 6. Don't know 6.3 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 16.7 Somewhat disagree 15.5 Neither agree nor disagree 17.2
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% Somewhat agree 29.3 Strongly agree 19.2 Don't know/Refused 2.1 100.0 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 40.2 Somewhat disagree 26.4 Neither agree nor disagree 14.2 Somewhat agree 10.9 Strongly agree 7.1 Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.1 Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 4.2 2 3.8 3 14.6 4 31.8 5. Extremely important 45.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 1.3 2 2.5 3 14.2 4 36.8 5. Extremely important 44.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 100.0 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 2.1 2 2.9 3 10.9 4 28.5 5. Extremely important 54.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 100.0 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 2.5 3 11.3 4 28.5 5. Extremely important 55.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 2.1 2 2.5 3 15.1 4 32.2 5. Extremely important 47.3
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% 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 100.0 f. Forested areas 1. Not at all important 2.9 2 2.1 3 12.6 4 28 5. Extremely important 53.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 100.0 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 3.3 3 12.6 4 33.5 5. Extremely important 48.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 2.5 2 3.8 3 21.3 4 32.6 5. Extremely important 39.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 99.9 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 7.5 2 6.7 3 24.3 4 29.3 5. Extremely important 31.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.1 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 7.9 2 8.4 3 25.5 4 26.8 5. Extremely important 31.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 32.2 2 13.4 3 24.3 4 19.2 5. Extremely important 10.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 25.9 2 17.6
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% 3 18.0 4 18.0 5. Extremely important 18.4 6. Don't know/Refused 2.1 100.0 m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 6.7 2 4.6 3 24.3 4 23.4 5. Extremely important 32.2 6. Don't know/Refused 8.8 100.0 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 3.8 2 2.5 3 17.2 4 27.6 5. Extremely important 47.7 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.1 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 2.9 2 5.4 3 12.6 4 27.6 5. Extremely important 50.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 99.9 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 2.5 2 1.7 3 15.5 4 31.4 5. Extremely important 48.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 100.0 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 5.9 2. Don't support 4.6 3. Neutral 14.6 4. Somewhat support 28.9 5. Strongly support 44.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.1 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 7.9 2. Don't support 6.7 3. Neutral 16.7 4. Somewhat support 25.5
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% 5. Strongly support 41.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 99.9 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space 1. Strongly don't support 3.8 2. Don't support 4.2 3. Neutral 9.6 4. Somewhat support 22.2 5. Strongly support 59.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.1 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 0.8 2. Don't support 0.8 3. Neutral 8.4 4. Somewhat support 19.7 5. Strongly support 69.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 6.7 2. Don't support 6.7 3. Neutral 11.3 4. Somewhat support 24.7 5. Strongly support 50.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 1.3 2. Don't support 4.6 3. Neutral 13.4 4. Somewhat support 23.4 5. Strongly support 56.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 100.0 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 3.3 2. Don't support 2.5 3. Neutral 8.4 4. Somewhat support 19.7 5. Strongly support 64.0 6. Don't know/Refused 2.1 100.0 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 64.4 2. Don't support 14.6 3. Neutral 7.1 4. Somewhat support 6.3 5. Strongly support 6.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 99.9 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community?
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% (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities. They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 75.7 2. No Skip to Question 23 18.8 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 5.4 99.9 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 1.3 2. 0.8 3. 3.8 4. 26.4 5. Extremely important 43.1 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 24.3 100.1 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 0.8 3. 2.5 4. 14.6 5. Extremely important 57.7 98. Skipped question 24.3 99.9 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 5.0 2. 5.9 3. 15.1 4. 23.4 5. Extremely important 26.4 6. Don't know 0.0 98. Skipped question 24.3 100.1 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 49.4 2. No 33.5 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 3.8 4. Don't know 13.4 5. Refused 0.0 100.1 b Respectful 1. Yes 65.3 2. No 20.9 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 5.9
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% 4. Don't know 7.5 5. Refused 0.4 100.0 c. Open-minded 1. Yes 50.2 2. No 34.3 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 8.4 4. Don't know 6.7 5. Refused 0.4 100.0 d. Divisive 1. Yes 48.1 2. No 31.4 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 10.5 4. Don't know 9.6 5. Refused 0.4 100.0 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 41.8 2. No 41.0 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 7.1 4. Don't know 9.6 5. Refused 0.4 99.9 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 24.7 2. No 57.7 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.6 4. Don't know 7.9 5. Refused 0.0 99.9 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 52.3 2. No 29.7 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.2 4. Don't know 8.8 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Constructive 1. Yes 57.7 2. No 23.0 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 10.5 4. Don't know 8.8 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 22.2 Somewhat disagree 12.6 Neither agree nor disagree 15.5 Somewhat agree 24.7 Strongly agree 23.8 Don't know 1.3 Refused 0.0
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% 100.1 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 49.8 Television 41.0 Radio 5.4 Internet 1.3 Don't know 2.1 No response 0.4 100 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 78.2 Radio 3.3 Internet 0.8 Local government agencies 6.7 Business Organizations 0.8 Conservancies/Conservation organization 0.4 Friends or family members 5.9 Other 2.5 Don't know/Refused 1.3 99.9 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 4.2 Somewhat dissatisfied 10.9 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 28.0 Somewhat satisfied 32.6 Very satisfied 12.1 I don't read the local paper 11.7 Refused 0.4 99.9 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 41.8 Public water company 58.2 Don't know 0.0 Refused 0.0 100.0 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 4.6 1-5 years 18.4 6-10 years 9.6 11-20 years 20.9 More than 20 years 46.4 Don't know/Refused 0.0 99.9 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 63.2 No longer married 23.8 Never Married 12.6 Refused 0.4 100.0 31. Do you own or rent your current residence?
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% Own 84.9 Rent 13.4 Other 1.7 100.0 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 51.9 Working part-time 6.7 Not working 9.6 Retired; disabled 31.8 100.0 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 4.2 25 to 34 11.7 35 to 49 28.5 50 to 64 32.2 65 and over 23.0 Refused 0.4 100.0 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 10.0 12 years (high school graduate) 23.8 13-15 years (some college) 28.9 16 years (college graduate) 25.9 More than 16 years (graduate school) 11.3 Refused 0.0 99.9 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 68.2 1 12.1 2 14.2 3 3.8 4 0.8 5 0.8 99.9 36. How many are age 65 and over? 0 69.9 1 21.3 2 8.8 100.0 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 0.8 No 98.3 Refused 0.8 99.9 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 5.9 Caucasian/White 89.5 Other 4.2 No response 0.4 100.0
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% 39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 13.0 $20,000 to 39,999 20.5 $40,000 to 59,999 16.7 $60,000 to $79,999 13.8 $80,000 to $99,999 8.4 $100,000 or more 12.1 Refused 15.5 100.0 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 48.5 Female 51.5 100.0
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(N)
(239) (239)
(1) (6) (35) (36) (99) (10) (11) (24) (1) (2) (1) (1) (9) (3) (239)
(3) (14) (39) (81) (102) (0) (239)
(5) (15) (40) (92) (74) (13) (0) (239)
(40) (49) (81) (33) (11) (25) (0) (239)
(7) (23) (45)
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(N) (91) (65) (8) (0) (239)
(19) (36) (55) (74) (39) (16) (0) (239)
(11) (22) (60) (63) (50) (32) (1) (239)
(11) (21) (51) (60) (39) (57) (0) (239)
(7) (17) (38) (88) (86) (3) (0) (239)
(15) (30) (39) (96) (54) (5) (0) (239)
(9) (17)
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(N) (38) (93) (72) (10) (0) (239)
(11) (13) (38) (96) (77) (4) (0) (239)
(6) (15) (36) (81) (89) (12) (0) (239)
(13) (15) (46) (82) (65) (18) (0) (239)
(14) (19) (66) (90) (47) (3) (0) (239)
(28) (29) (67) (69) (44) (2) (0) (239)
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(N) (25) (14) (3) (14) (12) (15) (12) (6) (1) (6) (60) (13) (9) (2) (1) (2) (7) (36) (1) (239)
(114) (75) (41) (9) (0) (239)
(63) (37) (132) (7) (239)
(38) (176) (25) (239)
(47) (55) (57) (50) (27) (3) (0) (239)
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(N)
(35) (33) (59) (59) (41) (11) (1) (239)
(70) (47) (57) (31) (21) (13) (0) (239)
(46) (35) (60) (59) (30) (9) (0) (239)
(38) (51) (65) (51) (33) (1) (0) (239)
(52) (50) (55) (50) (29) (3) (0) (239)
(21) (23) (42) (72) (45) (36) (0)
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(N) (239)
(38) (57) (53) (56) (35) (0) (0) (239)
(42) (44) (52) (42) (36) (23) (0) (239)
(34) (34) (47) (54) (50) (19) (1) (239)
(71) (67) (47) (28) (6) (20) (0) (239)
(14) (31) (49) (54) (76) (15) (0) (239)
(40) (37) (41)
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(N) (70) (46) (5) (239)
(96) (63) (34) (26) (17) (3) (239)
(10) (9) (35) (76) (109) (0) (239)
(3) (6) (34) (88) (106) (2) (239)
(5) (7) (26) (68) (131) (2) (239)
(4) (6) (27) (68) (133) (1) (239)
(5) (6) (36) (77) (113)
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(N) (2) (239)
(7) (5) (30) (67) (128) (2) (239)
(4) (8) (30) (80) (116) (1) (239)
(6) (9) (51) (78) (95) (0) (239)
(18) (16) (58) (70) (74) (3) (239)
(19) (20) (61) (64) (74) (1) (239)
(77) (32) (58) (46) (26) (0) (239)
(62) (42)
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(N) (43) (43) (44) (5) (239)
(16) (11) (58) (56) (77) (21) (239)
(9) (6) (41) (66) (114) (3) (239)
(7) (13) (30) (66) (121) (2) (239)
(6) (4) (37) (75) (115) (2) (239)
(14) (11) (35) (69) (107) (3) (239)
(19) (16) (40) (61)
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(N) (100) (3) (239)
(9) (10) (23) (53) (141) (3) (239)
(2) (2) (20) (47) (167) (1) (239)
(16) (16) (27) (59) (121) (0) (239)
(3) (11) (32) (56) (135) (2) (239)
(8) (6) (20) (47) (153) (5) (239)
(154) (35) (17) (15) (16) (2) (239)
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(N)
(181) (45) (13) (239)
(3) (2) (9) (63) (103) (1) (0) (58) (239)
(2) (6) (35) (138) (58) (239)
(12) (14) (36) (56) (63) (0) (58) (239)
(118) (80) (9) (32) (0) (239)
(156) (50) (14)
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(N) (18) (1) (239)
(120) (82) (20) (16) (1) (239)
(115) (75) (25) (23) (1) (239)
(100) (98) (17) (23) (1) (239)
(59) (138) (23) (19) (0) (239)
(125) (71) (22) (21) (0) (239)
(138) (55) (25) (21) (0) (239)
(53) (30) (37) (59) (57) (3) (0)
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(N) (239)
(119) (98) (13) 3 (5) (1) 239
(187) (8) (2) (16) (2) (1) (14) (6) (3) 239
(10) (26) (67) (78) (29) (28) (1) (239)
(100) (139) (0) (0) (239)
(11) (44) (23) (50) (111) (0) (239)
(151) (57) (30) (1) (239)
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(N) (203) (32) (4) (239)
(124) (16) (23) (76) (239)
(10) (28) (68) (77) (55) (1) (239)
(24) (57) (69) (62) (27) (0) (239)
(163) (29) (34) (9) (2) (2) (239)
(167) (51) (21) (239)
(2) (235) (2) (239)
(14) (214) (10) (1) (239)
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(N)
(31) (49) (40) (33) (20) (29) (37) (239)
(116) (123) (239)
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% 1. Which county do you live in? Chester 100.0 100.0 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 1 Charlotte 0.4 63 Shelby 0.4 70 Catawba 0.4 95 Rock Hill 3.9 118 Chester 49.1 119 Lancaster 0.4 120 Lowrys 1.7 122 Great Falls 17.8 123 Fort Lawn 9.6 124 Richburg 8.7 126 Leeds 0.4 127 Edgemoor 3.0 128 Blackstock 2.6 130 Eureka Mill 0.4 139 Lockhart 0.4 Refused 0.4 99.6 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 11.3 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 13.9 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 27.0 4. Somewhat satisfied 22.2 5. Very satisfied 25.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.1 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 19.1 2. Fair 17.8 3. Average 29.6 4. Good 19.6 5. Excellent 10.9 6. Don't know 3.0 7. No response 0.0 100.0 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 59.1 2. Fair 24.3 3. Average 10.4 4. Good 2.6 5. Excellent 2.6 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.0 99.9 c. Parks and open space 1. Poor 15.7
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% 2. Fair 15.2 3. Average 24.8 4. Good 26.1 5. Excellent 18.3 6. Don't know 0.0 7. No response 0.0 100.1 d. Cultural and arts activities 1. Poor 40.9 2. Fair 23.0 3. Average 20.4 4. Good 9.1 5. Excellent 2.6 6. Don't know 3.9 7. No response 0.0 99.9 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 33.5 2. Fair 22.6 3. Average 21.3 4. Good 10.4 5. Excellent 4.3 6. Don't know 7.8 7. No response 0.0 99.9 f. Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 13.5 2. Fair 15.7 3. Average 24.8 4. Good 24.3 5. Excellent 10.4 6. Don't know 11.3 7. No response 0.0 100.0 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 45.2 2. Fair 25.2 3. Average 17.8 4. Good 6.1 5. Excellent 4.8 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 h. Air quality 1. Poor 4.3 2. Fair 7.8 3. Average 20.9 4. Good 37.8 5. Excellent 28.7 6. Don't know 0.4 7. No response 0.0 99.9 i. Water quality
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% 1. Poor 10.9 2. Fair 7.4 3. Average 20.0 4. Good 30.9 5. Excellent 23.9 6. Don't know 6.5 7. No response 0.4 100.0 j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 19.1 2. Fair 18.3 3. Average 27.4 4. Good 22.2 5. Excellent 11.3 6. Don't know 1.3 7. No response 0.4 100.0 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 14.8 2. Fair 15.7 3. Average 29.6 4. Good 19.6 5. Excellent 15.2 6. Don't know 5.2 7. No response 0.0 100.1 l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 10.0 2. Fair 12.6 3. Average 22.6 4. Good 33.0 5. Excellent 18.7 6. Don't know 2.6 7. No response 0.4 99.9 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 13.5 2. Fair 13.5 3. Average 35.7 4. Good 25.7 5. Excellent 11.3 6. Don't know 0.4 7. No response 0.0 100.1 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 4.8 2. Fair 7.8 3. Average 17.8 4. Good 24.8 5. Excellent 43.9 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0
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% 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only) Education 13.0 Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 0.4 Other Infrastructure 0.9 Growth and Development 1.3 Environment/Preservation 1.3 Crime/Public Safety 7.8 Government 6.1 Taxes 1.7 Public Transportation 0.4 Healthcare/Social Services 3.5 Economic Development/Jobs 49.6 Immigration 0.4 Youth/Children 6.5 Race Issues 0.9 Art/Culture 0.4 Other 0.4 Don't Know 4.8 No response 0.4 100.0 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 39.6 Remain the same 33.0 Decline 25.2 Don't know/Refused 2.2 100.0 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 4.8 Too slow 65.2 About right 29.1 Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 17.0 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 73.9 Don't know/Refused 9.1 100.0 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 41.7 2. Somewhat not serious 20.0 3. Neutral 17.8 4. Somewhat serious 11.7 5. Very serious 7.8 6. Don't know 0.9 7. Refused 0.0 99.9
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% b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 26.5 2. Somewhat not serious 18.3 3. Neutral 25.7 4. Somewhat serious 17.4 5. Very serious 10.4 6. Don't know 1.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 47.4 2. Somewhat not serious 20.0 3. Neutral 15.2 4. Somewhat serious 9.6 5. Very serious 5.2 6. Don't know 2.6 100.0 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 37.8 2. Somewhat not serious 15.2 3. Neutral 23.5 4. Somewhat serious 12.2 5. Very serious 9.6 6. Don't know 1.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 55.7 2. Somewhat not serious 17.8 3. Neutral 13.0 4. Somewhat serious 5.7 5. Very serious 6.5 6. Don't know 0.9 7. Refused 0.4 100.0 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 20.4 2. Somewhat not serious 7.4 3. Neutral 13.5 4. Somewhat serious 24.3 5. Very serious 33.5 6. Don't know 0.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 25.7 2. Somewhat not serious 15.2 3. Neutral 17.0 4. Somewhat serious 15.2 5. Very serious 17.8 6. Don't know 9.1 7. Refused 0.0 100.0
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% h. Litter 1. Not at all serious 18.7 2. Somewhat not serious 16.1 3. Neutral 24.3 4. Somewhat serious 20.0 5. Very serious 20.9 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 18.7 2. Somewhat not serious 13.0 3. Neutral 27.4 4. Somewhat serious 17.4 5. Very serious 17.8 6. Don't know 5.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 31.7 2. Somewhat not serious 16.5 3. Neutral 19.1 4. Somewhat serious 12.2 5. Very serious 14.8 6. Don't know 5.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 37.4 2. Somewhat not serious 17.4 3. Neutral 19.6 4. Somewhat serious 13.5 5. Very serious 9.1 6. Don't know 3.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 9.6 2. Somewhat not serious 5.2 3. Neutral 5.7 4. Somewhat serious 12.2 5. Very serious 65.7 6. Don't know 1.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 11.3 Somewhat disagree 8.3 Neither agree nor disagree 17.0 Somewhat agree 17.8
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% Strongly agree 43.0 Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.0 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 38.7 Somewhat disagree 12.6 Neither agree nor disagree 15.7 Somewhat agree 13.5 Strongly agree 17.4 Don't know/Refused 2.2 100.1 Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 3.0 3 10.4 4 30.9 5. Extremely important 52.2 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 3.5 2 3.9 3 11.3 4 27.0 5. Extremely important 53.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 2.6 2 1.3 3 12.2 4 24.8 5. Extremely important 58.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 3.5 2 4.3 3 9.1 4 26.5 5. Extremely important 55.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 4.3 2 4.3 3 13.0 4 23.5 5. Extremely important 52.2 6. Don't know/Refused 2.6
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% 99.9 f. Forested areas 1. Not at all important 3.9 2 2.6 3 13 4 30.4 5. Extremely important 49.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 2.6 2 3.0 3 8.3 4 25.2 5. Extremely important 60.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 6.1 2 1.7 3 17.0 4 29.1 5. Extremely important 46.1 6. Don't know/Refused 100.0 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 4.3 2 5.7 3 23.0 4 25.7 5. Extremely important 40.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 12.2 2 9.1 3 22.6 4 21.3 5. Extremely important 33.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 99.9 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 30.9 2 13.9 3 20.4 4 15.2 5. Extremely important 18.3 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 21.7 2 10.0 3 17.4
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% 4 17.4 5. Extremely important 32.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 12.6 2 6.1 3 20.9 4 23.5 5. Extremely important 30.9 6. Don't know/Refused 6.1 100.1 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 8.3 2 4.3 3 12.2 4 31.3 5. Extremely important 42.2 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 3.5 2 3.0 3 8.3 4 22.2 5. Extremely important 61.3 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 3.5 2 3.9 3 13.5 4 31.3 5. Extremely important 46.5 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 7.4 2. Don't support 7.8 3. Neutral 17.8 4. Somewhat support 23.5 5. Strongly support 42.2 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 13.0 2. Don't support 11.3 3. Neutral 21.7 4. Somewhat support 21.7 5. Strongly support 31.3
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% 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 99.9 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space 1. Strongly don't support 8.3 2. Don't support 3.5 3. Neutral 17.0 4. Somewhat support 27.4 5. Strongly support 42.6 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.1 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 3.0 2. Don't support 2.6 3. Neutral 10.4 4. Somewhat support 19.1 5. Strongly support 64.3 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.8 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 5.2 2. Don't support 4.8 3. Neutral 14.8 4. Somewhat support 20.9 5. Strongly support 52.6 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 4.8 2. Don't support 2.6 3. Neutral 8.7 4. Somewhat support 27.0 5. Strongly support 56.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 9.1 2. Don't support 4.8 3. Neutral 14.8 4. Somewhat support 21.7 5. Strongly support 47.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 99.9 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 60.9 2. Don't support 14.3 3. Neutral 10.9 4. Somewhat support 4.3 5. Strongly support 7.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 99.9 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities.
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% They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 65.2 2. No Skip to Question 23 27.0 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 7.8 100.0 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 0.9 2. Somewhat unimportant 1.3 3. Neither important nor unimportant 4.3 4. Somewhat important 18.7 5. Extremely important 40.0 98. Skipped question 34.8 100.0 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 0.4 2. 0.4 3. 2.2 4. 13.9 5. Extremely important 48.3 98. Skipped question 34.8 100.0 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 3.0 2. 1.7 3. 6.5 4. 16.5 5. Extremely important 37.4 98. Skipped question 34.8 99.9 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 46.5 2. No 41.3 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 4.8 4. Don't know 7.4 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 b Respectful 1. Yes 60.0 2. No 28.7 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.1 4. Don't know 2.2 5. Refused 0.0 100.0
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% c. Open-minded 1. Yes 48.3 2. No 40.0 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.1 4. Don't know 2.6 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 d. Divisive 1. Yes 60.9 2. No 22.6 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 12.2 4. Don't know 4.3 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 56.1 2. No 29.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.1 4. Don't know 5.7 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 33.0 2. No 45.7 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 17.8 4. Don't know 3.5 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 45.7 2. No 39.6 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 10.9 4. Don't know 3.9 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Constructive 1. Yes 50.9 2. No 31.3 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 14.3 4. Don't know 3.5 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 23.0 Somewhat disagree 16.1 Neither agree nor disagree 14.8 Somewhat agree 17.8 Strongly agree 27.0 Don't know 1.3 Refused 0.0 100.0 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news?
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% Newspapers/Magazines 53.5 Television 37.4 Radio 6.1 Internet 1.7 Don't know 0.4 No response 0.9 100 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 84.3 Radio 0.4 Internet 3.0 Local government agencies 0.9 Other non-profit organizations 0.4 Friends or family members 7.4 40 Does not receive any 0.4 Don't know/Refused 3.0 99.8 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 7.4 Somewhat dissatisfied 11.3 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 26.1 Somewhat satisfied 27.8 Very satisfied 20.9 I don't read the local paper 6.1 Refused 0.4 100.0 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 52.2 Public water company 47.8 Don't know 0.0 Refused 0.0 100.0 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 0.9 1-5 years 8.7 6-10 years 9.6 11-20 years 11.3 More than 20 years 69.6 Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.1 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 51.7 No longer married 33.0 0.4 Never been married 14.8 99.9 31. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own 85.2 Rent 11.7 Other 3.0 99.9
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% 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 44.8 Working part-time 5.2 Not working 13.9 Retired/Disabled 36.1 100.0 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 4.3 25 to 34 7.4 35 to 49 32.6 50 to 64 35.2 65 and over 20.4 Refused 0.0 99.9 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 13.9 12 years (high school graduate) 34.3 13-15 years (some college) 33.9 16 years (college graduate) 10.0 More than 16 years (graduate school) 7.8 Refused 0.0 99.9 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 66.5 1 14.8 2 10.4 3 5.7 4 1.7 5 0.9 100.0 36. How many are age 65 and over? 0 72.6 1 19.1 2 8.3 100.0 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 1.7 No 97.8 Refused 0.4 99.9 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 24.3 Caucasian/White 70.4 Other 4.3 No response 0.9 99.9 39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 15.7 $20,000 to 39,999 24.3
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% $40,000 to 59,999 15.2 $60,000 to $79,999 13.0 $80,000 to $99,999 6.5 $100,000 or more 4.8 Refused 20.4 99.9 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 42.6 Female 57.4 100.0
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(N)
(230) (230)
(1) (1) (1) (9) (113) (1) (4) (41) (22) (20) (1) (7) (6) (1) (1) (1) (230)
(26) (32) (62) (51) (59) (0) (230)
(44) (41) (68) (45) (25) (7) (0) (230)
(136) (56) (24) (6) (6) (2) (0) (230)
(36)
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(N) (35) (57) (60) (42) (0) (0) (230)
(94) (53) (47) (21) (6) (9) (0) (230)
(77) (52) (49) (24) (10) (18) (0) (230)
(31) (36) (57) (56) (24) (26) (0) (230)
(104) (58) (41) (14) (11) (2) (0) (230)
(10) (18) (48) (87) (66) (1) (0) (230)
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(N) (25) (17) (46) (71) (55) (15) (1) (230)
(44) (42) (63) (51) (26) (3) (1) (230)
(34) (36) (68) (45) (35) (12) (0) (230)
(23) (29) (52) (76) (43) (6) (1) (230)
(31) (31) (82) (59) (26) (1) (0) (230)
(11) (18) (41) (57) (101) (2) (0) (230)
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(N)
(30) (1) (2) (3) (3) (18) (14) (4) (1) (8) (114) (1) (15) (2) (1) (1) (11) (1) (230)
(91) (76) (58) (5) (230)
(11) (150) (67) (2) (230)
(39) (170) (21) (230)
(96) (46) (41) (27) (18) (2) (0) (230)
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(N)
(61) (42) (59) (40) (24) (4) (0) (230)
(109) (46) (35) (22) (12) (6) (230)
(87) (35) (54) (28) (22) (4) (0) (230)
(128) (41) (30) (13) (15) (2) (1) (230)
(47) (17) (31) (56) (77) (2) (0) (230)
(59) (35) (39) (35) (41) (21) (0) (230)
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(N)
(43) (37) (56) (46) (48) (0) (0) (230)
(43) (30) (63) (40) (41) (13) (0) (230)
(73) (38) (44) (28) (34) (13) (0) (230)
(86) (40) (45) (31) (21) (7) (0) (230)
(22) (12) (13) (28) (151) (4) (0) (230)
(26) (19) (39) (41)
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(N) (99) (6) (230)
(89) (29) (36) (31) (40) (5) (230)
(5) (7) (24) (71) (120) (3) (230)
(8) (9) (26) (62) (124) (1) (230)
(6) (3) (28) (57) (135) (1) (230)
(8) (10) (21) (61) (128) (2) (230)
(10) (10) (30) (54) (120) (6)
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(N) (230)
(9) (6) (30) (70) (114) (1) (230)
(6) (7) (19) (58) (140) (0) (230)
(14) (4) (39) (67) (106)
(230)
(10) (13) (53) (59) (94) (1) (230)
(28) (21) (52) (49) (76) (4) (230)
(71) (32) (47) (35) (42) (3) (230)
(50) (23) (40)
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(N) (40) (75) (2) (230)
(29) (14) (48) (54) (71) (14) (230)
(19) (10) (28) (72) (97) (4) (230)
(8) (7) (19) (51) (141) (4) (230)
(8) (9) (31) (72) (107) (3) (230)
(17) (18) (41) (54) (97) (3) (230)
(30) (26) (50) (50) (72)
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(N) (2) (230)
(19) (8) (39) (63) (98) (3) (230)
(7) (6) (24) (44) (148) (1) (230)
(12) (11) (34) (48) (121) (4) (230)
(11) (6) (20) (62) (130) (1) (230)
(21) (11) (34) (50) (110) (4) (230)
(140) (33) (25) (10) (18) (4) (230)
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(N)
(150) (62) (18) (230)
(2) (3) (10) (43) (92) (80) (230)
(1) (1) (5) (32) (111) (80) (230)
(7) (4) (15) (38) (86) (80) (230)
(107) (95) (11) (17) (0) (230)
(138) (66) (21) (5) (0) (230)
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(N)
(111) (92) (21) (6) (0) (230)
(140) (52) (28) (10) (0) (230)
(129) (67) (21) (13) (0) (230)
(76) (105) (41) (8) (0) (230)
(105) (91) (25) (9) (0) (230)
(117) (72) (33) (8) (0) (230)
(53) (37) (34) (41) (62) (3) (0) (230)
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(N) (123) (86) (14) 4 (1) (3) 230
(194) (1) (7) (2) (1) (17) (1) (7) 230
(17) (26) (60) (64) (48) (14) (1) (230)
(120) (110) (0) (0) (230)
(2) (20) (22) (26) (160) (0) (230)
(119) (76) (1) (34) (230)
(196) (27) (7) (230)
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(N)
(103) (12) (32) (83) (230)
(10) (17) (75) (81) (47) (0) (230)
(32) (79) (78) (23) (18) (0) (230)
(153) (34) (24) (13) (4) (2) (230)
(167) (44) (19) (230)
(4) (225) (1) (230)
(56) (162) (10) (2) (230)
(36) (56)
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(N) (35) (30) (15) (11) (47) (230)
(98) (132) (230)
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% 1. Which county do you live in? Cleveland 100.0 100.0 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 47 Cherryville 0.4 57 Lawndale 7.3 58 Kings Mountain 20.7 63 Shelby 53.0 69 Kingstown 0.9 74 Gaffney 0.9 78 Boiling Springs 5.2 79 Mooresboro 0.9 80 Polkville 2.6 83 Casar 1.3 84 Fallston 3.0 111 Waco 1.3 112 Grover 2.2 132 Patterson Springs 0.4 100.1 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 3.0 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 5.6 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 16.4 4. Somewhat satisfied 37.5 5. Very satisfied 36.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 3.9 2. Fair 9.5 3. Average 17.2 4. Good 40.1 5. Excellent 27.2 6. Don't know 2.2 100.1 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 29.3 2. Fair 28.9 3. Average 25.4 4. Good 9.9 5. Excellent 2.2 6. Don't know 4.3 7. No response 0.0 100.0 c. Parks and open space 1. Poor 3.4 2. Fair 9.9 3. Average 30.2 4. Good 30.6
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% 5. Excellent 22.0 6. Don't know 3.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 d. Cultural and arts activities 1. Poor 11.6 2. Fair 18.5 3. Average 32.8 4. Good 19.4 5. Excellent 7.8 6. Don't know 9.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 6.9 2. Fair 14.7 3. Average 30.2 4. Good 25.2 5. Excellent 16.4 6. Don't know 6.5 7. No response 0.0 99.9 f. Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 4.3 2. Fair 6.9 3. Average 24.1 4. Good 29.3 5. Excellent 22.4 6. Don't know 12.9 7. No response 0.0 99.9 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 9.9 2. Fair 9.1 3. Average 35.3 4. Good 28.0 5. Excellent 17.7 100.0 h. Air quality 1. Poor 1.7 2. Fair 6.0 3. Average 22.0 4. Good 43.1 5. Excellent 26.3 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 i. Water quality 1. Poor 3.0 2. Fair 3.0 3. Average 17.7 4. Good 42.2 5. Excellent 30.6
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% 6. Don't know 3.4 7. No response 0.0 99.9 j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 5.2 2. Fair 5.6 3. Average 20.3 4. Good 37.9 5. Excellent 29.3 6. Don't know 1.7 7. No response 0.0 100.0 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 3.9 2. Fair 3.9 3. Average 17.7 4. Good 44.0 5. Excellent 25.4 6. Don't know 5.2 7. No response 0.0 100.1 l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 4.3 2. Fair 10.3 3. Average 19.8 4. Good 37.1 5. Excellent 23.3 6. Don't know 4.7 7. No response 0.4 99.9 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 12.5 2. Fair 15.9 3. Average 36.2 4. Good 21.1 5. Excellent 13.4 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 7.3 2. Fair 15.9 3. Average 31.5 4. Good 27.2 5. Excellent 17.7 6. Don't know 0.4 7. No response 0.0 100.0 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only) Education 9.9 Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 3.4 Other Infrastructure 0.9
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% Growth and Development 1.7 Environment/Preservation 3.4 Crime/Public Safety 15.9 Government 2.6 Taxes 1.7 Healthcare/Social Services 3.0 Economic Development/Jobs 42.7 Youth/Children 4.3 Race Issues 0.9 Art/Culture 0.4 Other 2.6 No response 6.5 100.0 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 52.2 Remain the same 28.4 Decline 16.4 Don't know/Refused 3.0 100.0 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 9.5 Too slow 37.1 About right 51.3 Don't know/Refused 2.2 100.1 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 22.4 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 69.0 Don't know/Refused 8.6 100.0 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 25.4 2. Somewhat not serious 27.6 3. Neutral 23.3 4. Somewhat serious 16.4 5. Very serious 3.4 6. Don't know 3.4 7. Refused 0.4 99.9 b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 23.7 2. Somewhat not serious 22.4 3. Neutral 25.0 4. Somewhat serious 13.4 5. Very serious 7.8 6. Don't know 7.3 7. Refused 0.4
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% 100.0 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 19.4 2. Somewhat not serious 19.0 3. Neutral 20.7 4. Somewhat serious 23.7 5. Very serious 14.7 6. Don't know 2.6 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 23.7 2. Somewhat not serious 20.7 3. Neutral 25.4 4. Somewhat serious 13.4 5. Very serious 12.5 6. Don't know 3.9 7. Refused 0.4 100.0 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 18.1 2. Somewhat not serious 16.4 3. Neutral 28.4 4. Somewhat serious 18.5 5. Very serious 18.1 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 14.7 2. Somewhat not serious 10.3 3. Neutral 26.3 4. Somewhat serious 27.2 5. Very serious 21.6 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 11.6 2. Somewhat not serious 14.7 3. Neutral 24.1 4. Somewhat serious 24.1 5. Very serious 14.2 6. Don't know 11.2 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 h. Litter 1. Not at all serious 13.8 2. Somewhat not serious 21.1 3. Neutral 25.0 4. Somewhat serious 23.7 5. Very serious 15.5 6. Don't know 0.9
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% 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 15.5 2. Somewhat not serious 24.6 3. Neutral 27.2 4. Somewhat serious 15.9 5. Very serious 9.5 6. Don't know 7.3 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 18.1 2. Somewhat not serious 19.0 3. Neutral 21.1 4. Somewhat serious 19.0 5. Very serious 15.9 6. Don't know 6.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 28.4 2. Somewhat not serious 23.3 3. Neutral 25.0 4. Somewhat serious 10.3 5. Very serious 4.7 6. Don't know 8.2 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 6.0 2. Somewhat not serious 11.6 3. Neutral 11.6 4. Somewhat serious 25.4 5. Very serious 41.8 6. Don't know 3.0 7. Refused 0.4 99.8 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 11.2 Somewhat disagree 10.8 Neither agree nor disagree 23.3 Somewhat agree 21.6 Strongly agree 29.7 Don't know/Refused 3.4 100.0 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 34.9 Somewhat disagree 23.3 Neither agree nor disagree 14.7
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% Somewhat agree 9.1 Strongly agree 14.7 Don't know/Refused 3.4 100.1 Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 2.6 2 2.6 3 14.2 4 30.2 5. Extremely important 49.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 3.0 3 10.3 4 34.5 5. Extremely important 50.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 1.3 3 14.7 4 29.3 5. Extremely important 52.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.1 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 3.9 2 1.3 3 11.2 4 28.0 5. Extremely important 54.3 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 1.3 2 3.9 3 15.5 4 27.2 5. Extremely important 48.3 6. Don't know/Refused 3.9 100.1 f. Forested areas 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 3 3 13.4 4 30.2 5. Extremely important 51.3
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% 6. Don't know/Refused 100.1 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 1.3 3 11.2 4 35.3 5. Extremely important 50.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 4.7 3 17.7 4 33.2 5. Extremely important 41.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.1 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 6.9 2 6.0 3 18.1 4 38.4 5. Extremely important 30.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 9.5 2 8.2 3 19.4 4 35.8 5. Extremely important 25.9 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.1 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 28.9 2 19.0 3 24.1 4 15.9 5. Extremely important 11.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 19.8 2 12.1 3 21.1 4 20.3 5. Extremely important 22.8 6. Don't know/Refused 3.9 100.0 m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 9.9 2 6.0
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% 3 18.5 4 31.9 5. Extremely important 30.2 6. Don't know/Refused 3.4 99.9 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 3.0 2 5.6 3 15.9 4 30.2 5. Extremely important 43.5 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 99.9 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 1.3 2 1.7 3 15.5 4 31.0 5. Extremely important 49.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 99.9 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 4.3 3 10.8 4 35.8 5. Extremely important 46.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 6.9 2. Don't support 6.0 3. Neutral 17.7 4. Somewhat support 28.9 5. Strongly support 37.5 6. Don't know/Refused 3.0 100.0 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 14.2 2. Don't support 9.1 3. Neutral 18.5 4. Somewhat support 23.7 5. Strongly support 31.9 6. Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.0 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space 1. Strongly don't support 5.2 2. Don't support 4.7 3. Neutral 15.9 4. Somewhat support 30.6
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% 5. Strongly support 40.9 6. Don't know/Refused 2.6 99.9 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 3.0 2. Don't support 1.7 3. Neutral 9.5 4. Somewhat support 21.1 5. Strongly support 64.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 6.0 2. Don't support 4.7 3. Neutral 12.9 4. Somewhat support 25.0 5. Strongly support 48.3 6. Don't know/Refused 3.0 99.9 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 3.4 2. Don't support 5.2 3. Neutral 10.3 4. Somewhat support 26.7 5. Strongly support 52.2 6. Don't know/Refused 2.2 100.0 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 6.9 2. Don't support 4.3 3. Neutral 15.9 4. Somewhat support 19.8 5. Strongly support 48.3 6. Don't know/Refused 4.7 99.9 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 56.5 2. Don't support 12.5 3. Neutral 15.1 4. Somewhat support 5.6 5. Strongly support 7.3 6. Don't know/Refused 3.0 100.0 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities. They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 74.1 2. No Skip to Question 23 20.3 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 5.6 100.0 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important,
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% please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 0.9 2. 1.3 3. 5.6 4. 21.1 5. Extremely important 45.3 98. Skipped question 25.9 100.1 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 1.7 3. 4.3 4. 17.7 5. Extremely important 50.0 6. Don't know 0.4 98. Skipped question 25.9 100.0 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 2.6 2. 3.9 3. 10.3 4. 23.3 5. Extremely important 33.6 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 25.9 100.0 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 54.3 2. No 30.2 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 3.9 4. Don't know 11.6 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 b Respectful 1. Yes 73.3 2. No 15.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 6.0 4. Don't know 5.6 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Open-minded 1. Yes 56.9 2. No 27.2 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.5 4. Don't know 6.5
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% 5. Refused 0.0 100.1 d. Divisive 1. Yes 42.2 2. No 33.6 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 13.4 4. Don't know 10.8 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 42.7 2. No 37.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.2 4. Don't know 9.1 5. Refused 0.0 100.1 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 20.7 2. No 61.2 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 10.8 4. Don't know 7.3 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 58.6 2. No 24.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.1 4. Don't know 8.2 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Constructive 1. Yes 61.6 2. No 18.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 13.8 4. Don't know 6.5 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 17.7 Somewhat disagree 12.9 Neither agree nor disagree 19.4 Somewhat agree 24.1 Strongly agree 24.6 Don't know 1.3 Refused 0.0 100.0 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 53.9 Television 37.5 Radio 4.7 Internet 0.9 Don't know 2.2
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% No response 0.9 100 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 78.0 TV 1.7 Radio 3.4 Internet 3.9 Local government agencies 1.3 Business organizations 6.0 Friends or family members 0.9 Other, please specify 0.9 40 Does not receive any 3.9 Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 5.6 Somewhat dissatisfied 15.1 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 22.0 Somewhat satisfied 31.9 Very satisfied 14.2 I don't read the local paper 11.2 Refused 0.0 100.0 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 20.3 Public water company 78.0 Don't know 0.9 Refused 0.9 100.1 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 3.4 1-5 years 9.1 6-10 years 8.6 11-20 years 12.5 More than 20 years 66.4 Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 59.1 No longer married 27.2 Never been married 13.8 100.1 31. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own 79.3 Rent 18.5 Other 1.7 No response 0.4 99.9 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 43.1
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% Working part-time 7.3 Not working 14.7 Retired; disabled 34.9 Refused 0.0 100.0 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 7.3 25 to 34 11.6 35 to 49 25.4 50 to 64 30.2 65 and over 25.4 Refused 0.0 99.9 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 8.2 12 years (high school graduate) 32.3 13-15 years (some college) 32.3 16 years (college graduate) 12.5 More than 16 years (graduate school) 14.7 Refused 0.0 100.0 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 63.8 1 13.8 2 15.1 3 4.3 4 2.6 9 0.4 100.0 36. How many are age 65 and over? 0 69.8 1 17.7 2 12.1 3 0.4 100.0 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 1.7 No 98.3 Refused 0.0 100.0 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 16.8 Caucasian/White 79.7 Other 3.0 No response 0.4 99.9 39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 19.4 $20,000 to 39,999 23.7 $40,000 to 59,999 19.8
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% $60,000 to $79,999 8.6 $80,000 to $99,999 6.9 $100,000 or more 8.2 Refused 13.4 100.0 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 48.7 Female 51.3 100.0
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(N)
(232) (232)
(1) (17) (48) (123) (2) (2) (12) (2) (6) (3) (7) (3) (5) (1) (232)
(7) (13) (38) (87) (85) (2) (232)
(9) (22) (40) (93) (63) (5) (232)
(68) (67) (59) (23) (5) (10) (0) (232)
(8) (23) (70) (71)
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(N) (51) (9) (0) (232)
(27) (43) (76) (45) (18) (23) (0) (232)
(16) (34) (70) (59) (38) (15) (0) (232)
(10) (16) 56 (68) (52) (30) (0) (232)
(23) (21) (82) (65) (41) (232)
(4) (14) (51) (100) (61) (2) (0) (232)
(7) (7) (41) (98) (71)
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(N) (8) (0) (232)
(12) (13) (47) (88) (68) (4) (0) (232)
(9) (9) (41) (102) (59) (12) (0) (232)
(10) (24) (46) (86) (54) (11) (1) (232)
(29) (37) (84) (49) (31) (2) (0) (232)
(17) (37) (73) (63) (41) (1) (0) (232)
(23) (8) (2)
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(N) (4) (8) (37) (6) (4) (7) (99) (10) (2) (1) (6) (15) (232)
(121) (66) (38) (7) (232)
(22) (86) (119) (5) (232)
(52) (160) (20) (232)
(59) (64) (54) (38) (8) (8) (1) (232)
(55) (52) (58) (31) (18) (17) (1)
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(N) (232)
(45) (44) (48) (55) (34) (6) (0) (232)
(55) (48) (59) (31) (29) (9) (1) (232)
(42) (38) (66) (43) (42) (1) (0) (232)
(34) (24) (61) (63) (50) (0) (0) (232)
(27) (34) (56) (56) (33) (26) (0) (232)
(32) (49) (58) (55) (36) (2)
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(N) (0) (232)
(36) (57) (63) (37) (22) (17) (0) (232)
(42) (44) (49) (44) (37) (16) (0) (232)
(66) (54) (58) (24) (11) (19) (0) (232)
(14) (27) (27) (59) (97) (7) (1) (232)
(26) (25) (54) (50) (69) (8) (232)
(81) (54) (34)
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(N) (21) (34) (8) (232)
(6) (6) (33) (70) (114) (3) (232)
(5) (7) (24) (80) (116) (0) (232)
(5) (3) (34) (68) (121) (1) (232)
(9) (3) (26) (65) (126) (3) (232)
(3) (9) (36) (63) (112) (9) (232)
(5) (7) (31) (70) (119)
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(N)
(232)
(5) (3) (26) (82) (116) (0) (232)
(5) (11) (41) (77) (96) (2) (232)
(16) (14) (42) (89) (70) (1) (232)
(22) (19) (45) (83) (60) (3) (232)
(67) (44) (56) (37) (26) (2) (232)
(46) (28) (49) (47) (53) (9) (232)
(23) (14)
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(N) (43) (74) (70) (8) (232)
(7) (13) (37) (70) (101) (3) (231)
(3) (4) (36) (72) (114) (3) (232)
(4) (10) (25) (83) (107) (3) (232)
(16) (14) (41) (67) (87) (7) (232)
(33) (21) (43) (55) (74) (6) (232)
(12) (11) (37) (71)
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(N) (95) (6) (232)
(7) (4) (22) (49) (149) (1) (232)
(14) (11) (30) (58) (112) (7) (232)
(8) (12) (24) (62) (121) (5) (232)
(16) (10) (37) (46) (112) (11) (232)
(131) (29) (35) (13) (17) (7) (232)
(172) (47) (13) (232)
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(N)
(2) (3) (13) (49) (105) (60) (232)
(4) (10) (41) (116) (1) (60) (232)
(6) (9) (24) (54) (78) (1) (0) (60) (232)
(126) (70) (9) (27) (0) (232)
(170) (35) (14) (13) (0) (232)
(132) (63) (22) (15)
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(N) (0) (232)
(98) (78) (31) (25) (0) (232)
(99) (86) (26) (21) (0) (232)
(48) (142) (25) (17) (0) (232)
(136) (56) (21) (19) (0) (232)
(143) (42) (32) (15) (0) (232)
(41) (30) (45) (56) (57) (3) (0) (232)
(125) (87) (11) (2) (5)
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(N) (2) 232
(181) (4) (8) (9) (3) (14) (2) (2) (9) (0) 232
(13) (35) (51) (74) (33) (26) (0) (232)
(47) (181) (2) (2) (232)
(8) (21) (20) (29) (154) (0) (232)
(137) (63) (32) (232)
(184) (43) (4) (1) (232)
(100)
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(N) (17) (34) (81) (0) (232)
(17) (27) (59) (70) (59) (0) (232)
(19) (75) (75) (29) (34) (0) (232)
(148) (32) (35) (10) (6) (1) (232)
(162) (41) (28) (1) (232)
(4) (228) (0) (232)
(39) (185) (7) (1) (232)
(45) (55) (46)
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(N) (20) (16) (19) (31) (232)
(113) (119) (232)
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% 1. Which county do you live in? Gaston 100.0 100.0 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 1 Charlotte 0.4 12 Mount Holly 7.3 14 Gastonia 43.6 41 Dallas 6.0 42 Belmont 15.4 47 Cherryville 8.1 48 Stanley 6.4 49 Ranlo 0.4 50 Lowell 0.9 51 Bessemer City 6.8 58 Kings Mountain 2.1 81 Norwood 0.4 87 Lincolnton 0.4 117 Springwood 0.4 134 Southpoint Township 0.4 138 Cramerton 0.4 No response 0.1 99.5 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 3.4 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 3.0 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 21.8 4. Somewhat satisfied 35.0 5. Very satisfied 36.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 3.8 2. Fair 8.1 3. Average 19.2 4. Good 41.5 5. Excellent 22.2 6. Don't know 5.1 7. No response 0.0 99.9 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 15.4 2. Fair 27.4 3. Average 29.1 4. Good 16.2 5. Excellent 3.8 6. Don't know 8.1 7. No response 0.0 100.0 c. Parks and open space
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% 1. Poor 4.7 2. Fair 14.1 3. Average 23.5 4. Good 36.3 5. Excellent 18.4 6. Don't know 3.0 7. No response 0.0 100.0 d. Cultural and arts activities 1. Poor 7.7 2. Fair 19.2 3. Average 34.6 4. Good 19.2 5. Excellent 7.3 6. Don't know 12.0 7. No response 0.0 100.0 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 6.4 2. Fair 10.3 3. Average 27.4 4. Good 27.4 5. Excellent 12.8 6. Don't know 15.8 7. No response 0.0 100.1 f. Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 7.7 2. Fair 8.1 3. Average 26.9 4. Good 19.7 5. Excellent 12.8 6. Don't know 24.8 7. No response 0.0 100.0 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 5.6 2. Fair 12.0 3. Average 23.9 4. Good 31.6 5. Excellent 25.6 6. Don't know 1.3 7. No response 0.0 100.0 h. Air quality 1. Poor 5.1 2. Fair 8.5 3. Average 30.3 4. Good 35.0 5. Excellent 18.4 6. Don't know 2.6 7. No response 0.0 99.9
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% i. Water quality 1. Poor 6.0 2. Fair 7.3 3. Average 19.2 4. Good 38.0 5. Excellent 24.4 6. Don't know 5.1 7. No response 0.0 100.0 j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 5.1 2. Fair 5.1 3. Average 17.9 4. Good 39.3 5. Excellent 29.5 6. Don't know 3.0 7. No response 0.0 99.9 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 2.1 2. Fair 3.8 3. Average 16.2 4. Good 40.2 5. Excellent 33.8 6. Don't know 3.8 7. No response 0.0 99.9 l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 7.3 2. Fair 13.7 3. Average 26.9 4. Good 28.6 5. Excellent 15.0 6. Don't know 8.5 7. No response 0.0 100.0 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 5.6 2. Fair 10.3 3. Average 28.6 4. Good 41.0 5. Excellent 12.8 6. Don't know 1.7 7. No response 0.0 100.0 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 11.1 2. Fair 18.4 3. Average 32.9 4. Good 23.9 5. Excellent 12.8 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.0
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% 100.0 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only) Education 15.8 Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 2.6 Other Infrastructure 0.0 Growth and Development 7.3 Environment/Preservation 5.6 Crime/Public Safety 6.0 Government 5.1 Taxes 1.7 Public Transportation 1.7 Healthcare/Social Services 4.3 Economic Development/Jobs 23.5 Immigration 2.1 Youth/Children 4.7 Race Issues 0.9 Art/Culture 0.9 Housing 0.4 Other 3.8 No response 13.7 100.1 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 52.1 Remain the same 31.6 Decline 15.0 Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 30.3 Too slow 15.8 About right 52.6 Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 16.7 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 71.8 Don't know/Refused 11.5 100.0 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 14.1 2. Somewhat not serious 20.1 3. Neutral 23.1 4. Somewhat serious 26.9 5. Very serious 13.7 6. Don't know 2.1 7. Refused 0.0
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% 100.0 b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 14.1 2. Somewhat not serious 15.4 3. Neutral 24.8 4. Somewhat serious 21.8 5. Very serious 17.5 6. Don't know 6.0 7. Refused 0.4 100.0 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 23.5 2. Somewhat not serious 23.9 3. Neutral 16.2 4. Somewhat serious 19.7 5. Very serious 11.1 6. Don't know 5.6 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 11.5 2. Somewhat not serious 16.2 3. Neutral 25.2 4. Somewhat serious 25.6 5. Very serious 19.7 6. Don't know 1.7 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 11.1 2. Somewhat not serious 14.5 3. Neutral 26.1 4. Somewhat serious 27.4 5. Very serious 20.1 6. Don't know 0.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 16.7 2. Somewhat not serious 17.9 3. Neutral 23.5 4. Somewhat serious 25.6 5. Very serious 15.4 6. Don't know 0.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 7.3 2. Somewhat not serious 8.1 3. Neutral 15.8 4. Somewhat serious 23.5 5. Very serious 33.3 6. Don't know 12.0
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% 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 h. Litter 1. Not at all serious 13.7 2. Somewhat not serious 20.1 3. Neutral 25.6 4. Somewhat serious 24.4 5. Very serious 16.2 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 15.4 2. Somewhat not serious 17.1 3. Neutral 25.6 4. Somewhat serious 20.5 5. Very serious 15.8 6. Don't know 5.1 7. Refused 0.4 99.9 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 10.7 2. Somewhat not serious 11.1 3. Neutral 22.2 4. Somewhat serious 20.9 5. Very serious 27.4 6. Don't know 7.3 7. Refused 0.4 7.0 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 15.4 2. Somewhat not serious 23.5 3. Neutral 26.9 4. Somewhat serious 14.5 5. Very serious 8.1 6. Don't know 11.5 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 6.0 2. Somewhat not serious 11.5 3. Neutral 23.1 4. Somewhat serious 29.5 5. Very serious 24.8 6. Don't know 5.1 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 17.1 Somewhat disagree 14.5
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% Neither agree nor disagree 25.2 Somewhat agree 20.9 Strongly agree 19.2 Don't know/Refused 3.0 99.9 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 48.7 Somewhat disagree 19.2 Neither agree nor disagree 15.0 Somewhat agree 8.5 Strongly agree 6.0 Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.0 Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 3.0 2 4.7 3 17.9 4 30.3 5. Extremely important 43.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 2.1 3 12.8 4 32.5 5. Extremely important 50.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 3.0 2 5.1 3 9.8 4 25.2 5. Extremely important 56.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 0.9 2 3.0 3 15.4 4 26.1 5. Extremely important 53.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.1 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 2.1 2 3.4 3 15.8 4 32.1
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% 5. Extremely important 45.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 f. Forested areas 1. Not at all important 1.3 2 3 3 20.5 4 18.8 5. Extremely important 55.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.1 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 3.0 3 16.2 4 30.3 5. Extremely important 47.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 3.4 2 5.6 3 15.4 4 30.3 5. Extremely important 44.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 5.6 2 10.3 3 23.1 4 30.3 5. Extremely important 30.3 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 9.0 2 8.5 3 21.4 4 26.9 5. Extremely important 32.5 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 27.4 2 20.5 3 22.6 4 18.4 5. Extremely important 9.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 26.1
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% 2 15.4 3 21.8 4 15.4 5. Extremely important 17.5 6. Don't know/Refused 3.8 100.0 m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 7.3 2 6.4 3 19.7 4 20.5 5. Extremely important 41.9 6. Don't know/Refused 4.3 100.1 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 3.0 2 4.7 3 21.4 4 22.2 5. Extremely important 47.4 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 1.3 2 4.3 3 18.8 4 26.9 5. Extremely important 47.4 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 0.9 2 1.3 3 16.7 4 28.2 5. Extremely important 52.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.1 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 4.7 2. Don't support 6.0 3. Neutral 12.0 4. Somewhat support 24.8 5. Strongly support 50.9 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.1 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 9.4 2. Don't support 4.7 3. Neutral 16.7
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% 4. Somewhat support 23.5 5. Strongly support 44.4 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space 1. Strongly don't support 1.7 2. Don't support 4.3 3. Neutral 13.7 4. Somewhat support 18.8 5. Strongly support 59.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 1.3 2. Don't support 3.4 3. Neutral 7.7 4. Somewhat support 14.1 5. Strongly support 73.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 2.1 2. Don't support 2.6 3. Neutral 12.0 4. Somewhat support 24.8 5. Strongly support 57.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.1 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 1.3 2. Don't support 3.0 3. Neutral 12.4 4. Somewhat support 22.6 5. Strongly support 59.4 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 2.1 2. Don't support 5.6 3. Neutral 11.1 4. Somewhat support 22.2 5. Strongly support 56.4 6. Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.0 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 60.7 2. Don't support 14.5 3. Neutral 12.4 4. Somewhat support 6.0 5. Strongly support 4.3 6. Don't know/Refused 2.1 100.0
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% 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities. They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 69.2 2. No Skip to Question 23 26.9 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 3.8 99.9 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 0.0 2. 0.4 3. 4.7 4. 17.9 5. Extremely important 45.7 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 30.8 99.9 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 0.0 2. 0.0 3. 4.7 4. 11.5 5. Extremely important 52.6 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 30.8 100.0 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 0.4 2. 6.4 3. 14.5 4. 17.5 5. Extremely important 29.5 6. Don't know 0.9 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 30.8 100.0 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 50.9 2. No 33.8 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 2.6 4. Don't know 12.8 5. Refused 0.0
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% 100.1 b Respectful 1. Yes 70.1 2. No 17.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 4.7 4. Don't know 8.1 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Open-minded 1. Yes 48.3 2. No 36.8 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 7.3 4. Don't know 7.7 5. Refused 0.0 100.1 d. Divisive 1. Yes 44.4 2. No 31.2 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 13.7 4. Don't know 10.7 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 45.3 2. No 36.3 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 8.5 4. Don't know 9.8 5. Refused 0.0 99.9 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 20.9 2. No 58.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 12.8 4. Don't know 8.1 5. Refused 0.0 99.9 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 49.1 2. No 29.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.1 4. Don't know 10.7 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Constructive 1. Yes 58.1 2. No 17.5 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 15.8 4. Don't know 8.5 5. Refused 0.0 99.9 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 18.4 Somewhat disagree 15.8
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% Neither agree nor disagree 18.4 Somewhat agree 24.4 Strongly agree 22.2 Don't know 0.9 Refused 0.0 100.1 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 40.6 Television 43.2 Radio 9.8 Internet 3.4 Don't know 1.3 No response 1.7 100.0 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 57.3 TV 20.1 Radio 3.0 Internet 3.0 Local government agencies 5.1 Business organizations 0.4 Friends or family members 6.0 Other, please specify 20 Personal observation 0.4 22 Information in mail (non-specific) 0.4 37 Local newsletter 0.4 40 Does not receive any 0.4 Don't know/Refused 3.4 99.9 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 6.0 Somewhat dissatisfied 11.5 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 22.6 Somewhat satisfied 27.8 Very satisfied 17.1 I don't read the local paper 14.5 Refused 0.4 99.9 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 38.5 Public water company 61.5 Don't know 0.0 Refused 0.0 100.0 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 2.6 1-5 years 12.8 6-10 years 10.7 11-20 years 14.5 More than 20 years 59.4
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% Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 53.0 Widowed 12.4 Divorced 17.1 Separated 1.7 Never been married 15.4 No response 0.4 100.0 31. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own 76.9 Rent 21.4 Other 1.7 No response 0.0 100.0 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 47.0 Working part-time 7.3 In school 0.4 Homemaker 3.4 Unemployed 3.4 Retired; disabled 38.5 Refused 0.0 100.0 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 4.7 25 to 34 12.4 35 to 49 26.5 50 to 64 30.8 65 and over 25.6 Refused 0.0 100.0 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 14.1 12 years (high school graduate) 27.4 13-15 years (some college) 30.3 16 years (college graduate) 20.1 More than 16 years (graduate school) 8.1 Refused 0.0 100.0 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 67.9 1 12.4 2 11.1 3 6.0 4 2.6 100.0 36. How many are age 65 and over? 0 69.2
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% 1 17.9 2 12.4 3 0.4 99.9 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 0.9 No 99.1 Refused 0.0 100.0 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 10.3 Caucasian/White 86.3 Other 3.4 No response 0.0 100.0 39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 19.2 $20,000 to 39,999 19.7 $40,000 to 59,999 16.2 $60,000 to $79,999 13.7 $80,000 to $99,999 4.7 $100,000 or more 9.8 Refused 16.7 100.0 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 46.2 Female 53.8 100.0
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(N)
(234) (234)
(1) (17) (102) (14) (36) (19) (15) (1) (2) (16) (5) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (234)
(8) (7) (51) (82) (86) (0) (234)
(9) (19) (45) (97) (52) (12) (0) (234)
(36) (64) (68) (38) (9) (19) (0) (234)
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(N) (11) (33) (55) (85) (43) (7) (0) (234)
(18) (45) (81) (45) (17) (28) (0) (234)
(15) (24) (64) (64) (30) (37) (0) (234)
(18) (19) (63) (46) (30) (58) (0) (234)
(13) (28) (56) (74) (60) (3) (0) (234)
(12) (20) (71) (82) (43) (6) (0) (234)
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(N)
(14) (17) (45) (89) (57) (12) (0) (234)
(12) (12) (42) (92) (69) (7) (0) (234)
(5) (9) (38) (94) (79) (9) (0) (234)
(17) (32) (63) (67) (35) (20) (0) (234)
(13) (24) (67) (96) (30) (4) (0) (234)
(26) (43) (77) (56) (30) (2) (0)
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(N) (234)
(37) (6) (0) (17) (13) (14) (12) (4) (4) (10) (55) (5) (11) (2) (2) (1) (9) (32) (234)
(122) (74) (35) (3) (234)
(71) (37) (123) (3) (234)
(39) (168) (27) (234)
(33) (47) (54) (63) (32) (5) (0)
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(N) (234)
(33) (36) (58) (51) (41) (14) (1) (234)
(55) (56) (38) (46) (26) (13) (0) (234)
(27) (38) (59) (60) (46) (4) (0) (234)
(26) (34) (61) (64) (47) (2) (0) (234)
(39) (42) (55) (60) (36) (2) (0) (234)
(17) (19) (37) (55) (78) (28)
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(N) (0) (234)
(32) (47) (60) (57) (38) (0) (0) (234)
(36) (40) (60) (48) (37) (12) (1) (234)
(25) (26) (52) (49) (64) (17) (1) (234)
(36) (55) (63) (34) (19) (27) (0) (234)
(14) (27) (54) (69) (58) (12) (0) (234)
(40) (34)
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(N) (59) (49) (45) (7) (234)
(114) (45) (35) (20) (14) (6) (234)
(7) (11) (42) (71) (101) (2) (234)
(4) (5) (30) (76) (118) (1) (234)
(7) (12) (23) (59) (132) (1) (234)
(2) (7) (36) (61) (126) (2) (234)
(5) (8) (37) (75)
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(N) (107) (2) (234)
(3) (7) (48) (44) (130) (2) (234)
(4) (7) (38) (71) (112) (2) (234)
(8) (13) (36) (71) (105) (1) (234)
(13) (24) (54) (71) (71) (1) (234)
(21) (20) (50) (63) (76) (4) (234)
(64) (48) (53) (43) (23) (3) (234)
(61)
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(N) (36) (51) (36) (41) (9) (234)
(17) (15) (46) (48) (98) (10) (234)
(7) (11) (50) (52) (111) (3) (234)
(3) (10) (44) (63) (111) (3) (234)
(2) (3) (39) (66) (122) (2) (234)
(11) (14) (28) (58) (119) (4) (234)
(22) (11) (39)
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(N) (55) (104) (3) (234)
(4) (10) (32) (44) (140) (4) (234)
(3) (8) (18) (33) (171) (1) (234)
(5) (6) (28) (58) (135) (2) (234)
(3) (7) (29) (53) (139) (3) (234)
(5) (13) (26) (52) (132) (6) (234)
(142) (34) (29) (14) (10) (5) (234)
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(N)
(162) (63) (9) (234)
(0) (1) (11) (42) (107) (1) (0) (72) (234)
(0) (0) (11) (27) (123) (1) (0) (72) (234)
(1) (15) (34) (41) (69) (2) (0) (72) (234)
(119) (79) (6) (30) (0)
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(N) (234)
(164) (40) (11) (19) (0) (234)
(113) (86) (17) (18) (0) (234)
(104) (73) (32) (25) (0) (234)
(106) (85) (20) (23) (0) (234)
(49) (136) (30) (19) (0) (234)
(115) (68) (26) (25) (0) (234)
(136) (41) (37) (20) (0) (234)
(43) (37)
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(N) (43) (57) (52) (2) (0) (234)
(95) (101) (23) (8) (3) (4) (234)
(134) (47) (7) (7) (12) (1) (14)
(1) (1) (1) (1) (8) (234)
(14) (27) (53) (65) (40) (34) (1) (234)
(90) (144) (0) (0) (234)
(6) (30) (25) (34) (139)
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(N) (0) (234)
(124) (29) (40) (4) (36) (1) (234)
(180) (50) (4) (0) (234)
(110) (17) (1) (8) (8) (90) (0) (234)
(11) (29) (62) (72) (60) (0) (234)
(33) (64) (71) (47) (19) (0) (234)
(159) (29) (26) (14) (6) (234)
(162)
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(N) (42) (29) (1) (234)
(2) (232) (0) (234)
(24) (202) (8) (0) (234)
(45) (46) (38) (32) (11) (23) (39) (234)
(108) (126) (234)
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% 1. Which county do you live in? Iredell 100.0 100.0 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 1 Charlotte 0.4 10 Davidson 0.4 11 Mooresville 47.0 36 Statesville 38.4 39 Cleveland 1.3 43 Hamptonville 0.4 44 Wilkesboro 0.4 45 Troutman 5.6 52 Harmony 3.0 113 Olin 1.3 114 Union Grove 1.3 136 Stony Point 0.4 No response 0.0 99.9 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 1.7 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 4.3 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 19.4 4. Somewhat satisfied 40.1 5. Very satisfied 34.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 1.7 2. Fair 12.9 3. Average 21.6 4. Good 37.9 5. Excellent 23.7 6. Don't know 2.2 7. No response 0.0 100.0 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 9.5 2. Fair 15.9 3. Average 28.4 4. Good 26.3 5. Excellent 11.6 6. Don't know 7.8 7. No response 0.4 99.9 c. Parks and open space 1. Poor 8.6 2. Fair 12.5 3. Average 28.9 4. Good 31.5
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% 5. Excellent 15.9 6. Don't know 2.6 7. No response 0.0 100.0 d. Cultural and arts activities 1. Poor 13.8 2. Fair 20.7 3. Average 35.3 4. Good 12.9 5. Excellent 6.5 6. Don't know 10.8 7. No response 0.0 100.0 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 4.3 2. Fair 14.2 3. Average 31.9 4. Good 23.3 5. Excellent 13.4 6. Don't know 12.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 f. Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 4.3 2. Fair 12.1 3. Average 23.3 4. Good 23.7 5. Excellent 12.9 6. Don't know 23.7 7. No response 0.0 100.0 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 6.5 2. Fair 15.1 3. Average 30.2 4. Good 25.9 5. Excellent 22.4 6. Don't know 0.0 7. No response 0.0 100.1 h. Air quality 1. Poor 1.7 2. Fair 7.3 3. Average 22.0 4. Good 43.1 5. Excellent 23.7 6. Don't know 1.7 7. No response 0.4 99.9 i. Water quality 1. Poor 3.4 2. Fair 5.6 3. Average 22.4
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% 4. Good 35.8 5. Excellent 26.3 6. Don't know 6.5 7. No response 0.0 100.0 j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 2.2 2. Fair 5.2 3. Average 19.8 4. Good 37.1 5. Excellent 34.5 6. Don't know 1.3 7. No response 0.0 100.1 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 2.2 2. Fair 5.6 3. Average 19.4 4. Good 31.9 5. Excellent 35.8 6. Don't know 5.2 7. No response 0.0 100.1 l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 3.0 2. Fair 8.2 3. Average 29.7 4. Good 32.3 5. Excellent 19.8 6. Don't know 6.9 7. No response 0.0 99.9 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 1.7 2. Fair 8.6 3. Average 31.5 4. Good 40.1 5. Excellent 17.2 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 28.4 2. Fair 25.0 3. Average 25.0 4. Good 14.2 5. Excellent 6.0 6. Don't know 1.3 7. No response 0.0 99.9 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only) Education 16.8
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% Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 27.2 Other Infrastructure 0.9 Growth and Development 10.8 Environment/Preservation 3.0 Crime/Public Safety 3.9 Government 3.4 Taxes 0.9 Public Transportation 0.4 Healthcare/Social Services 2.6 Economic Development/Jobs 11.2 Immigration 0.9 Youth/Children 5.2 Race Issues 0.0 Art/Culture 0.4 Housing 0.4 Other 2.6 No response 9.5 100.1 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 49.6 Remain the same 23.7 Decline 23.3 Don't know/Refused 3.4 100.0 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 50.4 Too slow 15.9 About right 32.3 Don't know/Refused 1.3 99.9 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 18.5 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 76.3 Don't know/Refused 5.2 100.0 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 17.7 2. Somewhat not serious 20.7 3. Neutral 28.9 4. Somewhat serious 22.4 5. Very serious 7.8 6. Don't know 2.6 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 14.7 2. Somewhat not serious 16.8
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% 3. Neutral 29.3 4. Somewhat serious 21.6 5. Very serious 13.8 6. Don't know 3.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 17.2 2. Somewhat not serious 19.8 3. Neutral 25.0 4. Somewhat serious 20.3 5. Very serious 12.5 6. Don't know 5.2 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 11.2 2. Somewhat not serious 13.4 3. Neutral 25.9 4. Somewhat serious 25.9 5. Very serious 20.3 6. Don't know 3.4 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 10.8 2. Somewhat not serious 6.0 3. Neutral 15.1 4. Somewhat serious 23.7 5. Very serious 43.1 6. Don't know 1.3 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 24.6 2. Somewhat not serious 20.7 3. Neutral 19.8 4. Somewhat serious 23.3 5. Very serious 11.2 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 3.4 2. Somewhat not serious 9.9 3. Neutral 12.9 4. Somewhat serious 28.0 5. Very serious 37.9 6. Don't know 7.8 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 h. Litter 1. Not at all serious 12.9
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% 2. Somewhat not serious 22.0 3. Neutral 29.7 4. Somewhat serious 21.6 5. Very serious 13.4 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 15.1 2. Somewhat not serious 18.5 3. Neutral 28.0 4. Somewhat serious 19.0 5. Very serious 9.5 6. Don't know 9.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 7.8 2. Somewhat not serious 11.6 3. Neutral 23.7 4. Somewhat serious 26.7 5. Very serious 24.6 6. Don't know 5.6 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 24.6 2. Somewhat not serious 19.0 3. Neutral 30.2 4. Somewhat serious 13.8 5. Very serious 6.0 6. Don't know 6.5 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 15.1 2. Somewhat not serious 19.4 3. Neutral 25.4 4. Somewhat serious 19.4 5. Very serious 16.8 6. Don't know 3.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 15.9 Somewhat disagree 15.5 Neither agree nor disagree 23.7 Somewhat agree 22.4 Strongly agree 20.3 Don't know/Refused 2.2
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% 100.0 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 50.0 Somewhat disagree 23.3 Neither agree nor disagree 10.8 Somewhat agree 6.9 Strongly agree 6.5 Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.1 Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 3.0 2 4.3 3 12.1 4 31.0 5. Extremely important 49.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 2.6 2 3.9 3 15.1 4 31.9 5. Extremely important 46.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 3.4 2 2.2 3 10.8 4 30.6 5. Extremely important 53.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 2.6 2 3.0 3 14.2 4 26.3 5. Extremely important 53.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 3.0 2 4.7 3 14.7 4 29.7 5. Extremely important 47.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 f. Forested areas
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% 1. Not at all important 3.9 2 3.4 3 12.9 4 27.6 5. Extremely important 51.3 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 5.6 3 13.8 4 28.9 5. Extremely important 49.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 5.6 3 17.7 4 30.6 5. Extremely important 43.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 5.6 2 9.5 3 18.1 4 35.8 5. Extremely important 31.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 9.5 2 7.3 3 23.3 4 27.2 5. Extremely important 31.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.1 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 29.3 2 17.2 3 29.7 4 13.4 5. Extremely important 10.3 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 99.9 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 27.6 2 12.9 3 26.3 4 15.1 5. Extremely important 16.8
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% 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 5.6 2 8.2 3 20.7 4 34.9 5. Extremely important 27.2 6. Don't know/Refused 3.4 100.0 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 3.0 2 4.7 3 14.2 4 29.7 5. Extremely important 45.7 6. Don't know/Refused 2.6 99.9 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 1.3 2 3.0 3 16.8 4 27.2 5. Extremely important 51.3 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 3.4 2 3.0 3 15.9 4 32.3 5. Extremely important 44.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.8 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 5.6 2. Don't support 5.2 3. Neutral 10.3 4. Somewhat support 26.7 5. Strongly support 50.4 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 99.9 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 3.4 2. Don't support 5.6 3. Neutral 16.4 4. Somewhat support 27.2 5. Strongly support 46.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0
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% 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space 1. Strongly don't support 2.2 2. Don't support 5.2 3. Neutral 10.3 4. Somewhat support 24.6 5. Strongly support 56.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 0.9 2. Don't support 1.3 3. Neutral 4.7 4. Somewhat support 20.7 5. Strongly support 72.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 4.3 2. Don't support 4.3 3. Neutral 9.1 4. Somewhat support 19.4 5. Strongly support 62.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 1.7 2. Don't support 1.7 3. Neutral 10.3 4. Somewhat support 26.3 5. Strongly support 59.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 3.4 2. Don't support 4.7 3. Neutral 9.1 4. Somewhat support 18.5 5. Strongly support 62.1 6. Don't know/Refused 2.2 100.0 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 68.1 2. Don't support 12.9 3. Neutral 11.6 4. Somewhat support 2.2 5. Strongly support 3.4 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 99.9 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities. They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.)
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% 1. Yes 72.4 2. No Skip to Question 23 23.7 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 3.9 100.0 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 0.9 2. 0.9 3. 7.3 4. 18.1 5. Extremely important 45.3 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 27.6 100.1 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 0.9 2. 0.0 3. 1.3 4. 14.7 5. Extremely important 54.7 6. Don't know 0.9 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 27.6 100.1 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 3.4 2. 6.5 3. 19.0 4. 20.3 5. Extremely important 22.8 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 27.6 100.0 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 49.1 2. No 34.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 4.3 4. Don't know 12.1 5. Refused 0.4 100.0 b Respectful 1. Yes 63.8 2. No 21.6
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% 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 6.5 4. Don't know 7.8 5. Refused 0.4 100.1 c. Open-minded 1. Yes 46.6 2. No 38.8 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 8.2 4. Don't know 6.0 5. Refused 0.4 100.0 d. Divisive 1. Yes 37.9 2. No 37.9 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.2 4. Don't know 12.5 5. Refused 0.4 99.9 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 40.1 2. No 36.2 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.2 4. Don't know 12.1 5. Refused 0.4 100.0 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 22.4 2. No 59.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.1 4. Don't know 9.1 5. Refused 0.4 100.1 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 45.3 2. No 34.5 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.2 4. Don't know 8.6 5. Refused 0.4 100.0 f. Constructive 1. Yes 51.3 2. No 26.3 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 13.4 4. Don't know 8.6 5. Refused 0.4 100.0 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 21.1 Somewhat disagree 16.4 Neither agree nor disagree 19.8 Somewhat agree 25.4 Strongly agree 17.2 Don't know 0.0
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% Refused 0.0 99.9 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 47.0 Television 39.7 Radio 6.9 Internet 3.0 Don't know 0.9 No response 2.6 100.1 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 63.4 TV 15.5 Radio 3.4 Internet 1.3 Local government agencies 3.6 Business organizations 0.9 Conservancies/Conservation organizations 0.4 Other non-profit organizations 0.9 Friends or family members 7.3 Other, please specify 39 Community board meetings 0.4 Don't know/Refused 3.0 100.1 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 7.8 Somewhat dissatisfied 17.7 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 25.9 Somewhat satisfied 27.6 Very satisfied 9.5 I don't read the local paper 11.2 Refused 0.4 100.1 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 47.0 Public water company 53.0 Don't know 0.0 Refused 0.0 100.0 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 6.0 1-5 years 17.2 6-10 years 16.8 11-20 years 15.5 More than 20 years 44.4 Don't know/Refused 0.0 99.9 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 55.6 Widowed 9.5
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% Divorced 14.7 Separated 2.6 Never been married 17.2 No response 0.4 100.0 31. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own 81.9 Rent 14.2 Other 3.4 No response 0.4 99.9 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 51.3 Working part-time 10.8 In school 2.6 Homemaker 7.3 Unemployed 4.7 Retired; disabled 23.3 Refused 0.0 100.0 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 6.9 25 to 34 15.5 35 to 49 31.0 50 to 64 24.6 65 and over 22.0 Refused 0.0 100.0 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 6.9 12 years (high school graduate) 30.6 13-15 years (some college) 31.5 16 years (college graduate) 21.1 More than 16 years (graduate school) 9.9 Refused 0.0 100.0 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 56.9 1 16.8 2 18.5 3 5.6 4 2.2 100.0 36. How many are age 65 and over? 0 74.1 1 17.2 2 8.2 3 0.4 99.9 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin?
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% Yes 2.2 No 97.8 Refused 0.0 100.0 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 11.2 Caucasian/White 83.6 Other 3.9 No response 1.3 100.0 39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 9.9 $20,000 to 39,999 17.7 $40,000 to 59,999 17.2 $60,000 to $79,999 12.5 $80,000 to $99,999 6.9 $100,000 or more 17.7 Refused 18.1 100.0 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 49.1 Female 50.9 100.0
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(N)
(232) (232)
(1) (1) (109) (89) (3) (1) (1) (13) (7) (3) (3) (1) (0) (232)
(4) (10) (45) (93) (80) (0) (232)
(4) (30) (50) (88) (55) (5) (0) (232)
(22) (37) (66) (61) (27) (18) (1) (232)
(20) (29) (67) (73)
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(N) (37) (6) (0) (232)
(32) (48) (82) (30) (15) (25) (0) (232)
(10) (33) (74) (54) (31) (30) (0) (232)
(10) (28) (54) (55) (30) (55) (0) (232)
(15) (35) (70) (60) (52) (0) (0) (232)
(4) (17) (51) (100) (55) (4) (1) (232)
(8) (13) (52)
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(N) (83) (61) (15) (0) (232)
(5) (12) (46) (86) (80) (3) (0) (232)
(5) (13) (45) (74) (83) (12) (0) (232)
(7) (19) (69) (75) (46) (16) (0) (232)
(4) (20) (73) (93) (40) (2) (0) (232)
(66) (58) (58) (33) (14) (3) (0) (232)
(39)
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(N) (63) (2) (25) (7) (9) (8) (2) (1) (6) (26) (2) (12) (0) (1) (1) (6) (22) (232)
(115) (55) (54) (8) (232)
(117) (37) (75) (3) (232)
(43) (177) (12) (232)
(41) (48) (67) (52) (18) (6) (0) (232)
(34) (39)
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(N) (68) (50) (32) (9) (0) (232)
(40) (46) (58) (47) (29) (12) (0) (232)
(26) (31) (60) (60) (47) (8) (0) (232)
(25) (14) (35) (55) (100) (3) (0) (232)
(57) (48) (46) (54) (26) (1) (0) (232)
(8) (23) (30) (65) (88) (18) (0) (232)
(30)
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(N) (51) (69) (50) (31) (1) (0) (232)
(35) (43) (65) (44) (22) (23) (0) (232)
(18) (27) (55) (62) (57) (13) (0) (232)
(57) (44) (70) (32) (14) (15) (0) (232)
(35) (45) (59) (45) (39) (9) (0) (232)
(37) (36) (55) (52) (47) (5)
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(N) (232)
(116) (54) (25) (16) (15) (6) (232)
(7) (10) (28) (72) (114) (1) (232)
(6) (9) (35) (74) (107) (1) (232)
(8) (5) (25) (71) (123) (0) (232)
(6) (7) (33) (61) (124) (1) (232)
(7) (11) (34) (69) (109) (2) (232)
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(N) (9) (8) (30) (64) (119) (2) (232)
(5) (13) (32) (67) (114) (1) (232)
(5) (13) (41) (71) (101) (1) (232)
(13) (22) (42) (83) (72) (0) (232)
(22) (17) (54) (63) (74) (2) (232)
(68) (40) (69) (31) (24) (0) (232)
(64) (30) (61) (35) (39)
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(N) (3) (232)
(13) (19) (48) (81) (63) (8) (232)
(7) (11) (33) (69) (106) (6) (232)
(3) (7) (39) (63) (119) (1) (232)
(8) (7) (37) (75) (104) (1) (232)
(13) (12) (24) (62) (117) (4) (232)
(8) (13) (38) (63) (107) (3) (232)
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(N)
(5) (12) (24) (57) (130) (4) (232)
(2) (3) (11) (48) (168) (0) (232)
(10) (10) (21) (45) (145) (1) (232)
(4) (4) (24) (61) (138) (1) (232)
(8) (11) (21) (43) (144) (5) (232)
(158) (30) (27) (5) (8) (4) (232)
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(N) (168) (55) (9) (232)
(2) (2) (17) (42) (105) (0) (0) (64) (232)
(2) (0) (3) (34) (127) (2) (0) (64) (232)
(8) (15) (44) (47) (53) (1) (0) (64) (232)
(114) (79) (10) (28) (1) (232)
(148) (50)
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(N) (15) (18) (1) (232)
(108) (90) (19) (14) (1) (232)
(88) (88) (26) (29) (1) (232)
(93) (84) (26) (28) (1) (232)
(52) (137) (21) (21) (1) (232)
(105) (80) (26) (20) (1) (232)
(119) (61) (31) (20) (1) (232)
(49) (38) (46) (59) (40) (0)
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(N) (0) (232)
(109) (92) (16) (7) (2) (6) (232)
(147) (36) (8) (3) (8) (2) (1) (2) (17)
(1) (7) (232)
(18) (41) (60) (64) (22) (26) (1) (232)
(109) (123) (0) (0) (232)
(14) (40) (39) (36) (103) (0) (232)
(129) (22)
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(N) (34) (6) (40) (1) (232)
(190) (33) (8) (1) (232)
(119) (25) (6) (17) (11) (54) (0) (232)
(16) (36) (72) (57) (51) (0) (232)
(16) (71) (73) (49) (23) (0) (232)
(132) (39) (43) (13) (5) (232)
(172) (40) (19) (1) (232)
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(N) (5) (227) (0) (232)
(26) (194) (9) (3) (232)
(23) (41) (40) (29) (16) (41) (42) (232)
(114) (118) (232)
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% 1. Which county do you live in? Lancaster 100.0 100.0 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 1 Charlotte 3.0 90 Fort Mill 1.3 95 Rock Hill 0.9 118 Chester 0.4 119 Lancaster 77.3 121 Kershaw 11.2 125 Heath Springs 3.0 129 Van Wyck 0.4 131 Jefferson 0.9 137 Indian Land 1.3 No response 0.4 100.1 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 3.4 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 5.2 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 22.3 4. Somewhat satisfied 30.9 5. Very satisfied 37.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 7.3 2. Fair 8.6 3. Average 20.2 4. Good 42.5 5. Excellent 19.7 6. Don't know 1.7 7. No response 0.0 100.0 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 33.9 2. Fair 27.9 3. Average 24.9 4. Good 8.6 5. Excellent 2.1 6. Don't know 2.6 7. No response 0.0 100.0 c. Parks and open space 1. Poor 11.6 2. Fair 21.5 3. Average 28.8 4. Good 24.0 5. Excellent 13.7 6. Don't know 0.4
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% 7. No response 0.0 100.0 d. Cultural and arts activities 1. Poor 15.9 2. Fair 24.9 3. Average 28.3 4. Good 17.6 5. Excellent 5.2 6. Don't know 8.2 7. No response 0.0 100.1 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 13.3 2. Fair 18.5 3. Average 26.6 4. Good 25.3 5. Excellent 11.2 6. Don't know 5.2 7. No response 0.0 100.1 f. Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 7.7 2. Fair 12.0 3. Average 19.7 4. Good 30.0 5. Excellent 14.2 6. Don't know 16.3 7. No response 0.0 99.9 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 13.3 2. Fair 20.6 3. Average 35.2 4. Good 19.7 5. Excellent 10.7 6. Don't know 0.4 7. No response 0.0 99.9 h. Air quality 1. Poor 2.1 2. Fair 4.3 3. Average 22.7 4. Good 39.9 5. Excellent 29.6 6. Don't know 1.3 7. No response 0.0 99.9 i. Water quality 1. Poor 4.3 2. Fair 4.3 3. Average 21.9 4. Good 35.2 5. Excellent 30.9
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% 6. Don't know 3.4 7. No response 0.0 100.0 j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 6.9 2. Fair 12.0 3. Average 16.3 4. Good 41.2 5. Excellent 21.0 6. Don't know 2.6 7. No response 0.0 100.0 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 6.0 2. Fair 5.6 3. Average 19.7 4. Good 43.8 5. Excellent 23.2 6. Don't know 1.7 7. No response 0.0 100.0 l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 8.6 2. Fair 11.2 3. Average 28.8 4. Good 33.0 5. Excellent 15.9 6. Don't know 2.6 7. No response 0.0 100.1 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 11.6 2. Fair 12.0 3. Average 29.2 4. Good 37.3 5. Excellent 9.4 6. Don't know 0.4 7. No response 0.0 99.9 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 6.0 2. Fair 8.6 3. Average 24.5 4. Good 30.5 5. Excellent 30.0 6. Don't know 0.4 7. No response 0.0 100.0 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only) Education 11.6 Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 5.6 Other Infrastructure 0.0
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% Growth and Development 4.3 Environment/Preservation 0.9 Crime/Public Safety 4.7 Government 5.2 Taxes 4.3 Public Transportation 0.0 Healthcare/Social Services 2.1 Economic Development/Jobs 37.3 Immigration 0.9 Youth/Children 4.3 Race Issues 2.1 Art/Culture 0.0 Housing 1.7 Other 3.0 No response 12.0 100.0 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 46.4 Remain the same 28.3 Decline 21.0 Don't know/Refused 4.3 100.0 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 18.9 Too slow 30.0 About right 50.2 Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 21.9 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 63.5 Don't know/Refused 14.6 100.0 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 36.9 2. Somewhat not serious 26.6 3. Neutral 20.6 4. Somewhat serious 8.2 5. Very serious 6.0 6. Don't know 1.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 27.0 2. Somewhat not serious 18.9 3. Neutral 23.6 4. Somewhat serious 16.7
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% 5. Very serious 9.0 6. Don't know 4.7 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 42.1 2. Somewhat not serious 26.2 3. Neutral 17.6 4. Somewhat serious 7.3 5. Very serious 4.3 6. Don't know 2.6 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 20.6 2. Somewhat not serious 16.7 3. Neutral 27.9 4. Somewhat serious 18.9 5. Very serious 13.7 6. Don't know 2.1 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 38.2 2. Somewhat not serious 21.5 3. Neutral 21.9 4. Somewhat serious 9.0 5. Very serious 9.4 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 25.3 2. Somewhat not serious 15.9 3. Neutral 21.0 4. Somewhat serious 21.9 5. Very serious 14.6 6. Don't know 1.3 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 22.3 2. Somewhat not serious 10.7 3. Neutral 16.3 4. Somewhat serious 26.2 5. Very serious 15.5 6. Don't know 9.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 h. Litter 1. Not at all serious 18.5 2. Somewhat not serious 21.0 3. Neutral 28.8
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% 4. Somewhat serious 15.5 5. Very serious 15.5 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.4 100.1 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 26.2 2. Somewhat not serious 12.9 3. Neutral 19.3 4. Somewhat serious 19.7 5. Very serious 15.0 6. Don't know 6.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 24.9 2. Somewhat not serious 16.7 3. Neutral 18.5 4. Somewhat serious 15.5 5. Very serious 15.0 6. Don't know 9.4 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 33.0 2. Somewhat not serious 18.5 3. Neutral 24.5 4. Somewhat serious 11.6 5. Very serious 7.3 6. Don't know 5.2 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 6.0 2. Somewhat not serious 5.6 3. Neutral 9.4 4. Somewhat serious 28.3 5. Very serious 49.4 6. Don't know 1.3 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 14.6 Somewhat disagree 10.7 Neither agree nor disagree 19.7 Somewhat agree 21.5 Strongly agree 32.6 Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots
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% Strongly disagree 39.9 Somewhat disagree 21.0 Neither agree nor disagree 15.9 Somewhat agree 10.7 Strongly agree 11.6 Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 3.9 2 4.3 3 17.6 4 22.3 5. Extremely important 51.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 3.9 2 3.4 3 18.9 4 27.9 5. Extremely important 45.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 4.7 2 2.1 3 15.5 4 28.8 5. Extremely important 48.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 3.9 2 5.2 3 11.2 4 29.2 5. Extremely important 49.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.2 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 2.6 2 6.0 3 15.9 4 26.2 5. Extremely important 46.8 6. Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.1 f. Forested areas 1. Not at all important 3.9 2 6.0
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% 3 14.6 4 24.9 5. Extremely important 49.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.1 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 3.4 2 3.9 3 12.4 4 26.6 5. Extremely important 53.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 8.2 2 6.0 3 17.6 4 26.2 5. Extremely important 42.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.1 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 9.9 2 7.3 3 18.0 4 28.8 5. Extremely important 35.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 14.6 2 12.4 3 12.4 4 27.0 5. Extremely important 31.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 99.9 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 29.2 2 15.5 3 18.9 4 17.6 5. Extremely important 18.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.1 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 26.2 2 12.0 3 15.5 4 19.7 5. Extremely important 26.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0
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% m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 11.6 2 10.7 3 23.2 4 21.0 5. Extremely important 29.2 6. Don't know/Refused 4.3 100.0 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 3.9 2 6.4 3 18.0 4 31.3 5. Extremely important 39.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 5.2 2 5.2 3 12.4 4 21.9 5. Extremely important 54.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.1 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 6.4 2 4.7 3 16.3 4 28.3 5. Extremely important 42.9 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 99.9 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 9.0 2. Don't support 5.2 3. Neutral 14.2 4. Somewhat support 25.3 5. Strongly support 44.2 6. Don't know/Refused 2.1 100.0 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 13.3 2. Don't support 8.6 3. Neutral 15.9 4. Somewhat support 25.3 5. Strongly support 35.6 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space 1. Strongly don't support 6.4
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% 2. Don't support 3.4 3. Neutral 14.2 4. Somewhat support 24.5 5. Strongly support 49.4 6. Don't know/Refused 2.1 100.0 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 3.9 2. Don't support 3.0 3. Neutral 6.9 4. Somewhat support 20.6 5. Strongly support 65.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 5.6 2. Don't support 4.7 3. Neutral 6.0 4. Somewhat support 20.2 5. Strongly support 61.4 6. Don't know/Refused 2.1 100.0 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 2.1 2. Don't support 3.9 3. Neutral 9.4 4. Somewhat support 20.6 5. Strongly support 62.7 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 7.7 2. Don't support 6.4 3. Neutral 13.3 4. Somewhat support 22.3 5. Strongly support 46.4 6. Don't know/Refused 3.9 100.0 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 63.1 2. Don't support 10.3 3. Neutral 10.7 4. Somewhat support 6.0 5. Strongly support 7.3 6. Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.0 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities. They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 73.8 2. No Skip to Question 23 18.9
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% 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 7.3 100.0 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 0.4 2. 1.7 3. 4.3 4. 24.0 5. Extremely important 42.5 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.4 98. Skipped question 26.2 99.9 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 0.4 2. 0.9 3. 3.0 4. 14.2 5. Extremely important 54.9 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 26.2 100.0 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 3.4 2. 5.6 3. 10.7 4. 20.2 5. Extremely important 32.6 6. Don't know 1.3 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 26.2 100.0 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 55.8 2. No 32.6 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 4.7 4. Don't know 6.9 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 b Respectful 1. Yes 67.0 2. No 22.3 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 8.2 4. Don't know 2.6
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% 5. Refused 0.0 100.1 c. Open-minded 1. Yes 57.5 2. No 31.3 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.4 4. Don't know 1.7 5. Refused 0.0 99.9 d. Divisive 1. Yes 52.4 2. No 32.2 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 10.7 4. Don't know 4.7 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 53.6 2. No 32.2 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 8.2 4. Don't know 6.0 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 27.5 2. No 60.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.6 4. Don't know 0.9 5. Refused 0.0 100.1 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 49.8 2. No 33.0 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 12.0 4. Don't know 5.2 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Constructive 1. Yes 62.2 2. No 24.0 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 10.3 4. Don't know 3.4 5. Refused 0.0 99.9 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 14.6 Somewhat disagree 13.7 Neither agree nor disagree 16.3 Somewhat agree 23.6 Strongly agree 30.5 Don't know 1.3 Refused 0.0 100.0
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% 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 54.5 Television 37.3 Radio 3.0 Internet 0.4 Don't know 2.6 No response 2.1 99.9 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 71.2 TV 16.7 Radio 0.4 Internet 1.3 Local government agencies 1.7 Business organizations 0.0 Conservancies/Conservation organizations 0.0 Other non-profit organizations 0.0 Friends or family members 5.6 Other, please specify 20 Personal observation 0.9 49 Agricultural newsletter 0.4 Don't know/Refused 1.7 99.9 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 8.2 Somewhat dissatisfied 10.3 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 20.6 Somewhat satisfied 29.6 Very satisfied 23.2 I don't read the local paper 7.7 Refused 0.4 100.0 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 14.6 Public water company 85.0 Don't know 0.4 Refused 0.0 100.0 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 4.3 1-5 years 9.0 6-10 years 10.3 11-20 years 12.9 More than 20 years 63.5 Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 45.9 Widowed 13.3 Divorced 11.6
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% Separated 6.9 Never been married 21.9 No response 0.4 100.0 31. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own 74.7 Rent 21.0 Other 3.4 No response 0.9 100.0 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 51.9 Working part-time 6.9 In school 1.7 Homemaker 4.7 Unemployed 6.0 Retired; disabled 27.9 Refused 0.9 100.0 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 6.0 25 to 34 18.5 35 to 49 29.2 50 to 64 26.2 65 and over 19.7 Refused 0.4 100.0 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 12.0 12 years (high school graduate) 37.8 13-15 years (some college) 27.9 16 years (college graduate) 16.7 More than 16 years (graduate school) 4.7 Refused 0.9 100.0 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 60.9 1 18.5 2 12.9 3 4.3 4 2.6 5 0.4 6 0.4 100.0 36. How many are age 65 and over? 0 76.8 1 15.9 2 6.9 5 0.4 100.0
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% 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 3.4 No 96.6 Refused 0.0 100.0 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 24.0 Caucasian/White 67.8 Other 7.3 No response 0.9 100.0 39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 16.7 $20,000 to 39,999 20.6 $40,000 to 59,999 18.9 $60,000 to $79,999 12.4 $80,000 to $99,999 5.6 $100,000 or more 6.9 Refused 18.9 100.0 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 42.9 Female 57.1 100.0
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(N)
(233) (233)
(7) (3) (2) (1) (180) (26) (7) (1) (2) (3) (1) (233)
(8) (12) (52) (72) (88) (1) (233)
(17) (20) (47) (99) (46) (4) (0) (233)
(79) (65) (58) (20) (5) (6) (0) (233)
(27) (50) (67) (56) (32) (1)
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(N) (0) (233)
(37) (58) (66) (41) (12) (19) (0) (233)
(31) (43) (62) (59) (26) (12) (0) (233)
(18) (28) (46) (70) (33) (38) (0) (233)
(31) (48) (82) (46) (25) (1) (0) (233)
(5) (10) (53) (93) (69) (3) (0) (233)
(10) (10) (51) (82) (72)
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(N) (8) (0) (233)
(16) (28) (38) (96) (49) (6) (0) (233)
(14) (13) (46) (102) (54) (4) (0) (233)
(20) (26) (67) (77) (37) (6) (0) (233)
(27) (28) (68) (87) (22) (1) (0) (233)
(14) (20) (57) (71) (70) (1) (0) (233)
(27) (13) (0)
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(N) (10) (2) (11) (12) (10) (0) (5) (87) (2) (10) (5) (0) (4) (7) (28) (233)
(108) (66) (49) (10) (233)
(44) (70) (117) (2) (233)
(51) (148) (34) (233)
(86) (62) (48) (19) (14) (4) (0) (233)
(63) (44) (55) (39)
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(N) (21) (11) (0) (233)
(98) (61) (41) (17) (10) (6) (0) (233)
(48) (39) (65) (44) (32) (5) (0) (233)
(89) (50) (51) (21) (22) (0) (0) (233)
(59) (37) (49) (51) (34) (3) (0) (233)
(52) (25) (38) (61) (36) (21) (0) (233)
(43) (49) (67)
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(N) (36) (36) (1) (1) (233)
(61) (30) (45) (46) (35) (16) (0) (233)
(58) (39) (43) (36) (35) (22) (0) (233)
(77) (43) (57) (27) (17) (12) (0) (233)
(14) (13) (22) (66) (115) (3) (0) (233)
(34) (25) (46) (50) (76) (2) (233)
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(N) (93) (49) (37) (25) (27) (2) (233)
(9) (10) (41) (52) (120) (1) (233)
(9) (8) (44) (65) (106) (1) (233)
(11) (5) (36) (67) (113) (1) (233)
(9) (12) (26) (68) (116) (2) (233)
(6) (14) (37) (61) (109) (6) (233)
(9) (14)
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(N) (34) (58) (116) (2) (233)
(8) (9) (29) (62) (124) (1) (233)
(19) (14) (41) (61) (98) (0) (233)
(23) (17) (42) (67) (83) (1) (233)
(34) (29) (29) (63) (74) (4) (233)
(68) (36) (44) (41) (42) (2) (233)
(61) (28) (36) (46) (61) (1) (233)
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(N)
(27) (25) (54) (49) (68) (10) (233)
(9) (15) (42) (73) (91) (3) (233)
(12) (12) (29) (51) (126) (3) (233)
(15) (11) (38) (66) (100) (3) (233)
(21) (12) (33) (59) (103) (5) (233)
(31) (20) (37) (59) (83) (3) (233)
(15)
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(N) (8) (33) (57) (115) (5) (233)
(9) (7) (16) (48) (152) (1) (233)
(13) (11) (14) (47) (143) (5) (233)
(5) (9) (22) (48) (146) (3) (233)
(18) (15) (31) (52) (108) (9) (233)
(147) (24) (25) (14) (17) (6) (233)
(172) (44)
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(N) (17) (233)
(1) (4) (10) (56) (99) (1) (1) (61) (233)
(1) (2) (7) (33) (128) (1) (0) (61) (233)
(8) (13) (25) (47) (76) (3) (0) (61) (233)
(130) (76) (11) (16) (0) (233)
(156) (52) (19) (6)
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(N) (0) (233)
(134) (73) (22) (4) (0) (233)
(122) (75) (25) (11) (0) (233)
(125) (75) (19) (14) (0) (233)
(64) (140) (27) (2) (0) (233)
(116) (77) (28) (12) (0) (233)
(145) (56) (24) (8) (0) (233)
(34) (32) (38) (55) (71) (3) (0) (233)
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(N)
(127) (87) (7) (1) (6) (5) (233)
(166) (39) (1) (3) (4) (0) (0) (0) (13)
(2) (1) (4) 233
(19) (24) (48) (69) (54) (18) (1) (233)
(34) (198) (1) (0) (233)
(10) (21) (24) (30) (148) (0) (233)
(107) (31) (27)
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(N) (16) (51) (1) (233)
(174) (49) (8) (2) (233)
(121) (16) (4) (11) (14) (65) (2) (233)
(14) (43) (68) (61) (46) (1) (233)
(28) (88) (65) (39) (11) (2) (233)
(142) (43) (30) (10) (6) (1) (1) (233)
(179) (37) (16) (1) (233)
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(N)
(8) (225) (0) (233)
(56) (158) (17) (2) (233)
(39) (48) (44) (29) (13) (16) (44) (233)
(100) (133) (233)
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% 1. Which county do you live in? Lincoln 100.0 100.0 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 46 Lowesville 1.3 47 Cherryville 0.4 48 Stanley 0.9 61 Vale 4.3 67 Hickory 1.3 72 Maiden 2.6 83 Casar 0.9 87 Lincolnton 52.6 89 Iron Station 10.0 91 Denver 20.0 96 Westport 2.6 107 Pumpkin Center 0.9 110 Crouse 1.3 133 High Shoals 0.4 135 Boger City 0.4 99.9 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 0.4 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 3.0 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 13.9 4. Somewhat satisfied 38.3 5. Very satisfied 44.3 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 99.9 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 4.8 2. Fair 6.1 3. Average 28.3 4. Good 38.3 5. Excellent 19.6 6. Don't know 3.0 7. No response 0.0 100.1 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 16.5 2. Fair 24.8 3. Average 33.0 4. Good 13.5 5. Excellent 5.7 6. Don't know 6.5 7. No response 0.0 100.0 c. Parks and open space 1. Poor 7.4 2. Fair 18.7
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% 3. Average 28.3 4. Good 27.4 5. Excellent 14.3 6. Don't know 3.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 d. Cultural and arts activities 1. Poor 12.6 2. Fair 21.3 3. Average 34.8 4. Good 14.8 5. Excellent 7.0 6. Don't know 9.6 7. No response 0.0 100.1 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 7.4 2. Fair 17.8 3. Average 30.9 4. Good 23.0 5. Excellent 9.1 6. Don't know 11.7 7. No response 0.0 99.9 f. Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 5.7 2. Fair 12.2 3. Average 23.9 4. Good 26.1 5. Excellent 7.4 6. Don't know 24.8 7. No response 0.0 100.1 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 9.1 2. Fair 27.4 3. Average 30.9 4. Good 19.1 5. Excellent 12.6 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 h. Air quality 1. Poor 1.3 2. Fair 4.3 3. Average 19.1 4. Good 49.6 5. Excellent 25.2 6. Don't know 0.4 7. No response 0.0 99.9 i. Water quality 1. Poor 3.5
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% 2. Fair 6.5 3. Average 17.0 4. Good 34.8 5. Excellent 29.1 6. Don't know 9.1 7. No response 0.0 100.0 j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 4.8 2. Fair 7.8 3. Average 31.3 4. Good 33.9 5. Excellent 20.0 6. Don't know 1.7 7. No response 0.4 99.9 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 1.7 2. Fair 5.2 3. Average 17.4 4. Good 42.6 5. Excellent 30.9 6. Don't know 2.2 7. No response 0.0 100.0 l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 4.3 2. Fair 12.2 3. Average 23.9 4. Good 32.2 5. Excellent 20.9 6. Don't know 6.5 7. No response 0.0 100.0 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 2.2 2. Fair 6.1 3. Average 29.6 4. Good 44.8 5. Excellent 16.5 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.0 100.1 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 19.1 2. Fair 17.4 3. Average 30.9 4. Good 16.5 5. Excellent 16.1 6. Don't know 0.0 7. No response 0.0 100.0 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive
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% future for your County? (Take one response only) Education 13.0 Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 10.4 Other Infrastructure 1.3 Growth and Development 17.4 Environment/Preservation 2.2 Crime/Public Safety 5.2 Government 3.5 Taxes 3.0 Public Transportation 1.7 Healthcare/Social Services 18.7 Economic Development/Jobs 2.6 Immigration 5.7 Youth/Children 0.4 Race Issues 0.4 Art/Culture 1.3 Housing 12.6 Other 0.4 99.8 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 52.6 Remain the same 31.3 Decline 14.3 Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 53.5 Too slow 8.3 About right 37.0 Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.1 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 20.9 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 73.5 Don't know/Refused 5.7 100.1 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 17.8 2. Somewhat not serious 24.3 3. Neutral 30.0 4. Somewhat serious 20.4 5. Very serious 7.0 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 16.1
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% 2. Somewhat not serious 22.2 3. Neutral 28.7 4. Somewhat serious 21.7 5. Very serious 7.0 6. Don't know 4.3 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 20.9 2. Somewhat not serious 20.0 3. Neutral 30.0 4. Somewhat serious 12.6 5. Very serious 10.4 6. Don't know 6.1 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 11.3 2. Somewhat not serious 15.7 3. Neutral 27.8 4. Somewhat serious 28.3 5. Very serious 15.2 6. Don't know 1.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 12.2 2. Somewhat not serious 8.7 3. Neutral 23.9 4. Somewhat serious 28.3 5. Very serious 27.0 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 25.2 2. Somewhat not serious 22.2 3. Neutral 25.7 4. Somewhat serious 17.4 5. Very serious 8.7 6. Don't know 0.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 15.2 2. Somewhat not serious 9.1 3. Neutral 20.4 4. Somewhat serious 25.2 5. Very serious 22.6 6. Don't know 7.4 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 h. Litter
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% 1. Not at all serious 15.7 2. Somewhat not serious 23.5 3. Neutral 28.3 4. Somewhat serious 19.1 5. Very serious 13.5 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 11.7 2. Somewhat not serious 18.7 3. Neutral 31.7 4. Somewhat serious 19.1 5. Very serious 10.4 6. Don't know 8.3 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 12.6 2. Somewhat not serious 8.3 3. Neutral 21.3 4. Somewhat serious 28.3 5. Very serious 27.0 6. Don't know 2.6 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 23.0 2. Somewhat not serious 20.9 3. Neutral 32.2 4. Somewhat serious 12.6 5. Very serious 4.8 6. Don't know 6.5 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 9.1 2. Somewhat not serious 13.0 3. Neutral 25.7 4. Somewhat serious 26.5 5. Very serious 22.2 6. Don't know 3.5 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 17.0 Somewhat disagree 14.8 Neither agree nor disagree 24.3 Somewhat agree 22.6 Strongly agree 19.6
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% Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 45.2 Somewhat disagree 21.7 Neither agree nor disagree 13.9 Somewhat agree 10.4 Strongly agree 8.3 Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 3.0 2 2.2 3 14.3 4 38.7 5. Extremely important 41.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 99.9 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 2.6 3 16.1 4 37.0 5. Extremely important 42.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.1 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 1.3 2 2.6 3 9.6 4 33.0 5. Extremely important 53.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 1.3 3 12.2 4 28.3 5. Extremely important 56.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 3.5 2 2.2 3 11.3 4 28.3 5. Extremely important 53.5 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.1
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% f. Forested areas 1. Not at all important 3.5 2 1.7 3 7.4 4 29.6 5. Extremely important 57.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0 100.0 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 1.3 2 4.3 3 14.8 4 36.1 5. Extremely important 43.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 5.7 2 6.1 3 15.7 4 34.3 5. Extremely important 38.3 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.1 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 9.1 2 3.5 3 27.0 4 33.5 5. Extremely important 27.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.1 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 11.3 2 6.5 3 22.2 4 31.7 5. Extremely important 27.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 30.0 2 20.0 3 23.0 4 17.0 5. Extremely important 8.7 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 17.8 2 13.0 3 24.3 4 20.4
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% 5. Extremely important 23.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 99.9 m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 7.0 2 7.0 3 19.6 4 23.0 5. Extremely important 38.3 6. Don't know/Refused 5.2 100.1 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 3.0 2 3.0 3 13.5 4 30.9 5. Extremely important 49.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 0.9 2 3.0 3 10.9 4 31.3 5. Extremely important 53.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 0.9 3 13.9 4 33.9 5. Extremely important 48.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 6.5 2. Don't support 4.3 3. Neutral 13.5 4. Somewhat support 25.7 5. Strongly support 48.7 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 8.3 2. Don't support 7.8 3. Neutral 13.9 4. Somewhat support 23.5 5. Strongly support 44.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7
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% 100.0 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space 1. Strongly don't support 1.7 2. Don't support 3.0 3. Neutral 10.4 4. Somewhat support 25.2 5. Strongly support 58.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 99.9 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 1.3 2. Don't support 1.7 3. Neutral 6.1 4. Somewhat support 20.0 5. Strongly support 70.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 3.0 2. Don't support 1.3 3. Neutral 10.0 4. Somewhat support 20.9 5. Strongly support 63.5 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 3.0 2. Don't support 1.7 3. Neutral 8.7 4. Somewhat support 20.9 5. Strongly support 64.3 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 99.9 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 4.3 2. Don't support 3.9 3. Neutral 9.1 4. Somewhat support 21.7 5. Strongly support 60.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.8 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 58.7 2. Don't support 16.1 3. Neutral 11.7 4. Somewhat support 4.3 5. Strongly support 7.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 99.9 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities. They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other
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% environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 68.3 2. No Skip to Question 23 28.7 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 3.0 100.0 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 0.9 2. 1.3 3. 5.7 4. 24.8 5. Extremely important 35.7 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 31.7 100.1 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 0.4 3. 2.6 4. 13.0 5. Extremely important 52.2 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 31.7 99.9 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 5.7 2. 5.7 3. 13.9 4. 22.6 5. Extremely important 20.0 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 31.7 100.0 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 48.7 2. No 38.3 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 3.0 4. Don't know 10.0 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 b Respectful 1. Yes 62.2 2. No 25.2
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% 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 8.7 4. Don't know 3.9 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Open-minded 1. Yes 43.0 2. No 39.6 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 12.6 4. Don't know 4.8 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 d. Divisive 1. Yes 55.2 2. No 24.8 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 10.9 4. Don't know 9.1 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 45.7 2. No 33.5 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 13.0 4. Don't know 7.8 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 26.1 2. No 57.4 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 12.2 4. Don't know 4.3 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 46.1 2. No 35.7 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 10.4 4. Don't know 7.8 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Constructive 1. Yes 52.2 2. No 26.5 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 14.3 4. Don't know 7.0 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 20.4 Somewhat disagree 13.0 Neither agree nor disagree 19.1 Somewhat agree 25.7 Strongly agree 21.3 Don't know 0.4
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% Refused 0.0 99.9 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 53.0 Television 37.8 Radio 6.5 Internet 0.4 Don't know 1.3 No response 0.9 100 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 87.4 TV 1.7 Radio 1.3 Internet 1.7 Local government agencies 0.4 Business organizations 0.4 Other non-profit organizations 6.1 Friends or family members 0.9 Don't know/Refused 0.0 99.9 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 9.6 Somewhat dissatisfied 8.3 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 28.3 Somewhat satisfied 30.0 Very satisfied 17.8 I don't read the local paper 6.1 Refused 0.0 100.1 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 60.4 Public water company 39.1 Don't know 0.4 Refused 0.0 99.9 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 1-5 years 2.2 6-10 years 11.7 11-20 years 12.6 More than 20 years 20.0 Don't know/Refused 53.5 100.0 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 67.8 No longer married 21.3 Never been married 10.4 No response 0.4 99.9
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% 31. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own 85.2 Rent 10.4 Other 3.9 No response 0.4 99.9 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 53.9 Working part-time 7.4 Not working 13.0 Retired; disabled 25.7 Refused 0.0 100.0 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 3.9 25 to 34 12.2 35 to 49 34.3 50 to 64 31.7 65 and over 17.8 Refused 0.0 99.9 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 13.0 12 years (high school graduate) 29.1 13-15 years (some college) 32.2 16 years (college graduate) 17.0 More than 16 years (graduate school) 8.7 Refused 0.0 100.0 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 65.2 1 17.0 2 13.9 3 3.0 6 0.9 100.0 36. How many are age 65 and over? 0 75.7 1 15.7 2 8.7 100.1 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 0.9 No 98.7 Refused 0.4 100.0 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 5.2 Caucasian/White 90.0 Other 4.8
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% 100.0 39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 12.6 $20,000 to 39,999 22.2 $40,000 to 59,999 19.6 $60,000 to $79,999 14.8 $80,000 to $99,999 7.8 $100,000 or more 11.3 Refused 11.7 100.0 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 54.8 Female 45.2 100.0
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(N)
(230) (230)
(3) (1) (2) (10) (3) (6) (2) (121) (23) (46) (6) (2) (3) (1) (1) (230)
(1) (7) (32) (88) (102) (0) (230)
(11) (14) (65) (88) (45) (7) (0) (230)
(38) (57) (76) (31) (13) (15) (0) (230)
(17) (43)
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(N) (65) (63) (33) (9) (0) (230)
(29) (49) (80) (34) (16) (22) (0) (230)
(17) (41) (71) (53) (21) (27) (0) (230)
(13) (28) (55) (60) (17) (57) (0) (230)
(21) (63) (71) (44) (29) (2) (0) (230)
(3) (10) (44) (114) (58) (1) (0) (230)
(8)
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(N) (15) (39) (80) (67) (21) (0) (230)
(11) (18) (72) (78) (46) (4) (1) (230)
(4) (12) (40) (98) (71) (5) (0) (230)
(10) (28) (55) (74) (48) (15) (0) (230)
(5) (14) (68) (103) (38) (2) (0) (230)
(44) (40) (71) (38) (37) (0) (0) (230)
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(N)
(30) (24) (3) (40) (5) (12) (8) (7) (4) (43) (6) (13) (1) (1) (3) (29) (1) (230)
(121) (72) (33) (4) (230)
(123) (19) (85) (3) (230)
(48) (169) (13) (230)
(41) (56) (69) (47) (16) (1) (0) (230)
(37)
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(N) (51) (66) (50) (16) (10) (0) (230)
(48) (46) (69) (29) (24) (14) (0) (230)
(26) (36) (64) (65) (35) (4) (0) (230)
(28) (20) (55) (65) (62) (0) (0) (230)
(58) (51) (59) (40) (20) (2) (0) (230)
(35) (21) (47) (58) (52) (17) (0) (230)
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(N) (36) (54) (65) (44) (31) (0) (0) (230)
(27) (43) (73) (44) (24) (19) (0) (230)
(29) (19) (49) (65) (62) (6) (0) (230)
(53) (48) (74) (29) (11) (15) (0) (230)
(21) (30) (59) (61) (51) (8) (0) (230)
(39) (34) (56) (52) (45)
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(N) (4) (230)
(104) (50) (32) (24) (19) (1) (230)
(7) (5) (33) (89) (96) (0) (230)
(5) (6) (37) (85) (97) (0) (230)
(3) (6) (22) (76) (123) (0) (230)
(4) (3) (28) (65) (129) (1) (230)
(8) (5) (26) (65) (123) (3) (230)
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(N)
(8) (4) (17) (68) (133) (0) (230)
(3) (10) (34) (83) (99) (1) (230)
(13) (14) (36) (79) (88) (0) (230)
(21) (8) (62) (77) (62) (0) (230)
(26) (15) (51) (73) (63) (2) (230)
(69) (46) (53) (39) (20) (3) (230)
(41) (30) (56) (47)
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(N) (54) (2) (230)
(16) (16) (45) (53) (88) (12) (230)
(7) (7) (31) (71) (113) (1) (230)
(2) (7) (25) (72) (124) (0) (230)
(5) (2) (32) (78) (112) (1) (230)
(15) (10) (31) (59) (112) (3) (230)
(19) (18) (32) (54) (103) (4)
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(N) (230)
(4) (7) (24) (58) (135) (2) (230)
(3) (4) (14) (46) (163) (0) (230)
(7) (3) (23) (48) (146) (3) (230)
(7) (4) (20) (48) (148) (3) (230)
(10) (9) (21) (50) (139) (1) (230)
(135) (37) (27) (10) (18) (3) (230)
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(N)
(157) (66) (7) (230)
(2) (3) (13) (57) (82) (0) (0) (73) (230)
(1) (6) (30) (120) (0) (0) (73) (230)
(13) (13) (32) (52) (46) (1) (0) (73) (230)
(112) (88) (7) (23) (0) (230)
(143) (58)
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(N) (20) (9) (0) (230)
(99) (91) (29) (11) (0) (230)
(127) (57) (25) (21) (0) (230)
(105) (77) (30) (18) (0) (230)
(60) (132) (28) (10) (0) (230)
(106) (82) (24) (18) (0) (230)
(120) (61) (33) (16) (0) (230)
(47) (30) (44) (59) (49) (1)
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(N) (0) (230)
(122) (87) (15) 1 (3) (2) 230
(201) (4) (3) (4) (1) (1) (14) (2) (0) 230
(22) (19) (65) (69) (41) (14) (0) (230)
(139) (90) (1) (0) (230)
(5) (27) (29) (46) (123) (230)
(156) (49) (24) (1) (230)
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(N)
(196) (24) (9) (1) (230)
(124) (17) (30) (59) (0) (230)
(9) (28) (79) (73) (41) (0) (230)
(30) (67) (74) (39) (20) (0) (230)
(150) (39) (32) (7) (2) (230)
(174) (36) (20) (230)
(2) (227) (1) (230)
(12) (207) (11)
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(N) (230)
(29) (51) (45) (34) (18) (26) (27) (230)
(126) (104) (230)
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% 1. Which county do you live in? Mecklenburg 100.0 100.0 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 1 Charlotte 80.9 2 Huntersville 7.1 3 Pineville 1.5 5 Mathews 4.3 6 Mint Hill 1.2 8 Cornelius 3.7 10 Davidson 1.2 No response 0.1 100.0 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 3.1 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 5.1 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 25.2 4. Somewhat satisfied 40.9 5. Very satisfied 25.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.2 100.0 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 6.5 2. Fair 8.3 3. Average 19.8 4. Good 35.3 5. Excellent 27.0 6. Don't know 3.0 7. No response 0.1 100.0 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 4.4 2. Fair 9.1 3. Average 24.6 4. Good 36.7 5. Excellent 16.7 6. Don't know 8.4 7. No response 0.0 99.9 c. Parks and open space 1. Poor 3.6 2. Fair 9.5 3. Average 31.4 4. Good 37.8 5. Excellent 16.6 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.2 100.0 d. Cultural and arts activities
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% 1. Poor 3.2 2. Fair 9.0 3. Average 26.9 4. Good 37.6 5. Excellent 20.1 6. Don't know 3.2 7. No response 0.0 100.0 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 2.5 2. Fair 8.5 3. Average 24.6 4. Good 35.0 5. Excellent 15.5 6. Don't know 13.7 7. No response 0.1 99.9 f. Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 2.8 2. Fair 9.1 3. Average 25.6 4. Good 20.6 5. Excellent 7.6 6. Don't know 34.1 7. No response 0.1 99.9 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 2.4 2. Fair 3.2 3. Average 12.2 4. Good 39.6 5. Excellent 42.2 6. Don't know 0.5 7. No response 0.0 100.1 h. Air quality 1. Poor 7.2 2. Fair 18.2 3. Average 35.5 4. Good 28.4 5. Excellent 9.4 6. Don't know 1.2 7. No response 0.0 99.9 i. Water quality 1. Poor 3.3 2. Fair 9.5 3. Average 26.1 4. Good 37.3 5. Excellent 20.9 6. Don't know 3.0 7. No response 0.0 100.1
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% j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 3.0 2. Fair 5.1 3. Average 13.6 4. Good 40.2 5. Excellent 35.4 6. Don't know 2.7 7. No response 0.0 100.0 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 2.6 2. Fair 5.0 3. Average 15.5 4. Good 38.2 5. Excellent 35.4 6. Don't know 3.2 7. No response 0.1 100.0 l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 10.2 2. Fair 16.8 3. Average 28.0 4. Good 26.2 5. Excellent 9.5 6. Don't know 9.2 7. No response 0.1 100.0 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 12.9 2. Fair 21.2 3. Average 35.1 4. Good 22.2 5. Excellent 7.1 6. Don't know 1.5 7. No response 0.0 100.0 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 33.9 2. Fair 30.8 3. Average 23.9 4. Good 8.6 5. Excellent 2.3 6. Don't know 0.5 7. No response 0.0 100.0 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only) Education 32.8 Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 13.6 Other Infrastructure 0.1 Growth and Development 5.5 Environment/Preservation 4.1 Crime/Public Safety 13.4
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% Government 3.0 Taxes 4.9 Public Transportation 2.8 Healthcare/Social Services 2.4 Economic Development/Jobs 4.1 Immigration 2.5 Youth/Children 2.0 Race Issues 1.2 Art/Culture 0.4 Housing 0.8 Other 0.9 No response 5.5 100.0 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 43.7 Remain the same 28.1 Decline 26.3 Don't know/Refused 1.9 100.0 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 59.8 Too slow 2.8 About right 34.6 Don't know/Refused 2.7 99.9 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 17.3 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 74.6 Don't know/Refused 8.1 100.0 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 7.1 2. Somewhat not serious 12.8 3. Neutral 28.8 4. Somewhat serious 26.4 5. Very serious 22.7 6. Don't know 2.0 7. Refused 0.1 99.9 b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 5.8 2. Somewhat not serious 11.7 3. Neutral 27.1 4. Somewhat serious 26.3 5. Very serious 20.7 6. Don't know 8.1 7. Refused 0.2
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% 99.9 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 10.9 2. Somewhat not serious 17.3 3. Neutral 27.5 4. Somewhat serious 22.3 5. Very serious 15.8 6. Don't know 6.0 7. Refused 0.2 100.0 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 8.2 2. Somewhat not serious 11.7 3. Neutral 26.3 4. Somewhat serious 28.6 5. Very serious 23.3 6. Don't know 1.8 7. Refused 0.1 100.0 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 1.8 2. Somewhat not serious 4.9 3. Neutral 12.7 4. Somewhat serious 29.3 5. Very serious 50.8 6. Don't know 0.5 7. Refused 0.1 100.1 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 12.1 2. Somewhat not serious 12.6 3. Neutral 23.3 4. Somewhat serious 25.1 5. Very serious 23.8 6. Don't know 3.0 7. Refused 0.1 100.0 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 2.6 2. Somewhat not serious 3.2 3. Neutral 10.8 4. Somewhat serious 24.2 5. Very serious 52.4 6. Don't know 6.8 7. Refused 0.1 100.1 h. Litter 1. Not at all serious 7.9 2. Somewhat not serious 16.8 3. Neutral 28.0 4. Somewhat serious 25.8 5. Very serious 20.4 6. Don't know 0.8
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% 7. Refused 0.2 99.9 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 11.7 2. Somewhat not serious 15.5 3. Neutral 28.7 4. Somewhat serious 20.9 5. Very serious 16.5 6. Don't know 6.6 7. Refused 0.1 100.0 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 7.7 2. Somewhat not serious 11.5 3. Neutral 24.5 4. Somewhat serious 24.2 5. Very serious 24.2 6. Don't know 7.8 7. Refused 0.1 100.0 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 10.0 2. Somewhat not serious 16.6 3. Neutral 30.7 4. Somewhat serious 18.7 5. Very serious 14.8 6. Don't know 9.0 7. Refused 0.2 100.0 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 15.8 2. Somewhat not serious 20.9 3. Neutral 27.4 4. Somewhat serious 16.9 5. Very serious 11.6 6. Don't know 7.3 7. Refused 0.1 100.0 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 16.5 Somewhat disagree 14.9 Neither agree nor disagree 25.8 Somewhat agree 23.2 Strongly agree 17.7 Don't know/Refused 1.9 100.0 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 42.9 Somewhat disagree 24.2 Neither agree nor disagree 14.6
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% Somewhat agree 9.5 Strongly agree 7.2 Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.1 Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 2.1 2 5.2 3 14.7 4 34.4 5. Extremely important 42.4 6. Don't know/Refused 1.2 100.0 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 2.3 3 12.1 4 36.4 5. Extremely important 47.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.2 100.1 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 2.8 2 3.2 3 15.4 4 35.4 5. Extremely important 42.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.5 100.0 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 1.8 2 5.9 3 15.0 4 31.4 5. Extremely important 45.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.7 99.9 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 2.6 2 4.1 3 18.7 4 33.2 5. Extremely important 39.3 6. Don't know/Refused 2.0 99.9 f. Forested areas 1. Not at all important 1.9 2 4.1 3 18.0 4 30.7 5. Extremely important 44.2
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% 6. Don't know/Refused 1.1 100.0 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 1.4 2 3.2 3 17.2 4 37.3 5. Extremely important 40.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.7 100.0 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 2.6 2 4.7 3 16.7 4 36.1 5. Extremely important 39.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 99.9 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 7.2 2 10.2 3 26.8 4 34.0 5. Extremely important 21.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 6.0 2 7.5 3 21.0 4 34.1 5. Extremely important 30.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 24.8 2 20.6 3 25.4 4 16.2 5. Extremely important 11.6 6. Don't know/Refused 1.4 100.0 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 41.1 2 23.8 3 15.5 4 10.5 5. Extremely important 7.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.9 99.9 m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 4.6 2 6.5
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% 3 19.9 4 27.1 5. Extremely important 37.6 6. Don't know/Refused 4.3 100.0 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 4.7 2 6.6 3 20.4 4 30.2 5. Extremely important 36.4 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 5.2 2 9.8 3 23.7 4 27.0 5. Extremely important 33.2 6. Don't know/Refused 1.1 100.0 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 2.1 2 3.6 3 17.4 4 33.8 5. Extremely important 41.9 6. Don't know/Refused 1.2 100.0 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 4.9 2. Don't support 4.6 3. Neutral 13.5 4. Somewhat support 26.9 5. Strongly support 49.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.1 100.1 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 4.6 2. Don't support 3.8 3. Neutral 14.5 4. Somewhat support 24.8 5. Strongly support 50.7 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.1 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space 1. Strongly don't support 3.4 2. Don't support 4.3 3. Neutral 9.0 4. Somewhat support 25.1
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% 5. Strongly support 57.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.1 100.0 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 1.4 2. Don't support 2.0 3. Neutral 5.3 4. Somewhat support 21.1 5. Strongly support 70.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 99.9 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 3.4 2. Don't support 3.8 3. Neutral 8.4 4. Somewhat support 20.7 5. Strongly support 62.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 99.9 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 4.4 2. Don't support 6.9 3. Neutral 14.9 4. Somewhat support 27.0 5. Strongly support 45.6 6. Don't know/Refused 1.2 100.0 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 5.0 2. Don't support 4.3 3. Neutral 9.2 4. Somewhat support 20.1 5. Strongly support 59.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.5 99.9 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 70.1 2. Don't support 11.5 3. Neutral 8.4 4. Somewhat support 4.1 5. Strongly support 4.3 6. Don't know/Refused 1.5 99.9 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities. They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 78.7 2. No Skip to Question 23 17.1 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 4.3 100.1 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important,
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% please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 0.4 2. 1.4 3. 7.2 4. 26.9 5. Extremely important 42.7 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.1 98. Skipped question 21.3 100.0 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 0.5 2. 1.2 3. 5.2 4. 19.7 5. Extremely important 51.8 6. Don't know 0.2 7. Refused 0.1 98. Skipped question 21.3 100.0 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 7.7 2. 8.5 3. 18.5 4. 22.6 5. Extremely important 20.9 6. Don't know 0.5 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 21.3 100.0 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 45.5 2. No 39.1 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 4.7 4. Don't know 10.7 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 b Respectful 1. Yes 58.1 2. No 28.7 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 7.1 4. Don't know 6.2 5. Refused 0.0 100.1 c. Open-minded
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% 1. Yes 40.8 2. No 42.8 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 10.7 4. Don't know 5.6 5. Refused 0.2 100.1 d. Divisive 1. Yes 55.5 2. No 26.2 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.0 4. Don't know 7.1 5. Refused 0.2 100.0 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 51.5 2. No 32.6 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 8.5 4. Don't know 7.0 5. Refused 0.4 100.0 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 24.3 2. No 58.4 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.3 4. Don't know 5.7 5. Refused 0.4 100.1 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 42.3 2. No 40.9 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.0 4. Don't know 5.5 5. Refused 0.4 100.1 f. Constructive 1. Yes 49.4 2. No 29.4 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 15.6 4. Don't know 5.1 5. Refused 0.5 100.0 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 15.2 Somewhat disagree 16.9 Neither agree nor disagree 23.5 Somewhat agree 24.2 Strongly agree 19.3 Don't know 0.8 Refused 0.1 100.0 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 42.2
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% Television 38.0 Radio 13.3 Internet 3.6 Don't know 0.9 No response 2.0 100.0 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 48.8 TV 27.7 Radio 5.1 Internet 5.6 Local government agencies 1.2 Business organizations 0.1 Friends or family members 1.7 Other, please specify 12 Urban Land Institute 0.1 13 Neighborhood Meetings/Letters/HOAs 0.8 14 County Commissioners 0.1 16 Posters on the side of the road 0.2 17 Economics class 0.1 18 Employer 0.4 20 Personal observation 0.2 22 Information in mail (non-specific) 0.1 23 Class (general) 0.1 24 Food Lion 0.1 25 Community magazines 0.1 26 Neighborhood/community newsletter 0.2 28 Town/City Newsletters/Flyers 0.4 29 Utility bill inserts 0.1 31 University City Magazine 0.1 Don't know/Refused 6.5 99.8 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 5.5 Somewhat dissatisfied 13.5 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 31.2 Somewhat satisfied 30.2 Very satisfied 11.4 I don't read the local paper 7.3 Refused 0.9 100.0 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 5.5 Public water company 92.1 Don't know 2.1 Refused 0.4 100.1 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 7.3 1-5 years 21.6 6-10 years 16.0
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% 11-20 years 16.0 More than 20 years 38.9 Don't know/Refused 0.2 100.0 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 54.0 Widowed 10.0 Divorced 13.6 Separated 2.5 Never been married 19.7 No response 0.2 100.0 31. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own 78.3 Rent 18.8 Other 2.3 No response 0.6 100.0 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 50.7 Working part-time 8.3 In school 3.3 Homemaker 8.4 Unemployed 3.6 Retired; disabled 25.4 Refused 0.4 100.1 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 6.4 25 to 34 15.5 35 to 49 28.8 50 to 64 27.8 65 and over 21.1 Refused 0.4 100.0 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 3.8 12 years (high school graduate) 13.0 13-15 years (some college) 28.8 16 years (college graduate) 34.8 More than 16 years (graduate school) 19.3 Refused 0.2 99.9 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 64.1 1 15.2 2 14.6 3 4.5 4 0.9 5 0.2
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% 6 0.1 7 0.1 Refused 0.2 99.9 36. How many are age 65 and over? 0 76.2 1 15.5 2 7.7 3 0.4 6 0.1 Refused 0.1 100.0 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 2.1 No 97.5 Refused 0.4 100.0 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 21.6 Caucasian/White 72.2 Asian/Pacific Islander 0.8 Multi-racial 1.3 Native American 0.4 Other 2.4 No response 1.4 100.1 39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 4.9 $20,000 to 39,999 14.8 $40,000 to 59,999 16.6 $60,000 to $79,999 13.6 $80,000 to $99,999 10.1 $100,000 or more 22.0 Refused 18.0 100.0 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 47.9 Female 52.1 100.0
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(N)
(844) (844)
(683) (60) (13) (36) (10) (31) (10) (1) (844)
(26) (43) (213) (345) (215) (2) (844)
(55) (70) (167) (298) (228) (25) (1) (844)
(37) (77) (208) (310) (141) (71) (0) (844)
(30) (80) (265) (319) (140) (8) (2) (844)
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(N) (27) (76) (227) (317) (170) (27) (0) (844)
(12) (72) (208) (295) (131) (116) (1) (835)
(24) (77) (216) (174) (64) (288) (1) (844)
(20) (27) (103) (334) (356) (4) (0) (844)
(61) (154) (300) (240) (79) (10) (0) (844)
(28) (80) (220) (315) (176) (25) (0) (844)
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(N)
(25) (43) (115) (339) (299) (23) (0) (844)
(22) (42) (131) (322) (299) (27) (1) (844)
(86) (142) (236) (221) (80) (78) (1) (844)
(109) (179) (296) (187) (60) (13) (0) (844)
(286) (260) (202) (73) (19) (4) (0) (844)
(277) (115) (1) (46) (35) (113)
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(N) (25) (41) (24) (20) (35) (21) (17) (10) (3) (7) (8) (46) (844)
(369) (237) (222) (16) (844)
(505) (24) (292) (23) (844)
(146) (630) (68) (844)
(60) (108) (243) (223) (192) (17) (1) (844)
(49) (99) (229) (222) (175) (68) (2)
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(N) (844)
(92) (146) (232) (188) (133) (51) (2) (844)
(69) (99) (222) (241) (197) (15) (1) (844)
(15) (41) (107) (247) (429) (4) (1) (844)
(102) (106) (197) (212) (201) (25) (1) (844)
(22) (27) (91) (204) (442) (57) (1) (844)
(67) (142) (236) (218) (172) (7)
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(N) (2) (844)
(99) (131) (242) (176) (139) (56) (1) (844)
(65) (97) (207) (204) (204) (66) (1) (844)
(84) (140) (259) (158) (125) (76) (2) (844)
(133) (176) (231) (143) (98) (62) (1) (844)
(139) (126) (218) (196) (149) (16) (844)
(362) (204) (123)
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(N) (80) (61) (14) (844)
(18) (44) (124) (290) (358) (10) (844)
(14) (19) (102) (307) (400) (2) (844)
(24) (27) (130) (299) (360) (4) (844)
(15) (50) (127) (265) (381) (6) (844)
(22) (35) (158) (280) (332) (17) (844)
(16) (35) (152) (259) (373)
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(N) (9) (844)
(12) (27) (145) (315) (339) (6) (844)
(22) (40) (141) (305) (329) (7) (844)
(61) (86) (226) (287) (181) (3) (844)
(51) (63) (177) (288) (257) (8) (844)
(209) (174) (214) (137) (98) (12) (844)
(347) (201) (131) (89) (60) (16) (844)
(39) (55)
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(N) (168) (229) (317) (36) (844)
(40) (56) (172) (255) (307) (14) (844)
(44) (83) (200) (228) (280) (9) (844)
(18) (30) (147) (285) (354) (10) (844)
(41) (39) (114) (227) (414) (9) (844)
(39) (32) (122) (209) (428) (14) (844)
(29) (36) (76) (212)
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(N) (482) (9) (844)
(12) (17) (45) (178) (592) (0) (844)
(29) (32) (71) (175) (529) (8) (844)
(37) (58) (126) (228) (385) (10) (844)
(42) (36) (78) (170) (505) (13) (844)
(592) (97) (71) (35) (36) (13) (844)
(664) (144) (36) (844)
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(N)
(3) (12) (61) (227) (360) (0) (1) (180) (844)
(4) (10) (44) (166) (437) (2) (1) (180) (844)
(65) (72) (156) (191) (176) (4) (0) (180) (844)
(384) (330) (40) (90) (0) (844)
(490) (242) (60) (52) (0) (844)
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(N) (344) (361) (90) (47) (2) (844)
(468) (221) (93) (60) (2) (844)
(435) (275) (72) (59) (3) (844)
(205) (493) (95) (48) (3) (844)
(357) (345) (93) (46) (3) (844)
(417) (248) (132) (43) (4) (844)
(128) (143) (198) (204) (163) (7) (1) (844)
(356)
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(N) (321) (112) (30) (8) (17) (844)
(412) (234) (43) (47) (10) (1) (14)
(1) (7) (1) (2) (1) (3) (2) (1) (1) (1) (1) (2) (3) (1) (1) (55) 844
(46) (114) (263) (255) (96) (62) (8) (844)
(46) (777) (18) (3) (844)
(62) (182) (135)
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(N) (135) (328) (2) (844)
(456) (84) (115) (21) (166) (2) (844)
(661) (159) (19) (5) (844)
(428) (70) (28) (71) (30) (214) (3) (844)
(54) (131) (243) (235) (178) (3) (844)
(32) (110) (243) (294) (163) (2) (844)
(541) (128) (123) (38) (8) (2)
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(N) (1) (1) (2) (844)
(643) (131) (65) (3) (1) (1) (844)
(18) (823) (3) (844)
(182) (609) (7) (11) (3) (20) (12) (844)
(41) (125) (140) (115) (85) (186) (152) (844)
(404) (440) (844)
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% 1. Which county do you live in? Rowan 100.0 100.0 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 11 Mooresville 1.7 17 Kannapolis 10.9 18 China Grove 7.0 27 Rockwell 8.3 33 Salisbury 55.7 34 Cooleemee 0.9 35 East Spencer 0.9 37 Mount Ulla 0.9 38 Spencer 1.7 39 Cleveland 3.0 40 Landis 3.9 53 Granite Quarry 1.7 54 Gold Hill 0.9 55 Woodleaf 1.3 56 Faith 0.4 75 Richfield 0.9 100.1 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 2.2 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 5.2 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 17.8 4. Somewhat satisfied 35.2 5. Very satisfied 39.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 5.2 2. Fair 7.4 3. Average 28.3 4. Good 36.5 5. Excellent 19.1 6. Don't know 3.5 7. No response 0.0 100.0 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 15.7 2. Fair 20.4 3. Average 35.7 4. Good 16.5 5. Excellent 4.8 6. Don't know 7.0 7. No response 0.0 100.1 c. Parks and open space 1. Poor 3.9
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% 2. Fair 4.3 3. Average 21.3 4. Good 34.8 5. Excellent 34.8 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 d. Cultural and arts activities 1. Poor 10.4 2. Fair 13.9 3. Average 28.7 4. Good 26.5 5. Excellent 12.2 6. Don't know 7.8 7. No response 0.4 99.9 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 5.2 2. Fair 11.3 3. Average 27.0 4. Good 29.1 5. Excellent 16.5 6. Don't know 10.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 f. Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 4.3 2. Fair 9.6 3. Average 22.2 4. Good 36.1 5. Excellent 15.2 6. Don't know 12.6 7. No response 0.0 100.0 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 8.7 2. Fair 17.0 3. Average 30.0 4. Good 26.5 5. Excellent 17.4 6. Don't know 0.0 7. No response 0.4 100.0 h. Air quality 1. Poor 4.8 2. Fair 7.0 3. Average 24.8 4. Good 42.2 5. Excellent 19.1 6. Don't know 2.2 7. No response 0.0 100.1 i. Water quality
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% 1. Poor 4.8 2. Fair 7.0 3. Average 18.7 4. Good 34.3 5. Excellent 27.4 6. Don't know 7.4 7. No response 0.4 100.0 j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 7.4 2. Fair 9.1 3. Average 17.4 4. Good 33.0 5. Excellent 28.3 6. Don't know 4.8 7. No response 0.0 100.0 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 2.2 2. Fair 5.7 3. Average 20.4 4. Good 40.4 5. Excellent 25.2 6. Don't know 6.1 7. No response 0.0 100.0 l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 3.9 2. Fair 6.1 3. Average 13.0 4. Good 35.7 5. Excellent 38.7 6. Don't know 2.6 7. No response 0.0 100.0 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 4.8 2. Fair 8.7 3. Average 33.5 4. Good 37.0 5. Excellent 14.8 6. Don't know 1.3 7. No response 0.0 100.1 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 10.4 2. Fair 13.0 3. Average 32.2 4. Good 24.8 5. Excellent 18.7 6. Don't know 0.4 7. No response 0.4 99.9
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% 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only) Education 15.7 Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 7.8 Other Infrastructure 0.9 Growth and Development 7.0 Environment/Preservation 6.1 Crime/Public Safety 7.8 Government 4.3 Taxes 2.2 Public Transportation 1.3 Healthcare/Social Services 3.9 Economic Development/Jobs 23.9 Immigration 3.0 Youth/Children 3.9 Race Issues 0.4 Art/Culture 0.9 Other 1.7 No response 9.1 99.9 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 43.5 Remain the same 35.2 Decline 18.3 Don't know/Refused 3.0 100.0 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 21.3 Too slow 26.5 About right 50.9 Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 21.7 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 69.6 Don't know/Refused 8.7 100.0 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 18.7 2. Somewhat not serious 20.0 3. Neutral 27.0 4. Somewhat serious 20.0 5. Very serious 12.6 6. Don't know 1.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams
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% 1. Not at all serious 14.3 2. Somewhat not serious 23.0 3. Neutral 20.9 4. Somewhat serious 22.2 5. Very serious 14.8 6. Don't know 4.8 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 20.4 2. Somewhat not serious 19.6 3. Neutral 24.3 4. Somewhat serious 21.7 5. Very serious 9.6 6. Don't know 4.3 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 17.0 2. Somewhat not serious 18.3 3. Neutral 21.3 4. Somewhat serious 23.5 5. Very serious 18.3 6. Don't know 1.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 13.5 2. Somewhat not serious 18.3 3. Neutral 23.9 4. Somewhat serious 24.8 5. Very serious 19.6 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 21.7 2. Somewhat not serious 21.3 3. Neutral 25.2 4. Somewhat serious 19.6 5. Very serious 11.7 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 7.0 2. Somewhat not serious 10.0 3. Neutral 15.2 4. Somewhat serious 31.3 5. Very serious 28.7 6. Don't know 7.8 7. Refused 0.0 100.0
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% h. Litter 1. Not at all serious 12.2 2. Somewhat not serious 22.2 3. Neutral 24.8 4. Somewhat serious 20.4 5. Very serious 20.4 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 13.0 2. Somewhat not serious 18.3 3. Neutral 30.4 4. Somewhat serious 17.0 5. Very serious 14.8 6. Don't know 6.5 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 13.0 2. Somewhat not serious 11.3 3. Neutral 18.3 4. Somewhat serious 20.9 5. Very serious 30.9 6. Don't know 5.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 30.0 2. Somewhat not serious 24.3 3. Neutral 21.7 4. Somewhat serious 12.2 5. Very serious 10.0 6. Don't know 1.7 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 5.2 2. Somewhat not serious 12.2 3. Neutral 23.9 4. Somewhat serious 25.2 5. Very serious 27.8 6. Don't know 5.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 17.0 Somewhat disagree 13.9 Neither agree nor disagree 19.6 Somewhat agree 23.9
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% Strongly agree 23.0 Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.0 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 44.8 Somewhat disagree 20.9 Neither agree nor disagree 12.6 Somewhat agree 10.0 Strongly agree 9.6 Don't know/Refused 2.2 100.1 Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 2.6 3 14.3 4 33.0 5. Extremely important 46.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 99.9 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 0.9 2 2.2 3 15.2 4 33.9 5. Extremely important 47.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 1.7 3 15.7 4 28.7 5. Extremely important 52.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 0.4 2 4.3 3 11.7 4 23.5 5. Extremely important 59.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 99.9 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 1.3 2 3.5 3 12.6 4 31.7 5. Extremely important 49.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7
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% 99.9 f. Forested areas 1. Not at all important 0.4 2 1.7 3 10 4 30.4 5. Extremely important 56.1 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 99.9 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 1.3 3 13.0 4 33.0 5. Extremely important 50.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 3.9 2 3.5 3 20.0 4 32.2 5. Extremely important 39.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.1 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 7.0 2 8.7 3 23.5 4 33.0 5. Extremely important 27.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 7.0 2 9.6 3 22.6 4 26.5 5. Extremely important 33.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 32.6 2 20.0 3 22.6 4 10.9 5. Extremely important 12.2 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 23.0 2 12.6 3 25.2
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% 4 14.3 5. Extremely important 23.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 99.8 m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 6.1 2 9.6 3 20.4 4 24.3 5. Extremely important 33.9 6. Don't know/Refused 5.7 100.0 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 3.0 3 17.8 4 26.1 5. Extremely important 48.7 6. Don't know/Refused 2.6 99.9 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 0.9 2 3.0 3 11.7 4 23.0 5. Extremely important 60.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 99.9 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 2.6 3 11.3 4 28.7 5. Extremely important 54.3 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 5.2 2. Don't support 5.2 3. Neutral 14.8 4. Somewhat support 22.6 5. Strongly support 50.0 6. Don't know/Refused 2.2 100.0 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 13.0 2. Don't support 4.8 3. Neutral 17.4 4. Somewhat support 21.7 5. Strongly support 40.9
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% 6. Don't know/Refused 2.2 100.0 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space 1. Strongly don't support 3.5 2. Don't support 3.5 3. Neutral 13.0 4. Somewhat support 27.4 5. Strongly support 50.9 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 2.2 2. Don't support 0.4 3. Neutral 6.5 4. Somewhat support 17.8 5. Strongly support 72.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 6.5 2. Don't support 4.3 3. Neutral 7.4 4. Somewhat support 23.5 5. Strongly support 57.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 2.6 2. Don't support 3.0 3. Neutral 8.7 4. Somewhat support 22.6 5. Strongly support 62.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 6.1 2. Don't support 3.9 3. Neutral 15.2 4. Somewhat support 20.4 5. Strongly support 50.4 6. Don't know/Refused 3.9 99.9 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 58.3 2. Don't support 13.0 3. Neutral 15.2 4. Somewhat support 4.8 5. Strongly support 6.1 6. Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.0 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities.
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% They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 64.3 2. No Skip to Question 23 31.7 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 3.9 99.9 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 0.4 2. 1.3 3. 8.7 4. 19.1 5. Extremely important 34.8 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 35.7 100.0 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 0.0 2. 0.0 3. 4.3 4. 11.7 5. Extremely important 48.3 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 35.7 100.0 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 3.0 2. 2.6 3. 17.0 4. 20.9 5. Extremely important 20.0 6. Don't know 0.9 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 35.7 100.1 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 49.1 2. No 37.4 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 4.8 4. Don't know 8.7 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 b Respectful
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% 1. Yes 66.5 2. No 20.0 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 7.8 4. Don't know 5.2 5. Refused 0.4 99.9 c. Open-minded 1. Yes 49.6 2. No 33.9 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 13.0 4. Don't know 3.5 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 d. Divisive 1. Yes 51.3 2. No 27.4 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 13.5 4. Don't know 7.4 5. Refused 0.4 100.0 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 45.7 2. No 35.2 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 12.6 4. Don't know 6.5 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 24.3 2. No 58.3 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 13.0 4. Don't know 4.3 5. Refused 0.0 99.9 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 53.9 2. No 31.7 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 8.7 4. Don't know 5.7 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Constructive 1. Yes 58.3 2. No 23.5 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.7 4. Don't know 6.5 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 15.2 Somewhat disagree 15.7 Neither agree nor disagree 15.7 Somewhat agree 28.3
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% Strongly agree 24.8 Don't know 0.4 Refused 0.0 100.1 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 47.8 Television 39.6 Radio 9.6 Internet 1.7 Don't know 0.9 No response 0.4 100.0 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 66.5 TV 19.6 Radio 1.3 Internet 2.2 Local government agencies 1.3 Business organizations 0.4 Conservancies/Conservation organizations 0.0 Other non-profit organizations 0.0 Friends or family members 3.5 Other, please specify 20 Personal observation 0.4 29 Utility bill inserts 0.4 35 Road signs 0.4 37 Local newsletter 0.4 Don't know/Refused 3.5 99.9 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 7.0 Somewhat dissatisfied 13.5 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 26.1 Somewhat satisfied 31.7 Very satisfied 12.2 I don't read the local paper 9.6 Refused 0.0 100.1 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 61.7 Public water company 36.5 Don't know 1.3 Refused 0.4 99.9 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 2.2 1-5 years 9.1 6-10 years 10.0 11-20 years 23.0 More than 20 years 55.7
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% Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 50.4 Widowed 12.6 Divorced 17.4 Separated 2.6 Never been married 16.5 No response 0.4 99.9 31. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own 80.4 Rent 16.5 Other 3.0 No response 0.0 99.9 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 49.1 Working part-time 6.5 In school 2.6 Homemaker 4.8 Unemployed 2.6 Retired; disabled 33.9 Refused 0.4 99.9 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 6.5 25 to 34 12.6 35 to 49 24.8 50 to 64 34.8 65 and over 20.4 Refused 0.9 100.0 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 6.5 12 years (high school graduate) 31.3 13-15 years (some college) 32.2 16 years (college graduate) 16.1 More than 16 years (graduate school) 13.9 Refused 0.0 100.0 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 68.7 1 13.0 2 13.0 3 3.5 4 1.3 6 0.4 99.9 36. How many are age 65 and over?
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% 0 75.7 1 17.0 2 7.4 100.1 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 1.7 No 98.3 Refused 0.0 100.0 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 13.0 Caucasian/White 84.3 Other 2.2 No response 0.4 99.9 39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 11.3 $20,000 to 39,999 21.7 $40,000 to 59,999 17.8 $60,000 to $79,999 13.9 $80,000 to $99,999 7.0 $100,000 or more 8.7 Refused 19.6 100.0 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 46.5 Female 53.5 100.0
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(N)
(230) (230)
(4) (25) (16) (19) (128) (2) (2) (2) (4) (7) (9) (4) (2) (3) (1) (2) (230)
(5) (12) (41) (81) (91) (0) (230)
(12) (17) (65) (84) (44) (8) (0) (230)
(36) (47) (82) (38) (11) (16) (0) (230)
(9)
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(N) (10) (49) (80) (80) (2) (0) (230)
(24) (32) (66) (61) (28) (18) (1) (230)
(12) (26) (62) (67) (38) (25) (0) (230)
(10) (22) (51) (83) (35) (29) (0) (230)
(20) (39) (69) (61) (40) (0) (1) (230)
(11) (16) (57) (97) (44) (5) (0) (230)
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(N) (11) (16) (43) (79) (63) (17) (1) (230)
(17) (21) (40) (76) (65) (11) (0) (230)
(5) (13) (47) (93) (58) (14) (0) (230)
(9) (14) (30) (82) (89) (6) (0) (230)
(11) (20) (77) (85) (34) (3) (0) (230)
(24) (30) (74) (57) (43) (1) (1) (230)
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(N)
(36) (18) (2) (16) (14) (18) (10) (5) (3) (9) (55) (7) (9) (1) (2) (4) (21) (230)
(100) (81) (42) (7) (230)
(49) (61) (117) (3) (230)
(50) (160) (20) (230)
(43) (46) (62) (46) (29) (4) (0) (230)
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(N) (33) (53) (48) (51) (34) (11) (0) (230)
(47) (45) (56) (50) (22) (10) (0) (230)
(39) (42) (49) (54) (42) (4) (0) (230)
(31) (42) (55) (57) (45) (0) (0) (230)
(50) (49) (58) (45) (27) (1) (0) (230)
(16) (23) (35) (72) (66) (18) (0) (230)
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(N)
(28) (51) (57) (47) (47) (0) (0) (230)
(30) (42) (70) (39) (34) (15) (0) (230)
(30) (26) (42) (48) (71) (13) (0) (230)
(69) (56) (50) (28) (23) (4) (0) (230)
(12) (28) (55) (58) (64) (13) (0) (230)
(39) (32) (45) (55)
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(N) (53) (6) (230)
(103) (48) (29) (23) (22) (5) (230)
(5) (6) (33) (76) (106) (4) (230)
(2) (5) (35) (78) (110) (0) (230)
(4) (4) (36) (66) (120) (0) (230)
(1) (10) (27) (54) (136) (2) (230)
(3) (8) (29) (73) (113) (4)
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(N) (230)
(1) (4) (23) (70) (129) (3) (230)
(5) (3) (30) (76) (115) (1) (230)
(9) (8) (46) (74) (91) (2) (230)
(16) (20) (54) (76) (63) (1) (230)
(16) (22) (52) (61) (76) (3) (230)
(75) (46) (52) (25) (28) (4) (230)
(53) (29) (58)
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(N) (33) (53) (4) (230)
(14) (22) (47) (56) (78) (13) (230)
(4) (7) (41) (60) (112) (6) (230)
(2) (7) (27) (53) (138) (3) (230)
(5) (6) (26) (66) (125) (2) (230)
(12) (12) (34) (52) (115) (5) (230)
(30) (11) (40) (50) (94)
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(N) (5) (230)
(8) (8) (30) (63) (117) (4) (230)
(5) (1) (15) (41) (166) (2) (230)
(15) (10) (17) (54) (131) (3) (230)
(6) (7) (20) (52) (144) (1) (230)
(14) (9) (35) (47) (116) (9) (230)
(134) (30) (35) (11) (14) (6) (230)
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(N)
(148) (73) (9) (230)
(1) (3) (20) (44) (80) (0) (0) (82) (230)
(0) (0) (10) (27) (111) (0) (0) (82) (230)
(7) (6) (39) (48) (46) (2) (0) (82) (230)
(113) (86) (11) (20) (0) (230)
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(N) (153) (46) (18) (12) (1) (230)
(114) (78) (30) (8) (0) (230)
(118) (63) (31) (17) (1) (230)
(105) (81) (29) (15) (0) (230)
(56) (134) (30) (10) (0) (230)
(124) (73) (20) (13) (0) (230)
(134) (54) (27) (15) (0) (230)
(35) (36) (36) (65)
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(N) (57) (1) (0) (230)
(110) (91) (22) (4) (2) (1) (230)
(153) (45) (3) (5) (3) (1) (0) (0) (8)
(1) (1) (1) (1) (8) 230
(16) (31) (60) (73) (28) (22) (0) (230)
(142) (84) (3) (1) (230)
(5) (21) (23) (53) (128)
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(N) (0) (230)
(116) (29) (40) (6) (38) (1) (230)
(185) (38) (7) (0) (230)
(113) (15) (6) (11) (6) (78) (1) (230)
(15) (29) (57) (80) (47) (2) (230)
(15) (72) (74) (37) (32) (0) (230)
(158) (30) (30) (8) (3) (1) (230)
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(N) (174) (39) (17) (230)
(4) (226) (0) (230)
(30) (194) (5) (1) (230)
(26) (50) (41) (32) (16) (20) (45) (230)
(107) (123) (230)
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% 1. Which county do you live in? Stanly 100.0 100.0 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 1 Charlotte 0.4 19 Mount Pleasant 0.4 30 Midland 0.4 59 Stanfield 5.2 60 Albemarle 46.5 65 Locust 10.0 66 New London 5.2 68 Oakboro 10.4 72 Maiden 0.4 73 Red Cross 1.7 75 Richfield 3.0 81 Norwood 12.6 85 Badin 3.0 No response 0.4 99.6 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 3.9 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 6.1 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 12.6 4. Somewhat satisfied 35.2 5. Very satisfied 41.3 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 2.2 2. Fair 7.8 3. Average 23.5 4. Good 40.4 5. Excellent 24.3 6. Don't know 1.7 7. No response 0.0 99.9 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 35.2 2. Fair 33.0 3. Average 19.6 4. Good 5.2 5. Excellent 3.5 6. Don't know 3.5 7. No response 0.0 100.0 c. Parks and open space 1. Poor 4.8 2. Fair 7.8 3. Average 16.1
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% 4. Good 38.3 5. Excellent 30.4 6. Don't know 2.6 7. No response 0.0 100.0 d. Cultural and arts activities 1. Poor 20.4 2. Fair 23.9 3. Average 27.0 4. Good 12.2 5. Excellent 7.4 6. Don't know 9.1 7. No response 0.0 100.0 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 11.3 2. Fair 15.2 3. Average 28.3 4. Good 24.3 5. Excellent 10.9 6. Don't know 10.0 7. No response 0.0 100.0 f. Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 6.1 2. Fair 11.3 3. Average 21.7 4. Good 28.3 5. Excellent 18.3 6. Don't know 14.3 7. No response 0.0 100.0 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 8.7 2. Fair 25.7 3. Average 30.0 4. Good 22.2 5. Excellent 13.5 6. Don't know 0.0 7. No response 0.0 100.1 h. Air quality 1. Poor 5.2 2. Fair 4.3 3. Average 15.2 4. Good 46.5 5. Excellent 27.0 6. Don't know 1.3 7. No response 0.4 99.9 i. Water quality 1. Poor 10.4 2. Fair 12.2
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% 3. Average 16.1 4. Good 35.2 5. Excellent 21.7 6. Don't know 4.3 7. No response 0.0 99.9 j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 5.7 2. Fair 10.9 3. Average 24.3 4. Good 34.3 5. Excellent 21.7 6. Don't know 3.0 7. No response 0.0 99.9 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 5.2 2. Fair 8.3 3. Average 19.1 4. Good 36.1 5. Excellent 24.8 6. Don't know 6.5 7. No response 0.0 100.0 l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 8.3 2. Fair 12.6 3. Average 28.3 4. Good 33.0 5. Excellent 13.9 6. Don't know 3.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 7.4 2. Fair 9.6 3. Average 29.1 4. Good 37.8 5. Excellent 15.7 6. Don't know 0.4 7. No response 0.0 100.0 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 9.1 2. Fair 11.7 3. Average 23.0 4. Good 29.6 5. Excellent 26.5 6. Don't know 0.0 7. No response 0.0 99.9 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only)
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% Education 7.8 Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 3.5 Other Infrastructure 4.8 Growth and Development 6.1 Environment/Preservation 2.6 Crime/Public Safety 7.4 Government 2.6 Taxes 0.4 Public Transportation 0.4 Healthcare/Social Services 1.7 Economic Development/Jobs 42.2 Immigration 0.9 Youth/Children 5.2 race 1.3 Art/Culture 0.4 Other 1.7 Don't know 10.4 No response 0.4 99.8 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 45.2 Remain the same 33.0 Decline 18.3 Don't know/Refused 3.5 100.0 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 21.3 Too slow 31.7 About right 46.5 Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 18.7 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 71.7 Don't know/Refused 9.6 100.0 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 27.8 2. Somewhat not serious 24.3 3. Neutral 19.6 4. Somewhat serious 14.3 5. Very serious 11.3 6. Don't know 2.6 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 22.2
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% 2. Somewhat not serious 27.8 3. Neutral 19.6 4. Somewhat serious 14.3 5. Very serious 12.2 6. Don't know 3.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 31.3 2. Somewhat not serious 20.4 3. Neutral 19.6 4. Somewhat serious 17.0 5. Very serious 7.4 6. Don't know 4.3 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 23.9 2. Somewhat not serious 26.1 3. Neutral 15.2 4. Somewhat serious 17.4 5. Very serious 13.5 6. Don't know 3.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 37.0 2. Somewhat not serious 19.6 3. Neutral 15.2 4. Somewhat serious 18.7 5. Very serious 9.6 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 23.0 2. Somewhat not serious 20.4 3. Neutral 20.9 4. Somewhat serious 19.6 5. Very serious 14.8 6. Don't know 1.3 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 12.2 2. Somewhat not serious 19.1 3. Neutral 15.7 4. Somewhat serious 23.9 5. Very serious 20.4 6. Don't know 8.7 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 h. Litter
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% 1. Not at all serious 21.3 2. Somewhat not serious 20.4 3. Neutral 26.1 4. Somewhat serious 16.5 5. Very serious 14.8 6. Don't know 0.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 18.3 2. Somewhat not serious 18.3 3. Neutral 25.7 4. Somewhat serious 20.9 5. Very serious 10.9 6. Don't know 6.1 7. Refused 0.0 100.2 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 21.7 2. Somewhat not serious 14.3 3. Neutral 20.4 4. Somewhat serious 21.7 5. Very serious 20.0 6. Don't know 1.7 7. Refused 0.0 99.8 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 24.3 2. Somewhat not serious 22.6 3. Neutral 26.5 4. Somewhat serious 14.3 5. Very serious 6.1 6. Don't know 6.1 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 7.0 2. Somewhat not serious 7.0 3. Neutral 12.6 4. Somewhat serious 22.6 5. Very serious 48.7 6. Don't know 2.2 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 13.9 Somewhat disagree 10.4 Neither agree nor disagree 16.1 Somewhat agree 27.0 Strongly agree 30.9
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% Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 42.2 Somewhat disagree 22.2 Neither agree nor disagree 11.3 Somewhat agree 13.0 Strongly agree 9.1 Don't know/Refused 2.2 100.0 Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 4.3 3 9.6 4 35.2 5. Extremely important 47.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 2.6 2 3.5 3 11.7 4 34.8 5. Extremely important 47.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 2.6 2 3.5 3 4.3 4 31.3 5. Extremely important 57.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 1.7 3 9.6 4 27.4 5. Extremely important 58.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 3.5 3 10.4 4 33.0 5. Extremely important 49.6 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0
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% f. Forested areas 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 2.2 3 10 4 27.4 5. Extremely important 57.4 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 2.2 2 3.0 3 8.3 4 34.8 5. Extremely important 51.3 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 3.5 2 6.5 3 13.5 4 35.2 5. Extremely important 40.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 4.3 2 5.7 3 20.9 4 33.9 5. Extremely important 33.5 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 9.6 2 10.4 3 25.7 4 27.0 5. Extremely important 25.7 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.1 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 37.0 2 20.9 3 17.0 4 15.2 5. Extremely important 9.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.1 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 15.2 2 10.9 3 17.4 4 22.2
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% 5. Extremely important 33.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 5.2 2 10.0 3 17.0 4 24.3 5. Extremely important 38.7 6. Don't know/Refused 4.8 100.0 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 4.8 2 4.8 3 16.1 4 30.4 5. Extremely important 41.3 6. Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.0 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 1.3 2 2.6 3 6.1 4 23.0 5. Extremely important 67.0 6. Don't know/Refused 100.0 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 3.0 2 3.0 3 11.3 4 31.7 5. Extremely important 50.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.8 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 8.3 2. Don't support 7.4 3. Neutral 17.0 4. Somewhat support 29.1 5. Strongly support 37.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.1 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 9.1 2. Don't support 13.5 3. Neutral 16.5 4. Somewhat support 24.3 5. Strongly support 34.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7
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% 99.9 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space 1. Strongly don't support 4.3 2. Don't support 4.8 3. Neutral 15.2 4. Somewhat support 26.5 5. Strongly support 47.4 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 99.9 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 1.7 2. Don't support 3.0 3. Neutral 6.5 4. Somewhat support 24.8 5. Strongly support 63.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 5.7 2. Don't support 4.3 3. Neutral 14.8 4. Somewhat support 22.2 5. Strongly support 52.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 4.3 2. Don't support 4.3 3. Neutral 9.1 4. Somewhat support 25.7 5. Strongly support 56.5 6. Don't know/Refused 99.9 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 7.4 2. Don't support 5.2 3. Neutral 11.3 4. Somewhat support 22.2 5. Strongly support 51.7 6. Don't know/Refused 2.2 100.0 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 55.7 2. Don't support 18.7 3. Neutral 11.7 4. Somewhat support 7.4 5. Strongly support 4.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.0 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities. They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other
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% environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 64.3 2. No Skip to Question 23 30.4 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 5.2 99.9 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 0.9 2. 1.3 3. 4.3 4. 26.1 5. Extremely important 31.7 98. Skipped question 35.7 100.0 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 0.4 2. 0.9 3. 2.2 4. 17.4 5. Extremely important 43.5 6. Don't know 35.7 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 0.0 100.1 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 4.3 2. 3.0 3. 10.4 4. 22.6 5. Extremely important 23.9 6. Don't know 35.7 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 0.0 99.9 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 53.9 2. No 32.6 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 3.9 4. Don't know 9.6 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 b Respectful 1. Yes 67.4 2. No 23.0 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 4.8
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% 4. Don't know 4.8 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Open-minded 1. Yes 53.9 2. No 30.9 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.3 4. Don't know 3.9 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 d. Divisive 1. Yes 53.0 2. No 28.7 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 8.7 4. Don't know 9.6 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 2. No 47.4 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 35.2 4. Don't know 7.8 5. Refused 9.6 100.0 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 22.6 2. No 57.8 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 13.9 4. Don't know 5.7 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 56.1 2. No 27.8 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.6 4. Don't know 6.5 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Constructive 1. Yes 63.0 2. No 22.2 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.1 4. Don't know 5.7 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 21.7 Somewhat disagree 14.3 Neither agree nor disagree 18.7 Somewhat agree 27.4 Strongly agree 17.4 Don't know 0.4 Refused 0.0
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% 99.9 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 47.0 Television 41.7 Radio 9.1 Internet 0.4 Don't know 1.3 No response 0.4 100 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 77.0 TV 3.0 Radio 0.4 Internet 2.6 Local government agencies 0.4 Business organizations 7.8 Other non-profit organizations 4.3 Friends or family members 0.4 Other, please specify 3.9 Don't know/Refused 0.0 99.8 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 8.3 Somewhat dissatisfied 13.9 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 25.2 Somewhat satisfied 33.0 Very satisfied 12.2 I don't read the local paper 7.4 Refused 0.0 100.0 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 47.8 Public water company 52.2 Don't know 0.0 Refused 0.0 100.0 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 0.4 1-5 years 13.5 6-10 years 9.6 11-20 years 11.7 More than 20 years 64.8 Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 60.4 No longer married 26.5 Never been married 12.6 No response 0.4 99.9
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% 31. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own 83.0 Rent 15.7 Other 1.3 No response 0.0 100.0 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 47.4 Working part-time 7.4 Not working 11.3 Retired; disabled 33.9 100.0 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 47.4 25 to 34 7.4 35 to 49 2.6 50 to 64 5.2 65 and over 3.5 Refused 33.9 100.0 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 15.2 12 years (high school graduate) 34.8 13-15 years (some college) 30.4 16 years (college graduate) 13.9 More than 16 years (graduate school) 5.7 Refused 0.0 100.0 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 75.7 1 12.2 2 8.7 3 1.7 4 0.9 5 0.4 9 0.4 100.0 36. How many are age 65 and over? 0 69.6 1 21.7 2 8.3 4 0.4 100.0 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 0.9 No 98.3 Refused 0.9 100.1 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 9.1
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% Caucasian/White 84.8 Asian/Pacific Islander 3.9 Other 2.2 100.0 39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 18.7 $20,000 to 39,999 20.0 $40,000 to 59,999 20.9 $60,000 to $79,999 10.9 $80,000 to $99,999 3.9 $100,000 or more 7.4 Refused 18.3 100.0 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 52.6 Female 47.4 100.0
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(N)
(230) (230)
(1) (1) (1) (12) (107) (23) (12) (24) (1) (4) (7) (29) (7) (1) (230)
(9) (14) (29) (81) (95) (2) (230)
(5) (18) (54) (93) (56) (4) (0) (230)
(81) (76) (45) (12) (8) (8) (0) (230)
(11) (18) (37)
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(N) (88) (70) (6) (0) (230)
(47) (55) (62) (28) (17) (21) (0) (230)
(26) (35) (65) (56) (25) (23) (0) (230)
(14) (26) (50) (65) (42) (33) (0) (230)
(20) (59) (69) (51) (31) (0) (0) (230)
(12) (10) (35) (107) (62) (3) (1) (230)
(24) (28)
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(N) (37) (81) (50) (10) (0) (230)
(13) (25) (56) (79) (50) (7) (0) (230)
(12) (19) (44) (83) (57) (15) (0) (230)
(19) (29) (65) (76) (32) (9) (0) (230)
(17) (22) (67) (87) (36) (1) (0) (230)
(21) (27) (53) (68) (61) (0) (0) (230)
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(N) (18) (8) (11) (14) (6) (17) (6) (1) (1) (4) (97) (2) (12) (3) (1) (4) (24) (1) (230)
(104) (76) (42) (22) (230)
(49) (73) (107) (1) (230)
(43) (165) (22) (230)
(64) (56) (45) (33) (26) (6) (0) (230)
(51)
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(N) (64) (45) (33) (28) (9) (0) (230)
(72) (47) (45) (39) (17) (10) (0) (230)
(55) (60) (35) (40) (31) (9) (0) (230)
(85) (45) (35) (43) (22) (0) (0) (230)
(53) (47) (48) (45) (34) (3) (0) (230)
(28) (44) (36) (55) (47) (20) (0) (230)
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(N) (49) (47) (60) (38) (34) (2) (0) (230)
(42) (42) (59) (48) (25) (14) (0) (230)
(50) (33) (47) (50) (46) (4) (0) (230)
(56) (52) (61) (33) (14) (14) (0) (230)
(16) (16) (29) (52) (112) (5) (0) (230)
(32) (24) (37) (62) (71)
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(N) (4) (230)
(97) (51) (26) (30) (21) (5) (230)
(5) (10) (22) (81) (108) (4) (230)
(6) (8) (27) (80) (108) (1) (230)
(6) (8) (10) (72) (133) (1) (230)
(5) (4) (22) (63) (135) (1) (230)
(5) (8) (24) (76) (114) (3) (230)
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(N)
(4) (5) (23) (63) (132) (3) (230)
(5) (7) (19) (80) (118) (1) (230)
(8) (15) (31) (81) (94) (1) (230)
(10) (13) (48) (78) (77) (4) (230)
(22) (24) (59) (62) (59) (4) (230)
(85) (48) (39) (35) (22) (1) (230)
(35) (25) (40) (51)
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(N) (76) (3) (230)
(12) (23) (39) (56) (89) (11) (230)
(11) (11) (37) (70) (95) (6) (230)
(3) (6) (14) (53) (154)
(230)
(7) (7) (26) (73) (116) (1) (230)
(19) (17) (39) (67) (86) (2) (230)
(21) (31) (38) (56) (80) (4)
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(N) (230)
(10) (11) (35) (61) (109) (4) (230)
(4) (7) (15) (57) (146) (1) (230)
(13) (10) (34) (51) (121) (1) (230)
(10) (10) (21) (59) (130)
(230)
(17) (12) (26) (51) (119) (5) (230)
(128) (43) (27) (17) (11) (4) (230)
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(N)
(148) (70) (12) (230)
(2) (3) (10) (60) (73) (82) (230)
(1) (2) (5) (40) (100) (82) (0) (0) (230)
(10) (7) (24) (52) (55) (82) (0) (0) (230)
(124) (75) (9) (22) (0) (230)
(155) (53) (11)
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(N) (11) (0) (230)
(124) (71) (26) (9) (0) (230)
(122) (66) (20) (22) (0) (230)
(109) (81) (18) (22) (230)
(52) (133) (32) (13) (0) (230)
(129) (64) (22) (15) (0) (230)
(145) (51) (21) (13) (0) (230)
(50) (33) (43) (63) (40) (1) (0)
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(N) (230)
(108) (96) (21) 1 (3) (1) 230
(177) (7) (1) (6) (1) (18) (10) (1) (9) (0) 230
(19) (32) (58) (76) (28) (17) (0) (230)
(110) (120) (0) (0) (230)
(1) (31) (22) (27) (149) (0) (230)
(139) (61) (29) (1) (230)
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(N)
(191) (36) (3) (0) (230)
(109) (17) (26) (78) (230)
(109) (17) (6) (12) (8) (78) (230)
(35) (80) (70) (32) (13) (0) (230)
(174) (28) (20) (4) (2) (1) (1) (230)
(160) (50) (19) (1) (230)
(2) (226) (2) (230)
(21)
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(N) (195) (9) (5) (230)
(43) (46) (48) (25) (9) (17) (42) (230)
(121) (109) (230)
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% 1. Which county do you live in? Union 100.0 100.0 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 1 Charlotte 1.3 4 Waxhaw 19.1 5 Mathews 5.1 6 Mint Hill 0.4 7 Indian Trail 17.0 13 Weddington 6.4 15 Monroe 31.5 20 Mineral Springs 2.6 21 Marshville 5.5 22 Stallings 3.4 23 Hemby Bridge 1.3 24 Lake Park 0.4 25 Wingate 2.6 26 Unionville 1.7 28 Wesley Chapel 0.4 31 Marvin 0.9 No response 0.4 100.0 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 0.9 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 2.6 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 14.0 4. Somewhat satisfied 41.3 5. Very satisfied 40.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.1 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 2.6 2. Fair 8.1 3. Average 23.0 4. Good 36.2 5. Excellent 25.5 6. Don't know 4.7 7. No response 0.0 100.1 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 6.8 2. Fair 11.9 3. Average 35.7 4. Good 23.8 5. Excellent 7.2 6. Don't know 14.5 7. No response 0.0 99.9 c. Parks and open space
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% 1. Poor 6.8 2. Fair 14.5 3. Average 26.0 4. Good 31.5 5. Excellent 17.0 6. Don't know 4.3 7. No response 0.0 100.1 d. Cultural and arts activities 1. Poor 10.6 2. Fair 20.4 3. Average 33.6 4. Good 18.7 5. Excellent 5.5 6. Don't know 11.1 7. No response 0.0 99.9 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 4.7 2. Fair 11.9 3. Average 24.3 4. Good 27.7 5. Excellent 15.7 6. Don't know 15.7 7. No response 0.0 100.0 f. Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 2.1 2. Fair 8.5 3. Average 28.1 4. Good 21.3 5. Excellent 8.1 6. Don't know 31.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 6.8 2. Fair 14.9 3. Average 25.5 4. Good 33.6 5. Excellent 18.3 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 h. Air quality 1. Poor 3.4 2. Fair 7.7 3. Average 16.2 4. Good 45.5 5. Excellent 25.5 6. Don't know 1.7 7. No response 0.0 100.0
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% i. Water quality 1. Poor 8.5 2. Fair 8.9 3. Average 18.3 4. Good 39.6 5. Excellent 20.4 6. Don't know 4.3 7. No response 0.0 100.0 j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 3.0 2. Fair 5.5 3. Average 22.1 4. Good 39.6 5. Excellent 25.1 6. Don't know 4.7 7. No response 0.0 100.0 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 2.6 2. Fair 1.7 3. Average 15.7 4. Good 37.0 5. Excellent 37.4 6. Don't know 5.1 7. No response 0.4 99.9 l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 3.0 2. Fair 12.3 3. Average 26.8 4. Good 31.9 5. Excellent 17.9 6. Don't know 7.7 7. No response 0.4 100.0 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 3.4 2. Fair 6.8 3. Average 28.5 4. Good 42.1 5. Excellent 17.4 6. Don't know 1.7 7. No response 0.0 99.9 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 30.6 2. Fair 24.3 3. Average 24.3 4. Good 13.2 5. Excellent 6.8 6. Don't know 0.9 7. No response 0.0
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% 100.1 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only) Education 17.4 Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 24.3 Other Infrastructure 2.6 Growth and Development 23.0 Environment/Preservation 2.1 Crime/Public Safety 4.3 Government 2.6 Taxes 2.6 Public Transportation 0.4 Healthcare/Social Services 1.7 Economic Development/Jobs 4.7 Immigration 3.0 Youth/Children 1.3 Race Issues 0.0 Art/Culture 0.4 Housing 0.9 Other 0.9 No response 8.1 100.3 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 43.4 Remain the same 23.8 Decline 30.2 Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.0 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 75.3 Too slow 3.8 About right 20.0 Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 22.6 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 62.6 Don't know/Refused 14.9 100.1 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 16.6 2. Somewhat not serious 16.6 3. Neutral 31.5 4. Somewhat serious 23.4 5. Very serious 8.9 6. Don't know 3.0 7. Refused 0.0
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% 100.0 b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 11.9 2. Somewhat not serious 21.3 3. Neutral 21.7 4. Somewhat serious 26.0 5. Very serious 11.9 6. Don't know 7.2 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 11.1 2. Somewhat not serious 17.4 3. Neutral 25.1 4. Somewhat serious 22.6 5. Very serious 18.7 6. Don't know 5.1 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 7.7 2. Somewhat not serious 14.9 3. Neutral 21.7 4. Somewhat serious 25.1 5. Very serious 27.7 6. Don't know 3.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 8.5 2. Somewhat not serious 5.5 3. Neutral 14.0 4. Somewhat serious 26.4 5. Very serious 45.1 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 22.6 2. Somewhat not serious 18.7 3. Neutral 27.7 4. Somewhat serious 14.0 5. Very serious 13.2 6. Don't know 3.4 7. Refused 0.4 100.0 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 3.8 2. Somewhat not serious 5.5 3. Neutral 9.8 4. Somewhat serious 32.3 5. Very serious 40.0 6. Don't know 8.5
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% 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 h. Litter 1. Not at all serious 13.2 2. Somewhat not serious 20.4 3. Neutral 25.1 4. Somewhat serious 23.4 5. Very serious 17.4 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 16.2 2. Somewhat not serious 21.3 3. Neutral 28.9 4. Somewhat serious 16.2 5. Very serious 10.6 6. Don't know 6.8 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 9.4 2. Somewhat not serious 10.2 3. Neutral 14.9 4. Somewhat serious 26.4 5. Very serious 34.0 6. Don't know 5.1 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 21.3 2. Somewhat not serious 17.9 3. Neutral 28.1 4. Somewhat serious 12.8 5. Very serious 9.4 6. Don't know 10.2 7. Refused 0.4 100.1 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 11.5 2. Somewhat not serious 18.7 3. Neutral 28.5 4. Somewhat serious 18.3 5. Very serious 11.1 6. Don't know 11.9 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 26.8 Somewhat disagree 19.1
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% Neither agree nor disagree 23.0 Somewhat agree 17.0 Strongly agree 11.9 Don't know/Refused 2.1 99.9 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 63.4 Somewhat disagree 17.9 Neither agree nor disagree 7.7 Somewhat agree 5.1 Strongly agree 5.5 Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 2.1 2 4.3 3 17.0 4 39.1 5. Extremely important 37.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 99.9 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 0.9 2 3.4 3 16.2 4 40.0 5. Extremely important 39.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 0.9 2 3.8 3 17.0 4 31.1 5. Extremely important 46.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.1 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 1.3 2 5.1 3 14.9 4 27.2 5. Extremely important 50.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 4.7 3 18.7 4 30.6
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% 5. Extremely important 40.4 6. Don't know/Refused 3.8 99.9 f. Forested areas 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 4.3 3 17 4 31.5 5. Extremely important 45.1 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 1.3 2 3.4 3 17.9 4 42.1 5. Extremely important 34.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 3.0 2 6.4 3 22.1 4 35.3 5. Extremely important 32.3 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 6.0 2 9.8 3 24.3 4 33.2 5. Extremely important 25.5 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.1 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 8.9 2 10.2 3 23.8 4 26.0 5. Extremely important 29.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 30.6 2 20.4 3 26.8 4 11.9 5. Extremely important 9.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.0 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 28.1
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% 2 21.7 3 15.7 4 18.3 5. Extremely important 14.0 6. Don't know/Refused 2.1 99.9 m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 6.0 2 8.1 3 25.5 4 26.8 5. Extremely important 28.5 6. Don't know/Refused 5.1 100.0 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 4.3 2 5.1 3 18.3 4 32.8 5. Extremely important 37.4 6. Don't know/Refused 2.1 100.0 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 6.0 3 17.4 4 24.7 5. Extremely important 49.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.9 100.1 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 1.7 2 4.7 3 14.5 4 34.0 5. Extremely important 44.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 7.2 2. Don't support 4.7 3. Neutral 10.6 4. Somewhat support 23.8 5. Strongly support 51.9 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 99.9 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 7.2 2. Don't support 5.1 3. Neutral 14.9
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% 4. Somewhat support 22.6 5. Strongly support 47.7 6. Don't know/Refused 2.6 100.1 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space 1. Strongly don't support 3.0 2. Don't support 0.9 3. Neutral 8.9 4. Somewhat support 21.3 5. Strongly support 64.3 6. Don't know/Refused 1.7 100.1 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 1.7 2. Don't support 1.3 3. Neutral 4.7 4. Somewhat support 21.7 5. Strongly support 70.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 3.4 2. Don't support 3.0 3. Neutral 7.2 4. Somewhat support 21.3 5. Strongly support 63.8 6. Don't know/Refused 1.3 100.0 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 4.7 2. Don't support 4.3 3. Neutral 7.7 4. Somewhat support 26.8 5. Strongly support 56.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.1 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 5.5 2. Don't support 4.3 3. Neutral 9.4 4. Somewhat support 19.1 5. Strongly support 59.6 6. Don't know/Refused 2.1 100.0 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 65.1 2. Don't support 13.2 3. Neutral 8.1 4. Somewhat support 5.1 5. Strongly support 5.5 6. Don't know/Refused 3.0 100.0
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% 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities. They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 68.9 2. No Skip to Question 23 24.7 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 6.4 100.0 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 1.3 2. 0.4 3. 8.9 4. 26.8 5. Extremely important 31.5 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 31.1 100.0 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 0.4 2. 0.4 3. 3.8 4. 20.0 5. Extremely important 43.4 6. Don't know 0.9 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 31.1 100.0 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 8.5 2. 11.1 3. 18.7 4. 14.9 5. Extremely important 15.3 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 31.1 100.0 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 45.5 2. No 36.6 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 6.4 4. Don't know 11.5 5. Refused 0.0
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% 100.0 b Respectful 1. Yes 61.7 2. No 27.2 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 6.4 4. Don't know 4.7 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Open-minded 1. Yes 43.4 2. No 43.0 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.4 4. Don't know 4.3 5. Refused 0.0 100.1 d. Divisive 1. Yes 51.9 2. No 31.9 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 8.5 4. Don't know 7.7 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 47.7 2. No 38.3 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 7.2 4. Don't know 6.8 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 29.4 2. No 55.3 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.8 4. Don't know 5.5 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 44.7 2. No 37.4 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.5 4. Don't know 6.4 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Constructive 1. Yes 51.5 2. No 29.8 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.1 4. Don't know 7.7 5. Refused 0.0 100.1 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 22.1 Somewhat disagree 18.7
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% Neither agree nor disagree 22.6 Somewhat agree 20.0 Strongly agree 15.7 Don't know 0.9 Refused 0.0 100.0 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 44.3 Television 39.1 Radio 11.1 Internet 2.1 Don't know 1.7 No response 1.7 100.0 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 54.0 TV 21.3 Radio 3.8 Internet 2.1 Local government agencies 1.7 Business organizations 1.3 Friends or family members 6.0 Other, please specify 13 Neighborhood Meetings/Letters/HOAs 1.3 15 The Weddington Newsletter 0.9 20 Personal observation 0.4 34 Homeowner's Association 0.4 Don't know/Refused 6.8 100.0 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 6.0 Somewhat dissatisfied 17.0 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 36.6 Somewhat satisfied 18.7 Very satisfied 9.8 I don't read the local paper 11.1 Refused 0.9 100.1 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 34.5 Public water company 65.1 Don't know 0.4 Refused 0.0 100.0 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 5.5 1-5 years 23.0 6-10 years 18.3 11-20 years 14.5 More than 20 years 38.7
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% Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 62.6 Widowed 11.9 Divorced 11.9 Separated 2.6 Never been married 11.1 No response 0.0 100.1 31. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own 88.9 Rent 8.5 Other 2.1 No response 0.4 99.9 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 51.9 Working part-time 7.7 In school 0.9 Homemaker 9.8 Unemployed 3.8 Retired; disabled 26.0 Refused 0.0 100.1 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 3.4 25 to 34 12.8 35 to 49 33.6 50 to 64 29.4 65 and over 20.4 Refused 0.4 100.0 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 9.8 12 years (high school graduate) 22.1 13-15 years (some college) 27.7 16 years (college graduate) 28.1 More than 16 years (graduate school) 12.3 Refused 0.0 100.0 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 59.6 1 16.6 2 14.0 3 5.5 4 3.4 5 0.9 100.0 36. How many are age 65 and over?
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% 0 73.6 1 17.4 2 8.9 99.9 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 3.4 No 96.6 Refused 0.0 100.0 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 8.1 Caucasian/White 84.3 Other 6.0 No response 1.7 100.1 39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 6.0 $20,000 to 39,999 20.0 $40,000 to 59,999 14.5 $60,000 to $79,999 15.7 $80,000 to $99,999 11.1 $100,000 or more 17.4 Refused 15.3 100.0 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 46.8 Female 53.2 100.0
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(6) (19) (54) (85) (60) (11) (0) (235)
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(N) (16) (34) (61) (74) (40) (10) (0) (235)
(25) (48) (79) (44) (13) (26) (0) (235)
(11) (28) (57) (65) (37) (37) (0) (235)
(5) (20) (66) (50) (19) (75) (0) (235)
(16) (35) (60) (79) (43) (2) (0) (235)
(8) (18) (38) (107) (60) (4) (0) (235)
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(7) (13) (52) (93) (59) (11) (0) (235)
(6) (4) (37) (87) (88) (12) (1) (235)
(7) (29) (63) (75) (42) (18) (1) (235)
(8) (16) (67) (99) (41) (4) (0) (235)
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(177) (9) (47) (2) (235)
(53) (147) (35) (235)
(39) (39) (74) (55) (21) (7) (0)
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(26) (41) (59) (53) (44) (12) (0) (235)
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(20) (13) (33) (62) (106) (1) (0) (235)
(53) (44) (65) (33) (31) (8) (1) (235)
(9) (13) (23) (76) (94) (20)
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(38) (50) (68) (38) (25) (16) (0) (235)
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(50) (42) (66) (30) (22) (24) (1) (235)
(27) (44) (67) (43) (26) (28) (0) (235)
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(2) (9) (40) (73) (109) (2) (235)
(3) (12) (35) (64) (119) (2) (235)
(4) (11) (44) (72)
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(3) (8) (42) (99) (82) (1) (235)
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(4) (11) (34) (80) (105) (1) (235)
(17) (11) (25) (56) (122) (4) (235)
(17) (12) (35)
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(4) (3) (11) (51) (165) (1) (235)
(8) (7) (17) (50) (150) (3) (235)
(11) (10) (18) (63) (132) (1) (235)
(13) (10) (22) (45) (140) (5) (235)
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(20) (26) (44) (35) (36) (1) (0) (73) (235)
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(112) (90) (17) (16) (0) (235)
(69) (130) (23) (13) (0) (235)
(105) (88) (27) (15) (0) (235)
(121) (70) (26) (18) (0) (235)
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(81) (153) (1) (0) (235)
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(23) (52) (65) (66) (29) (0) (235)
(140) (39) (33) (13) (8) (2) (235)
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(8) (227) (0) (235)
(19) (198) (14) (4) (235)
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(110) (125) (235)
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% 1. Which county do you live in? York 100.0 100.0 2. What town or city do you live in, or if not in a town or city, what town or city do you live closest to? 14 Gastonia 0.4 70 Catawba 1.2 90 Fort Mill 18.9 92 Lake Wylie 3.7 95 Rock Hill 50.4 101 York 10.2 102 Tega Cay 2.9 104 Clover 9.0 106 Hickory Grove 0.8 108 Sharon 1.2 109 McConnells 1.2 No response 0.0 99.9 3. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all satisfied and 5 being very satisfied, please rate your satisfaction with your county as a place to live. 1. Not at all satisfied 1.6 2. Somewhat unsatisfied 2.9 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 14.8 4. Somewhat satisfied 40.6 5. Very satisfied 40.2 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.1 4. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being excellent, how would you rate the following quality of life items in your county? a. Educational opportunities 1. Poor 4.1 2. Fair 4.1 3. Average 20.1 4. Good 36.5 5. Excellent 33.6 6. Don't know 1.6 7. No response 0.0 100.0 b. Job opportunities 1. Poor 11.1 2. Fair 16.0 3. Average 33.2 4. Good 23.8 5. Excellent 7.4 6. Don't know 8.6 7. No response 0.0 100.1 c. Parks and open space 1. Poor 4.1 2. Fair 5.7 3. Average 16.4 4. Good 43.9 5. Excellent 27.9
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% 6. Don't know 2.0 7. No response 0.0 100.0 d. Cultural and arts activities 1. Poor 8.2 2. Fair 16.0 3. Average 33.2 4. Good 25.0 5. Excellent 11.1 6. Don't know 6.6 7. No response 0.0 100.1 e. Services and activities for children and youth 1. Poor 6.1 2. Fair 8.2 3. Average 24.6 4. Good 30.7 5. Excellent 18.4 6. Don't know 11.9 7. No response 0.0 99.9 f. Services for senior citizens 1. Poor 3.7 2. Fair 8.6 3. Average 25.8 4. Good 24.2 5. Excellent 11.5 6. Don't know 26.2 7. No response 0.0 100.0 g. Entertainment, restaurants and shopping opportunities 1. Poor 7.0 2. Fair 12.7 3. Average 26.2 4. Good 27.5 5. Excellent 25.4 6. Don't know 1.2 7. No response 0.0 100.0 h. Air quality 1. Poor 2.9 2. Fair 10.2 3. Average 25.0 4. Good 37.7 5. Excellent 23.8 6. Don't know 0.4 7. No response 0.0 100.0 i. Water quality 1. Poor 4.1 2. Fair 6.1 3. Average 17.2 4. Good 34.8
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% 5. Excellent 31.6 6. Don't know 6.1 7. No response 0.0 99.9 j. Availability of healthcare services 1. Poor 8.2 2. Fair 10.7 3. Average 21.3 4. Good 32.0 5. Excellent 25.4 6. Don't know 2.5 7. No response 0.0 100.1 k. Availability of housing 1. Poor 2.5 2. Fair 4.9 3. Average 13.1 4. Good 36.9 5. Excellent 37.7 6. Don't know 4.9 7. No response 0.0 100.0 l. Preservation of historic buildings, sites and districts 1. Poor 4.5 2. Fair 7.8 3. Average 24.6 4. Good 38.1 5. Excellent 19.3 6. Don't know 5.7 7. No response 0.0 100.0 m. Crime and public safety 1. Poor 4.5 2. Fair 9.8 3. Average 27.9 4. Good 40.6 5. Excellent 16.8 6. Don't know 0.4 7. No response 0.0 100.0 n. Traffic congestion 1. Poor 11.9 2. Fair 16.4 3. Average 30.7 4. Good 25.8 5. Excellent 15.2 6. Don't know 0.0 7. No response 0.0 100.0 5. What do you feel is the most important issue that must be addressed to ensure a positive future for your County? (Take one response only) Education 16.4 Roads/Traffic/Infrastructure 11.9
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% Other Infrastructure 0.4 Growth and Development 18.9 Environment/Preservation 3.7 Crime/Public Safety 6.1 Government 3.3 Taxes 0.4 Public Transportation 2.5 Healthcare/Social Services 7.4 Economic Development/Jobs 13.1 Immigration 0.8 Youth/Children 2.5 Race Issues 0.8 Art/Culture 0.4 Housing 0.0 Other 1.2 No response 10.2 100.0 6. Do you think that the overall quality of life in your county will improve over the next ten years, will the quality of life remain pretty much the same, or will it decline over the next ten years? Improve 57.0 Remain the same 23.8 Decline 16.8 Don't know/Refused 2.5 100.1 7. Do you think growth in your county has been too fast, about right or too slow? Too fast 52.5 Too slow 6.6 About right 40.2 Don't know/Refused 0.8 100.1 8. Some people believe that environmental regulations hold back economic growth. Others believe that we can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth. Which view comes closest to your own? Environmental regulations hold back economic growth 18.4 We can have strong environmental regulations without harming economic growth 73.8 Don't know/Refused 7.8 100.0 9. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all serious and 5 being very serious, how serious are the following problems in the region? a. Air pollution 1. Not at all serious 21.7 2. Somewhat not serious 20.1 3. Neutral 25.8 4. Somewhat serious 23.0 5. Very serious 8.6 6. Don't know 0.8 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 b. Pollution of surface water such as lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all serious 11.5 2. Somewhat not serious 15.6 3. Neutral 24.6
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% 4. Somewhat serious 21.3 5. Very serious 20.5 6. Don't know 6.6 7. Refused 0.0 100.1 c. Water shortages during droughts 1. Not at all serious 26.2 2. Somewhat not serious 18.4 3. Neutral 21.7 4. Somewhat serious 17.6 5. Very serious 7.8 6. Don't know 8.2 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 d. The decreasing amount of open space such as greenways, parks and undeveloped land 1. Not at all serious 16.4 2. Somewhat not serious 17.2 3. Neutral 20.9 4. Somewhat serious 29.1 5. Very serious 16.0 6. Don't know 0.4 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Traffic congestion 1. Not at all serious 11.1 2. Somewhat not serious 13.1 3. Neutral 30.3 4. Somewhat serious 25.0 5. Very serious 19.7 6. Don't know 0.8 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Abandoned big box or shopping center stores 1. Not at all serious 19.3 2. Somewhat not serious 23.4 3. Neutral 22.5 4. Somewhat serious 21.7 5. Very serious 12.3 6. Don't know 0.8 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. School overcrowding 1. Not at all serious 9.8 2. Somewhat not serious 11.9 3. Neutral 18.9 4. Somewhat serious 22.5 5. Very serious 28.7 6. Don't know 8.2 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 h. Litter 1. Not at all serious 16.0 2. Somewhat not serious 17.6
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% 3. Neutral 27.9 4. Somewhat serious 20.9 5. Very serious 17.6 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 i. Shortage of affordable housing 1. Not at all serious 20.1 2. Somewhat not serious 17.6 3. Neutral 23.4 4. Somewhat serious 18.4 5. Very serious 15.2 6. Don't know 5.3 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 j. Loss of farmland 1. Not at all serious 13.5 2. Somewhat not serious 14.3 3. Neutral 22.1 4. Somewhat serious 19.3 5. Very serious 22.1 6. Don't know 8.6 7. Refused 0.0 99.9 k. Loss of historic sites and structures 1. Not at all serious 21.3 2. Somewhat not serious 22.5 3. Neutral 29.5 4. Somewhat serious 12.3 5. Very serious 7.4 6. Don't know 7.0 7. Refused 0.0 100.0 l. Lack of job opportunities 1. Not at all serious 10.7 2. Somewhat not serious 19.3 3. Neutral 25.0 4. Somewhat serious 19.3 5. Very serious 19.3 6. Don't know 6.6 7. Refused 0.0 100.2 On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree, please rate your level of agreement with the following statements about growth. 10. Local governments should promote more development with both business and residential in the same place. Strongly disagree 17.6 Somewhat disagree 15.2 Neither agree nor disagree 23.4 Somewhat agree 25.4 Strongly agree 18.0 Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0
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% 11. Local governments should encourage development of more homes on smaller lots Strongly disagree 50.0 Somewhat disagree 21.7 Neither agree nor disagree 12.3 Somewhat agree 7.0 Strongly agree 7.8 Don't know/Refused 1.2 100.0 Now we would like to ask you a few questions about various types of open space. 12. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, how important to you are each of the following? a. State/Federal parks 1. Not at all important 2.5 2 2.9 3 10.2 4 42.2 5. Extremely important 41.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 b. Community/Neighborhood parks 1. Not at all important 1.2 2 2.5 3 13.5 4 36.1 5. Extremely important 46.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 c. Lakes and ponds 1. Not at all important 1.6 2 1.6 3 9.8 4 33.6 5. Extremely important 52.0 6. Don't know/Refused 1.2 99.8 d. Wildlife habitat and natural areas 1. Not at all important 1.6 2 2.0 3 12.7 4 29.5 5. Extremely important 53.7 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 99.9 e. River and stream corridors 1. Not at all important 1.2 2 1.2 3 15.2 4 32.8 5. Extremely important 48.4 6. Don't know/Refused 1.2 100.0 f. Forested areas 1. Not at all important 1.6
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% 2 2.5 3 13.1 4 32.8 5. Extremely important 49.6 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 g. Playgrounds 1. Not at all important 3.3 2 3.3 3 14.3 4 34.0 5. Extremely important 44.3 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 100.0 h. Walking trails and greenways 1. Not at all important 2.5 2 2.5 3 18.0 4 34.4 5. Extremely important 41.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 100.0 i. Sports fields 1. Not at all important 8.6 2 4.9 3 24.6 4 32.0 5. Extremely important 29.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 j. Bicycle paths 1. Not at all important 9.0 2 6.6 3 24.2 4 32.8 5. Extremely important 27.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 k. Public golf courses 1. Not at all important 32.8 2 13.1 3 27.5 4 13.9 5. Extremely important 11.5 6. Don't know/Refused 1.2 100.0 l. Hunting areas 1. Not at all important 29.9 2 16.0 3 20.9 4 17.6 5. Extremely important 14.3 6. Don't know/Refused 1.2
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% 99.9 m. Floodplains 1. Not at all important 4.5 2 6.1 3 21.7 4 28.7 5. Extremely important 34.0 6. Don't know/Refused 4.9 99.9 n. Wildlife corridors 1. Not at all important 2.5 2 3.7 3 17.6 4 32.8 5. Extremely important 43.0 6. Don't know/Refused 0.4 100.0 o. Farms 1. Not at all important 2.5 2 4.5 3 15.6 4 30.3 5. Extremely important 45.5 6. Don't know/Refused 1.6 100.0 p. Natural scenic areas 1. Not at all important 1.2 2 0.8 3 16.8 4 39.3 5. Extremely important 41.8 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 99.9 As the region continues to grow, open spaces are being developed. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being don’t support at all and 5 being strongly support, please tell me if you support any of the following actions by your local government? 13. Purchase land to be set aside for open space 1. Strongly don't support 4.5 2. Don't support 4.5 3. Neutral 13.1 4. Somewhat support 32.4 5. Strongly support 45.5 6. Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 14. Use zoning to restrict what can be built on undeveloped land 1. Strongly don't support 7.4 2. Don't support 9.4 3. Neutral 14.3 4. Somewhat support 25.4 5. Strongly support 42.2 6. Don't know/Refused 1.2 99.9 15. Require developers to set aside land for open space
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% 1. Strongly don't support 2.5 2. Don't support 2.5 3. Neutral 7.0 4. Somewhat support 26.2 5. Strongly support 60.7 6. Don't know/Refused 1.2 100.1 16. Require developers to preserve and plant trees 1. Strongly don't support 1.2 2. Don't support 0.8 3. Neutral 2.5 4. Somewhat support 19.3 5. Strongly support 75.4 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 100.0 17. Require developers to pay a portion of the costs of bringing existing local services such as roads, water, sewer, & schools to new developments (i.e. impact fees) 1. Strongly don't support 6.6 2. Don't support 3.3 3. Neutral 7.4 4. Somewhat support 26.6 5. Strongly support 55.3 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 100.0 18. Use zoning to protect farmland 1. Strongly don't support 2.5 2. Don't support 5.3 3. Neutral 10.7 4. Somewhat support 28.7 5. Strongly support 51.2 6. Don't know/Refused 1.6 100.0 19. Restrict what can be built on floodplains 1. Strongly don't support 6.1 2. Don't support 2.5 3. Neutral 11.1 4. Somewhat support 20.5 5. Strongly support 57.4 6. Don't know/Refused 2.5 100.1 20. Do nothing 1. Strongly don't support 66.0 2. Don't support 15.6 3. Neutral 10.2 4. Somewhat support 2.5 5. Strongly support 4.9 6. Don't know/Refused 0.8 100.0 21. Do you think that a regional greenway would benefit your community? (A "greenway" is a natural area that provides open space buffers in and around communities. They can contain a network of trails for outdoor recreation as well as providing other environmental and community benefits. A regional greenway would link many communities.) 1. Yes 75.8
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% 2. No Skip to Question 23 18.9 3. Don't know/Refused Skip to Question 23 5.3 100.0 22. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being not at all important and 5 being extremely important, please tell me how important these potential greenway benefits are to you: a. Providing benefits to people such as recreational walking and biking or short trips 1. Not at all important 0.4 2. 1.2 3. 7.4 4. 22.1 5. Extremely important 44.7 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 24.2 100.0 b. Providing ecological benefits such as protecting water quality of nearby lakes, rivers, and streams 1. Not at all important 0.0 2. 0.4 3. 3.3 4. 18.0 5. Extremely important 54.1 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 24.2 100.0 c. Providing economic benefits such as attracting tourists and increasing tourist revenue 1. Not at all important 6.1 2. 6.6 3. 17.6 4. 28.7 5. Extremely important 16.8 6. Don't know 0.0 7. Refused 0.0 98. Skipped question 24.2 100.0 Now we have a few questions about how your community deals with controversial issues and the role of the media. 23. When debating the three controversial issues we’ve been asking you about (growth, development, and open space), please tell me which of these statements reflect how your community handles them. Exchange of opinions is generally: (Read a-h and only responses 1-2. Do not read sometimes) a. Fact-based 1. Yes 50.0 2. No 34.4 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 3.7 4. Don't know 11.9 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 b Respectful 1. Yes 64.8 2. No 19.7 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.1
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% 4. Don't know 4.5 5. Refused 0.0 100.1 c. Open-minded 1. Yes 50.0 2. No 34.4 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 10.2 4. Don't know 5.3 5. Refused 0.0 99.9 d. Divisive 1. Yes 45.1 2. No 36.9 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 9.8 4. Don't know 8.2 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 e. Sensationalized 1. Yes 41.0 2. No 43.4 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 8.2 4. Don't know 7.0 5. Refused 0.4 100.0 f. Disrespectful 1. Yes 19.7 2. No 63.5 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.9 4. Don't know 4.9 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 g. Solution oriented 1. Yes 46.3 2. No 34.8 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 11.5 4. Don't know 7.4 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 f. Constructive 1. Yes 56.1 2. No 23.0 3. Sometimes (Volunteered only) 13.5 4. Don't know 7.4 5. Refused 0.0 100.0 24. I feel adequately informed about growth issues in my County. Strongly disagree 18.0 Somewhat disagree 19.7 Neither agree nor disagree 18.4 Somewhat agree 25.4 Strongly agree 18.0 Don't know 0.4 Refused 0.0
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% 99.9 25. Please tell me what newspaper, radio station, TV station, or other media outlet you get most of your news? Newspapers/Magazines 52.5 Television 33.6 Radio 7.0 Internet 1.6 Don't know 4.5 No response 0.8 100.0 26. From which one source do you receive most of your information concerning growth development, and open space issues in your community? (Don’t read. Take only 1 response) Newspaper 67.6 TV 15.6 Radio 5.3 Internet 2.0 Local government agencies 1.2 Business organizations 0.8 Other non-profit organizations 0.4 Friends or family members 6.1 Don't know/Refused 0.8 99.8 27. Please rate your satisfaction with the coverage of growth, development, and open space issues in your community? Very dissatisfied 6.6 Somewhat dissatisfied 13.5 Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 27.0 Somewhat satisfied 28.7 Very satisfied 16.4 I don't read the local paper 7.8 Refused 0.0 100.0 28 Do you get you tap water from a private well or from a public water company? Private well 41.8 Public water company 58.2 Don't know 0.0 Refused 0.0 100.0 29. How long have you lived in your county? Less than 1 year 4.5 1-5 years 18.4 6-10 years 14.8 11-20 years 16.8 More than 20 years 45.5 Don't know/Refused 0.0 100.0 30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated or have you never been married? Married 59.4 Widowed 7.8 Divorced 13.1 Separated 3.7 Never been married 15.2 No response 0.8 100.0
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% 31. Do you own or rent your current residence? Own 80.3 Rent 17.6 Other 2.0 No response 0.0 99.9 32. Last week were you working full-time, part-time, going to school, a homemaker unemployed, retired, or disabled? Working full-time 53.7 Working part-time 8.6 In school 1.2 Homemaker 4.5 Unemployed 3.7 Retired; disabled 28.3 Refused 0.0 100.0 33. What is your age? I will read a ranges of ages and when I come to the range that includes your age, please indicate that to me. 18 to 24 5.3 25 to 34 12.3 35 to 49 36.1 50 to 64 27.9 65 and over 18.4 Refused 0.0 100.0 34. What is the highest grade of school or year of college that you actually finished and got credit for? 0-11 years 7.0 12 years (high school graduate) 23.8 13-15 years (some college) 30.7 16 years (college graduate) 23.0 More than 16 years (graduate school) 15.6 Refused 0.0 100.1 35. How many persons in your household are age 17 and under? 0 63.9 1 16.4 2 13.1 3 3.7 4 2.0 5 0.8 99.9 36. How many are age 65 and over? 0 77.5 1 12.3 2 9.8 3 0.4 100.0 37. Are you of Hispanic or Latino origin? Yes 1.6 No 98.4 Refused 0.0 100.0
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% 38. What is your race? African-American/Black 12.7 Caucasian/White 84.4 Other 2.5 No response 0.4 100.0 39. How much total income did you and your family receive last year, not just from wages or salaries but from all sources - that is, before taxes or other deductions were made? Less than $20,000 9.8 $20,000 to 39,999 17.2 $40,000 to 59,999 19.3 $60,000 to $79,999 15.6 $80,000 to $99,999 11.1 $100,000 or more 15.6 Refused 11.5 100.1 40. Is the respondent male or female? Male 50.8 Female 49.2 100.0
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(N)
(244) (244)
(1) (3) (46) (9) (123) (25) (7) (22) (2) (3) (3) (0) (244)
(4) (7) (36) (99) (98) (0) (244)
(10) (10) (49) (89) (82) (4) (0) (244)
(27) (39) (81) (58) (18) (21) (0) (244)
(10) (14) (40) (107) (68)
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(N) (5) (0) (244)
(20) (39) (81) (61) (27) (16) (0) (244)
(15) (20) (60) (75) (45) (29) (0) (244)
(9) (21) (63) (59) (28) (64) (0) (244)
(17) (31) (64) (67) (62) (3) (0) (244)
(7) (25) (61) (92) (58) (1) (0) (244)
(10) (15) (42) (85)
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(N) (77) (15) (0) (244)
(20) (26) (52) (78) (62) (6) (0) (244)
(6) (12) (32) (90) (92) (12) (0) (244)
(11) (19) (60) (93) (47) (14) (0) (244)
(11) (24) (68) (99) (41) (1) (0) (244)
(29) (40) (75) (63) (37) (0) (0) (244)
(40) (29)
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(N) (1) (46) (9) (15) (8) (1) (6) (18) (32) (2) (6) (2) (1) (0) (3) (25) (244)
(139) (58) (41) (6) (244)
(128) (16) (98) (2) (244)
(45) (180) (19) (244)
(53) (49) (63) (56) (21) (2) (0) (244)
(28) (38) (60)
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(N) (52) (50) (16) (0) (244)
(64) (45) (53) (43) (19) (20) (0) (244)
(40) (42) (51) (71) (39) (1) (0) (244)
(27) (32) (74) (61) (48) (2) (0) (244)
(47) (57) (55) (53) (30) (2) (0) (244)
(24) (29) (46) (55) (70) (20) (0) (244)
(39) (43)
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(N) (68) (51) (43) (0) (0) (244)
(49) (43) (57) (45) (37) (13) (0) (244)
(33) (35) (54) (47) (54) (21) (0) (244)
(52) (55) (72) (30) (18) (17) (0) (244)
(26) (47) (61) (47) (47) (16) (0) (244)
(43) (37) (57) (62) (44) (1) (244)
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(N)
(122) (53) (30) (17) (19) (3) (244)
(6) (7) (25) (103) (102) (1) (244)
(3) (6) (33) (88) (114) (0) (244)
(4) (4) (24) (82) (127) (3) (244)
(4) (5) (31) (72) (131) (1) (244)
(3) (3) (37) (80) (118) (3) (244)
(4)
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(N) (6) (32) (80) (121) (1) (244)
(8) (8) (35) (83) (108) (2) (244)
(6) (6) (44) (84) (102) (2) (244)
(21) (12) (60) (78) (72) (1) (244)
(22) (16) (59) (80) (66) (1) (244)
(80) (32) (67) (34) (28) (3) (244)
(73) (39) (51) (43) (35) (3)
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(N) (244)
(11) (15) (53) (70) (83) (12) (244)
(6) (9) (43) (80) (105) (1) (244)
(6) (11) (38) (74) (111) (4) (244)
(3) (2) (41) (96) (102) (0) (244)
(11) (11) (32) (79) (111) (0) (244)
(18) (23) (35) (62) (103) (3) (244)
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(N) (6) (6) (17) (64) (148) (3) (244)
(3) (2) (6) (47) (184) (2) (244)
(16) (8) (18) (65) (135) (2) (244)
(6) (13) (26) (70) (125) (4) (244)
(15) (6) (27) (50) (140) (6) (244)
(161) (38) (25) (6) (12) (2) (244)
(185)
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(N) (46) (13) (244)
(1) (3) (18) (54) (109) (0) (0) (59) (244)
(0) (1) (8) (44) (132) (0) (0) (59) (244)
(15) (16) (43) (70) (41) (0) (0) (59) (244)
(122) (84) (9) (29) (0) (244)
(158) (48) (27)
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(N) (11) (0) (244)
(122) (84) (25) (13) (0) (244)
(110) (90) (24) (20) (0) (244)
(100) (106) (20) (17) (1) (244)
(48) (155) (29) (12) (0) (244)
(113) (85) (28) (18) (0) (244)
(137) (56) (33) (18) (0) (244)
(44) (48) (45) (62) (44) (1) (0)
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(N) (244)
(128) (82) (17) (4) (11) (2) (244)
(165) (38) (13) (5) (3) (2) (1) (15) (2) (244)
(16) (33) (66) (70) (40) (19) (0) (244)
(102) (142) (0) (0) (244)
(11) (45) (36) (41) (111) (0) (244)
(145) (19) (32) (9) (37) (2) (244)
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(N)
(196) (43) (5) (0) (244)
(131) (21) (3) (11) (9) (69) (0) (244)
(13) (30) (88) (68) (45) (0) (244)
(17) (58) (75) (56) (38) (0) (244)
(156) (40) (32) (9) (5) (2) (244)
(189) (30) (24) (1) (244)
(4) (240) (0) (244)
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(N)
(31) (206) (6) (1) (244)
(24) (42) (47) (38) (27) (38) (28) (244)
(124) (120) (244)
30 Reporting on Growth and Open Space: Resources for Journalists Resource Manual
Chapter 4: Land Use Introduction
This Chapter 4 of the Resource Manual focuses on Land Use resources, meaning information on the subject of planning, and growth practices. It also includes some general land use and planning resources. Other chapters focus on topics such as open space, economics, transportation, etc. The main body of the Resource Manual includes copies of materials used in each seminar, with one chapter per seminar. Each chapter and each appendix is a separate document stored as a downloadable file in “pdf” format. To read the documents, you need a free copy of downloadable Adobe Acrobat Reader software, available through a link on the Resource Manual website.
Chapter 4 includes these six sections: Archives ...... 2 Awards ...... 4 Conferences &Workshops ...... 11 Fellowships ...... 14 Organizations ...... 17 Publications ...... 21
We welcome suggestions for additions to this and other chapters, and as the series progresses, we will add to earlier releases of the topical chapters based on those suggestions. (Please email suggestions to [email protected], with RGOS in the subject line.)
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Chapter 4: Land Use Archives
AASHTO Center for Environmental Excellence Land Use/ Smart Grown Success Stories Listed are examples of success stories, best practices, and/or innovative tools/approaches. This list will grow as entries are submitted or links to other sites with useful examples are provided. Agencies that believe that they have utilized a best practice/approach that others could learn from, they can submit a short description (including any pertinent links) to [email protected]. Currently submissions are only being accepted from governmental entities.
Contact: Email: [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://environment.transportation.org/environmental_issues/land_use_sg/success_stories .aspx on 02/02/2007.
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Land Lines is published quarterly and is mailed at no charge to some 8,000 public officials, practitioners and scholars. The newsletter reports on the Institute's current research and educational programs and offers readers different points of view on a variety of land use and taxation topics of interest in the United States and internationally. Archived issues of Land Lines start in September 1995 through the most recent issue. Land Lines was published on a bimonthly basis until January 2002, when it became a quarterly newsletter.
Contact: Address: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy 113 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138-3400 USA Phone: 617-661-3016 or 800-LAND-USE (800-526-3873) Fax: 61-/661-7235 or 800-LAND-944 (800-526-3944) Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.lincolninst.edu/pubs/landlines.asp Source: Extracted from website, http://www.lincolninst.edu/ 02/02/2007.
Resources for the Future Regulation, Markets, and Choice in Metropolitan Land Use Smart growth, sprawl, and zoning are contentious, headline-making concerns in Washington, DC, and many other metropolitan areas. Is single-family residential zoning the outcome of, or a constraint on, a free market? Is sprawl undesirable? What role have development rights and other market-like approaches played in balancing land use and
Page 2 Reporting on Growth and Open Space: Resources for Journalists Resource Manual preservation - and are they panaceas for the future? Should land use be an exclusively local management issue? Our panelists will address the impacts of land use decisions, describe current research and policy recommendations, and offer perspectives on the future of land planning. This website hosts video coverage of the seminar held on March 1, 2006.
Contact: Stan Wellborn Director, Communications 202-328-5026 [email protected]
Janet M. Hodur Manager, Media Relations [email protected] 202-328-5019 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.rff.org/Events/Regulation-Markets-and- Choice-in-Land-Use.cfm on 02/02/2007.
Knowledgeplex.org Created by a distinguished team of founding partners and implemented by the Fannie Mae Foundation, KnowledgePlex® is designed to support the efforts of practitioners, grantors, policy makers, scholars, investors, and others involved or interested in the fields of affordable housing and community development. KnowledgePlex organizes and presents the most up-to-date, comprehensive collection of publications from all of its partner organizations. KnowledgePlex incorporates the latest news stories from thousands of publications nationwide through an arrangement with LexisNexis. Stories relevant to housing and community development are selected by KnowledgePlex editors and made available through the News section. One of our editors identifies several significant stories from these news collections to highlight in Week in Review, our weekly e-mail newsletter. Past issues of Week in Review are also available in the News section of KnowledgePlex. The site also provides a set of discussion forums for your use. They are organized along the same set of topics as the documents on KnowledgePlex. The KnowledgePlex calendar displays events of interest to those working on affordable housing and community development issues. We automatically gather this information from a variety of sources several times each week.
Contact: KnowledgePlex c/o Fannie Mae Foundation 4000 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Suite One, North Tower Washington, DC 20016-2804 Phone: (202) 274-8000 Fax: (202) 274-8100 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.knowledgeplex.org/ on 03/12/2007.
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Chapter 4: Land Use Awards This section includes awards for planning practices and growth management. In addition to recognizing outstanding work, they can be mined for story ideas.
American Planning Association (APA) The APA and AICP National Planning Awards honor excellence in plans, individuals, and organizations. Each year's award winners showcase the planning profession's past, present, and future leadership in helping create great communities and offer evidence of the changes others can make when they become partners in the planning process. Other awards honor distinguished service, exceptional journalism, and landmarks and pioneers. Contact: Denny Johnson APA Public Affairs 202-349-1006 [email protected]
Roberta Rewers APA Public Affairs 312-786-6395 [email protected] http://www.planning.org/awards/
Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan (co-awardees) Ontario Growth Secretariat's Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Toronto, Ontario, Canada This plan provides for an innovative and coordinated approach to sustainable growth and development for the greater Toronto, Ontario, metropolitan region encompassing 110 different municipalities. The backbone of the plan is how it integrates land-use planning for the greater Toronto region with $7.5 billion (U.S.) in new infrastructure investment. Provisions of the groundbreaking plan include establishing minimum density levels for development wherever it takes place; keeping a 1.8 million-acre greenbelt in the heart of the area off limits to development; and coordinating land-use and transportation decisions.
PlanCheyenne Cheyenne, Wyoming This innovative comprehensive master plan for the Cheyenne, Wyoming, urban area integrates three distinct planning disciplines into one process — transportation planning; parks and recreation planning; and scenario- based land-use planning, urban character and urban design. Extensive use of interactive technology and the internet, along with cutting edge public participation strategies, were used to develop the plan. The plan also
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contains case studies from other communities and tools, ranging from incentive-based options to ordinances, to help implement the plan.
National Planning Excellence Awards for Best Practices (co-awardees) The New Jersey Smart Growth Locator Trenton, New Jersey The Smart Growth Locator was created in 2003 as a free, on-line, consumer-driven, and user-friendly tool to help developers and consumers easily determine areas that are identified for growth according to the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan. By typing in an address, a user of the locator can find out whether a property or site is within a Smart Growth Area; the State Plan planning area and census tract where the address is located; and what New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency growth incentive programs would apply to that address or site. At the same time, utility companies in the state also use the Smart Growth Locator to assess their utility financing. Over time, other state agencies are expected to use the Smart Growth Locator, enabling it to become a one-stop-shop for smart growth incentives. In this manner, New Jersey can address development in a consistent and comprehensive manner.
Protecting Florida's Springs: Land Use Planning Strategies and Best Management Practices- Tallahassee, Florida To help protect Florida's unique landscape of more than 600 freshwater springs, which has supplied potable drinking water to millions of residents, 1000 Friends of Florida has written and published the hands-on protection guide, Protecting Florida's Springs: Land Use Planning Strategies and Best Management Practice. The reference is both comprehensive and user-friendly, and is designed to encourage officials and citizens to work together to protect the state's natural springs at the same time allowing appropriate development to continue. To date five local jurisdictions where approximately one-third of the state's springs are located have taken strategies discussed in the manual and incorporated them into each community's respective comprehensive plan.
National Planning Excellence Award for a Grassroots Initiative Corridor Housing Initiative Minneapolis, Minnesota To help neighborhoods accept affordable, higher density housing, a proactive planning and education process is being used by the nonprofit Center for Neighborhoods in partnership with the City of Minneapolis. The Corridor Housing Initiative calls on citizens to be partners in the development process through an educational process facilitated by a neutral team of experts. Educational components of the initiative include an interactive block exercise that allows community members to consider different housing options and test whether they are financially viable. This
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process helps participants recognize why greater densities are oftentimes needed to make a project feasible. The eventual goal is to create market- based development objectives and guidelines that are endorsed by community partners because they are compatible with city goals as well as neighborhood interests.
National Planning Excellence Award for Implementation Chattanooga Bicycle Planning Chattanooga, Tennessee Through partnerships and cooperation between public agencies and private organizations, advocates for using bicycles instead of cars to commute to work and run short errands in Chattanooga and neighboring Hamilton County have made steady progress. Since 2000, a $50,000 Chattanooga Bicycle Facilities Master Plan has been completed and adopted by 10 neighboring communities.The plan provides a 20-year blueprint for $24 million in bicycle lane and route improvements in the region. Already $300,000 in federal Surface Transportation Program funds have been secured to create 28 miles of dedicated bike lanes and share-the-road bike routes, install bike racks on public buses and throughout downtown Chattanooga, and publish bicycling brochures and bikeway maps. There' also been a steady increase in the number of people riding bikes to work, to community events, and for recreation purposes.
National Planning Excellence Award for Public Outreach Youngstown 2010 Youngstown, Ohio Officials in Youngstown, Ohio, embarked upon a far-reaching marketing and public education campaign to build public support for the city's Youngstown 2010 vision and comprehensive plan. Everything from radio, newspaper and television coverage, to billboards, t-shirts, and balloons were used to get the message out and galvanize citizens to support and participate in development and implementation of the plan. Since 2002, for example, more than 5,000 people participated in the city visioning and planning process. To maintain momentum, a national advertising campaign is underway to attract new residents and businesses to Youngstown.
National Planning Excellence Award for Innovations in Neighborhood Planning in Honor of Jane Jacobs Revitalization of Hannibal Square Winter Park, Florida Revitalization does not have to lead to gentrification as the redevelopment of Hannibal Square, a historic black neighborhood in Winter Park dating back to the 19th century, proves. The city, in partnership with its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), established a housing rehabilitation program to preserve existing, viable affordable housing in
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the neighborhood. Other steps involve creation of the Hannibal Square Community Land Trust, which holds land in a 99-year ground lease. This allows residents to purchase quality homes at below-market rates compared with having to also purchase the land. The Railroad Residences, the first of their kind in the Southeast, are the most innovative component of the square. This portion of the revitalization effort involved replacing a dilapidated water treatment plant with a new, state-of-the-art plant and constructing affordable housing and other buildings that blend architecturally with the surrounding, upscale communities.
National Planning Achievement Award for Hard-Won Victories Octavia Boulevard and the Central Freeway Replacement Project San Francisco, California Spanning 16 years and requiring three local referenda, Octavia Boulevard opened September 9, 2005. The new boulevard had once been part of the Central Freeway, a double-decker structure that blighted San Francisco neighborhoods, particularly Hayes Valley, for more than 40 years. In 1989, the Loma Prieta earthquake damaged the Hayes Valley portion of the freeway irreparably, causing planners, elected officials, and community leaders to craft a new alternative — the Octavia Boulevard and Central Freeway Replacement Project. Among the project's many collaborators and partners were the California Department of Transportation, several San Francisco City departments, the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, and the Central Freeway Citizens Advisory Committee. In spite of ballot measures alternating between support and opposition for the project, financial obstacles, and jurisdictional battles, each challenge was addressed and eventually resolved. The result is a boulevard that is the first of its kind to be built in the U.S. in 80 years. It provides regional and neighborhood access, four center lanes for through traffic, two local lanes and a parking lane, landscaped medians, and a community park at the heart of a revitalized Hayes Valley neighborhood.
National Planning Landmark Award Sanibel Plan Sanibel, Florida In 1976 the City of Sanibel adopted a land-use plan that has enabled the community to manage growth and development so as to not exceed the natural carrying capacity of Sanibel Island. Nine ecological zones on the island were identified and established to help planners designated appropriate land uses, intensity, and performance standards within each of the zones. The plan also led to one of Florida's pioneer growth management regulations, which allowed the city to control population growth so the island's infrastructure was not overburden and residents could be safely evacuated for hurricanes using a two-lane causeway. The
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growth restriction kept new housing construction on Sanibel to 9,000 units instead of 30,000 units as proposed by Lee County.
National Planning Leadership Award for a Planning Advocate The Honorable Mayor Kay Barnes Kansas City, Missouri When Kansas City Mayor Kay Barnes took office in April 1999, support for downtown was at a record low. Plans for an entertainment district had been scrapped and long-time tenants were leaving downtown for the suburbs. That didn't stop the new mayor from putting forth a vision for a new Kansas City. Through strategic partnerships and public consensus, Kansas City is becoming what the Mayor envisioned when first taking office, a city with "strong neighborhoods, a revitalized downtown, and a healthy economy." Approximately $4.5 billion has been invested in the revitalization of downtown to date, including development of a $275 million Sprint Center Downtown Arena and an $850 million "Power & Light" entertainment district that includes retail, multi-family housing, and community gathering spaces. Other changes under Mayor Barnes's leadership include expanded Rapid Bus Transit service, increased tax spending for public infrastructure, an increase in the number of people living downtown, and significant progress towards building or rehabilitating nearly 20,000 houses, including affordable units and rental housing for at-risk populations.
National Planning Leadership Awards for Student Planners (co-awardees) Michael Marcus (undergraduate student) Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, California Michael Marcus has been interested in urban planning long before entering undergraduate planning studies at Cal Poly. At age 15, he served as a full-voting, at-large Parks and Recreation Commissioner in his hometown of Benicia, California, providing leadership to the community's first annual Youth Rights Workshop. Later, as a high school freshmen, he became student coordinator for a group of concerned citizens who joined together to save Benicia's historic arsenal district. His enthusiasm for planning has become even stronger since then, both in and out of the classroom. Marcus's high academic marks have placed him among the top 15 percent of students at Cal Poly. He completed a planning-related internship with RBF Consulting during the summer of 2006, and participated with other students to develop the Templeton Downtown Plan, which received a 2006 California Chapter APA Planning Award. And his concerns about sustainability led him to spearhead formation of the Empower Poly Sustainability Coalition on campus.
Kevin Chastine (graduate student) Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Kevin Chastine has shown exceptional enthusiasm for the field of planning, not only in the classroom, but through an internship, doing community service, and serving as president of the City and Regional Planning Student Association at Ohio State University. His strong work ethic led him to receive the two university planning program awards — the First Year Student Faculty Prize and the Outstanding First Year Graduate Student Award. Typically students wait until the second year of the graduate program to begin taking studio courses, but Kevin has already participated in two studios, including work on rebuilding Mississippi gulf coast communities. He also has written articles for a university magazine, participated in a Planner's Day in School program involving sixth grade students, and raised funds to attend APA's National Planning Conference in San Antonio, Texas, in April 2006.
Source: Extracted from website, http://www.planning.org/awards/ on 03/14/07.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Award for Smart Growth Achievement The National Award for Smart Growth Achievement recognizes communities that use the principles of smart growth to create better places. This competition is open annually to local or state governments and other public sector entities. Non-profit or private organizations or individuals are not eligible for the award. However, if a superior project is developed through a public-private or a public-non-profit partnership, EPA will make the award to the public sector entity while noting the other participants in the activity. Contact: Dan Hutch Email: [email protected] Phone: 202-566-2844 Website: http://www.epa.gov/dced/awards.htm Deadline: Postmarked by April 3, 2007. Source: Extracted from website, http://www.epa.gov/dced/awards.htm on 02/02/2007.
Innovations in American Government Award The Innovations in American Government Program is a significant force in recognizing and promoting excellence and creativity in the public sector. Through its annual awards competition, the Program provides concrete evidence that government can work to improve the quality of life for citizens and that it deserves greater public trust. Each year, the Innovations in American Government Awards Program offers $100,000 grants to creative and effective government initiatives. To learn more about the Innovations Awards, review our Application Aids and Tools on the left margin of this page. To apply for an Innovations Award, please create a user account, complete an application, and respond to three short questions. Contact: Email: [email protected] Phone: (800)722-0074
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Source: Extracted from website, http://www.innovationsaward.harvard.edu/ on 02/08/2007.
NAR Smart Growth Action Grants The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has established a grant program to help members implement programs and activities that position realtors as leaders in improving their communities by advancing smart growth. Consider putting on a smart growth conference or speaker series to educate members on the broad concepts of smart growth or niche topics such as transportation, open space preservation, wetlands, school development, or attainable housing. Topics could also include instruction on how the local planning process works, including issues such as zoning, master plans, and comprehensive plans. NAR support can also be used to further activities to develop a community vision through a community planning workshop or joining a coalition that is working toward a similar community vision.
Contact: Joe Molinaro - Manager, Smart Growth Programs Phone: (202) 383-1175 E-Mail: [email protected]
Bob McNamara - Smart Growth Policy Representative Phone: (202) 383-1268 E-Mail: [email protected]
Gerald Allen - Smart Growth Policy Representative Phone: (202) 383-1109 Email: [email protected]
Address: National Association of REALTORS® 500 New Jersey Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20001-4507 Fax: (202) 383-7580 Website: http://www.realtor.org/sg3.nsf/pages/communityoutsup?OpenDocument Source: Extracted from website, http://www.realtor.org/ on 02/08/2007.
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Chapter 4: Land Use Conferences & Workshops
20th Conference for the Pacific Regional Science Conference Organization (PRSCO) Vancouver, BC, Canada May 6 - 9, 2007 The central theme of the Conference is "Creative City Regions: Examining Their Role in the Pacific Rim”. Cities have always been the crucible of culture and civilization, and the hubs of wealth creation, but today they face enormous challenges. Compounded by infrastructural, economic and social problems, dramatic changes are taking place. If cities are to flourish, there has to be a paradigm shift in the way they are managed, to draw fully on the talents and creativity of their own residents - businesses, city authorities and the citizens themselves. The host city, Vancouver, is a multicultural and diverse urban area with a high quality of life. It is poised to stage the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Join us at PRSCO 2007 when we shall examine the role of the `new economy’ and `cultural industries’ in Pacific Rim city regions. Contact: PRSCO 2007 Conference Secretariat 5961 Student Union Blvd Vancouver, BC, V6T 2C9 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (604) 822-1050 Fax: (604) 822-1069 Source: Extracted from website, http://prsco2007.confmanager.com/ on 02/02/07.
2007 National Planning Conference April 14-18 2007 Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, the fifth-largest U.S. city and birthplace of the nation, will host the American Planning Association's 2007 National Planning Conference, April 14-18, 2007. Enjoy 200-plus conference sessions, mobile workshops, training seminars, and networking opportunities in a city more than 300 years old. Contact: Phone: 312-334-1250 Website: http://www.planning.org/2007conference/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.planning.org/ on 01/31/07.
New Partners for Smart Growth: Building Safe, Healthy, and Livable Communities February 8-10, 2007 Los Angeles, CA People from multiple disciplines are now talking about Smart Growth; and if they aren't doing it, they are talking about the need to do it. This conference will again bring together interested people from ever-expanding disciplines to learn everything from the basics to the cutting edge of implementation.
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Contact: Michele Kelso Warren, Program Director Local Government Commission 1414 K Street, Suite 600 Sacramento CA 95814 Phone: 916-448-1198 x308 Fax: 916-448-8246 Website: www.lgc.org E-mail: [email protected]
Vallia Dahdouh, Project Coordinator Local Government Commission 1414 K Street, Suite 600 Sacramento CA 95814 Phone: 916-448-1198 x327 Fax: 916-448-8246 Web site: www.lgc.org E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.newpartners.org/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.newpartners.org/ on 01/31/07.
Society for College and University Planning Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference 2007 March 25–27, 2007 Newark, DE "Real Problems. Real Opportunities. Real Solutions. Problem-Based Planning" The SCUP 2007 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference will consist of a series of focused discussions on reasons and drivers of significant institutional improvement and change. We will explore the background stories of planning, the contexts in which strategic plans are created, and their outcomes assessed. We have invited stories that tell the circumstances that led to change, the processes, mechanisms and forces that shaped plans and decisions, and their results—both intended and unintended. Factors such as demographic shifts, political forces, market forces, economic change, accreditation issues, academic trends, changes in key personnel, and natural disasters, are among the causes of college and university change. Presentations will address the subject of institutional change from any of a variety of perspectives—wholesale institutional transformation, to revised missions to fit market niches, to creation and deletion of programs and schools, to academic expansion, contraction and realignments. Presentations will engage the audience in discussions of integrated institutional planning and responses within the contexts of the key forces that brought them about. Contact: Fax: 734.998.6532 [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.scup.org/ on 02/02/07.
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The Funders’ Network 2007 Annual Conference March 18-21, 2007 Baltimore, MD True to our commitment to peer-to-peer funder sharing, experiencing the place, including a wide range of perspectives, and breaking the mold on session formats, this year's conference offers plenary and concurrent sessions as well as mobile workshops around a range of cross-cutting topics related to achieving more livable and sustainable communities. Contact: Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities Jennifer Cummings Email: [email protected] Phone: 305-667-6350 x200 Website: http://www.fundersnetwork.org/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.fundersnetwork.org/ on 01/31/07.
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Chapter 4: Land Use Fellowships
EA Morris Fellowship For Emerging Leaders North Carolina will face many challenges in the coming years, challenges that will require the emergence of a new generation of leaders with the knowledge, skills, and understanding to bring together public and private institutions to solve key problems. Underwritten by the E.A. Morris Charitable Foundation and the John William Pope Foundation, the Morris Fellowship program encourages committed, diverse, and principled North Carolinians to pursue greater leadership roles within their professions and communities. Morris Fellows will explore the dynamics of public policy, principles of individual liberty and free enterprise, the role of private and nonprofit institutions in a free society, and the role of citizen leaders in a hands-on manner. Through the Fellowship program, these committed individuals will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become leaders in business, nonprofit, education, government, and other areas of public service. The program is named in honor of Mr. Edwin A. Morris one of the founding fathers of the North Carolina conservative movement. E.A. Morris was known for his leadership skills in his community and throughout North Carolina. Under his influence, Greensboro-based Blue Bell, Inc. became a global corporation. His generosity extended to the support of many charitable and philanthropic causes that aid the advancement of the human condition. While he received several accolades for his achievements, he remained unassuming, humbly accepting such praise. Contact: 200 W. Morgan St. Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: 1-866-553-4636 Fax: 919-821-5117 Email: [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.eamorrisfellows.org/ on 01/31/07.
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy The Lincoln Institute offers three types of fellowship programs to support scholars, graduate students, and practitioners at different stages of their academic and professional careers. These individuals contribute to the land and tax policy knowledge base and develop ideas to guide policy makers throughout the world.
David C. Lincoln Fellowships in Land Value Taxation The David C. Lincoln Fellowships in Land Value Taxation (LVT) were established in 1999 to develop academic and professional interest in this topic through support for major research projects. The fellowship program honors David C. Lincoln, founding chairman of the Lincoln Institute, and his long- standing interest in LVT. The program encourages scholars and practitioners to undertake new work in this field, either in the basic theory of LVT or its applications as a component of contemporary fiscal systems in countries
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throughout the world.
Fellowships in Planning and Development The Research Fellowships in Planning and Development were established in 2004 to encourage and support research on land planning and development topics. In 2006–2007 these fellowships will be awarded through two reorganized departments: Planning and Urban Form, and Economic and Community Development.
Fellowships in Planning and Urban Form The Department of Planning and Urban Form is interested in planning and the built environment, with a particular focus on three themes: spatial externalities and multi-jurisdictional governance issues; the interplay of public and private interests in the use of land; and land policy, land conservation, and the environment.
Fellowships in Economic and Community Development The Department of Economic and Community Development engages scholars, policy makers, practitioners, and citizens in research on the role of land in economic and community development. In 2006–2007 these fellowships will be provided through Requests for Proposals (RFPs) on three topics: community land trusts; the economics of land leasing; and the fiscal dimensions of planning and development. The announcements for the RFP deadlines and guidelines will be posted on the Institute's Web site.
Fellowships in Land and Tax Policy in China The Institute's Program on the People's Republic of China offers research fellowships to qualified scholars early in their careers to enhance their capacity in land and tax policy fields that address the Institute's primary interest areas in China. Priority topics include urban economics, land use and policy, urban and rural planning, local public finance, and property taxation. The next deadline for proposals is April 1, 2007.
Contact: Address: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy 113 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138-3400 USA Phone: 617-661-3016 or 800-LAND-USE (800-526-3873) Fax: 617-661-7235 or 800-LAND-944 (800-526-3944) Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.lincolninst.edu/education/fellowships.asp Source: Extracted from website, http://www.lincolninst.edu/education/fellowships.asp on 02/05/2007.
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New York University School of Law Center for Environmental and Land Use Law Fellowship Program The Center for Environmental and Land Use Law selects up to ten first-year and second- year students for the Fellowship Program. It is designed to encourage and support students interested in public interest environmental law through summer internships, mentoring by the School’s environmental and land use faculty, and exposure to leading practitioners in the field. The Program provides grants for summer internships to students working in environmental and land use law with environmental groups, government agencies, and other public interest law practice institutions in the United States or abroad. Recipients will be required to attend a specialized workshop by faculty before their summer internship and take a one credit course on environmental public interest theory and practice during the fall semester following their internship. Students will be required, following their placements, to complete a short essay reflecting upon their summer internship experience in light of the issues to be examined in the course. Selections will be made by a faculty committee consisting of Professors Vicki Been and Richard Stewart. Contact: Public Interest Law Center 245 Sullivan Street Room 430 New York, NY 10012 Telephone: (212) 998-6686 Email: [email protected] Website: www.law.nyu.edu/depts/publicinterest Source: Extracted from website, www.law.nyu.edu/depts/publicinterest on 02/05/2007.
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Chapter 4: Land Use Organizations This section includes foundations, educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations whose central purpose relates to land use and growth initiatives.
Bullit Foundation The Foundation supports land-use policies that protect environmentally sensitive areas; accommodate the needs of agriculture, fisheries, and forestry; and promote compact communities in which residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, and civic functions are integrated. The Foundation seeks to minimize population growth and it favors land use policies that encourage most people to reside and work in urban areas. The Foundation supports transportation systems that minimize energy use and pollution, and that are designed to serve the long-term needs of the region. Contact: Amy Solomon Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.bullitt.org/ Source: Extracted from website, http://www.bullitt.org/grants/grantseeking/program- areas/growthmanagementon 02/02/2007.
John Locke Foundation North Carolina is blessed with great beauty, a congenial climate, and rich traditions. One such tradition is a commitment to honesty over pretense and a stubborn insistence on what is right instead of what is popular or expedient. In the 1700s, North Carolina was called a “vale of humility between two mountains of conceit.” It often charted its own course. North Carolina patriots were the first in America to call for independence. The state refused to ratify the U.S. Constitution without a Bill of Rights. And its state motto, Esse Quam Videri, translates as “To Be Rather Than To Seem.” Honoring this tradition, a group of North Carolinians in 1990 created the John Locke Foundation as an independent, nonprofit think tank that would work “for truth, for freedom, and for the future of North Carolina.” Contact: 200 West Morgan Street, Suite 200 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Phone: 919-828-3876 Fax: 919-821-5117
North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association The purposes of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association are to provide leadership in the development of sound planning policies and practices in North Carolina, provide continuing planning education to foster the growth of professional planners’ knowledge and skill, foster the growth of professional identity, and increase awareness of the planning process, the planning profession and the benefits that both can bring to the citizens of North Carolina. Contact:
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Michelle Nance, AICP President PO Box 1748 Gastonia, NC 28053-1748 Telephone: 704-854-6641 Fax: 704-869-1960 E-mail: [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.nc-apa.org 03/14/2007.
North Carolina Smart Growth Alliance The North Carolina Smart Growth Alliance is a diverse and growing statewide coalition of private, public and nonprofit organizations and leaders working to promote a smarter pattern of development in NC. NCSGA is principle-driven and nonpartisan advocate of smart growth policy and practice. We focus our activity on public education and consensus-building, information exchange and resource referral, inclusion and involvement of new constituencies and members, and increasing the collective effectiveness of our members through communication and coordinated effort. NCSGA is not a political action committee and does not directly lobby state or local government. Contact: 205 West Main Street, Suite 211 Carrboro, NC Email: [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ncsmartgrowth.org/ 02/08/2007.
Smart Growth Network In 1996, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency joined with several non-profit and government organizations to form the Smart Growth Network (SGN). The Network was formed in response to increasing community concerns about the need for new ways to grow that boost the economy, protect the environment, and enhance community vitality. The Network's partners include environmental groups, historic preservation organizations, professional organizations, developers, real estate interests; local and state government entities. Contact: Sustainable Communities Network c/o CONCERN PO Box 21301 Washington, DC 20009 Email: [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.smartgrowth.org/ 02/08/2007.
The Center for Land Use Interpretation The Center for Land Use Interpretation is a research organization involved in exploring, examining, and understanding land and landscape issues. The Center employs a variety of methods to pursue its mission - engaging in research, classification, extrapolation, and
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exhibition. The CLUI exists to stimulate discussion, thought, and general interest in the contemporary landscape. Neither an environmental group nor an industry affiliated organization, the work of the Center integrates the many approaches to land use - the many perspectives of the landscape - into a single vision that illustrates the common ground in "land use" debates. At the very least, the Center attempts to emphasize the multiplicity of points of view regarding the utilization of terrestrial and geographic resources. Contract: 9331 Venice Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 Phone: (310) 839-5722 Fax: (310) 839.6678 Source: Extracted from website, http://www.clui.org 02/08/2007.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Urban Institute Land Use and Environmental Planning Land Use and Environmental Planning conducts research for and provides planning services to county and municipal governments and to businesses and non-profit organizations in the central piedmont region of the Carolinas. LUEP operates the Open Space Institute, which works collaboratively with regional land conservation organizations to define and achieve a shared regional open space vision, through education, research and planning. This division maintains and provides access to a rich set of regional information resources in support of land use, open space and environmental planning. Contact: Vicki Bott (Bowman) Director of Land Use and Environmental Planning Phone: 704.687.2314 Fax: 704.687.3178 Email: [email protected] Source: Extracted from website, http://www.ui.uncc.edu/land_use_and_environmental_planning.asp 03/14/2007.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Government The School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and strengthen state and local government. The School of Government was established in 2001. The core components of the School are the Institute of Government, established in 1931 to provide educational, advisory, and research services for state and local governments, and the two-year Master of Public Administration Program, which prepares graduates for leadership careers in public service. The Institute of Government is the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, offering up to 200 classes, seminars, schools, and specialized conferences for more than 12,000 public
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Chapter 4: Land Use Publications
This section includes reference and other non-fiction books, journals and magazines on land use planning and growth practices.
Carolina Journal Online One of JLF’s most important projects is its monthly newspaper, Carolina Journal. Since its debut in 1991, Carolina Journal has published hundreds of articles on politics, education, health care, crime, taxes, and other issues. With a statewide readership of more than 20,000, Carolina Journal — edited by Richard Wagner — covers state government and the legislature and includes special sections on education, books and culture, higher education, and local government. [ http://www.carolinajournal.com/index.html ]
Introduction to Zoning Book by David W. Owens. University of North Carolina, Institute of Government, September 1995.
Legislative Zoning Decisions in North Carolina Book by David W. Owens. University of North Carolina, Institute of Government, June 1993.
Good Practice Guidance for Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry This report on Good Practice Guidance for Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (GPG-LULUCF) is the response to the invitation by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) to develop good practice guidance for land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF). [ http://www.ipcc-nggip.iges.or.jp/public/gpglulucf/gpglulucf.htm on 02/02/07 ]
Power and City Governance: comparative perspectives on urban development Book by A Digaetano and JS Klemanski . University of Minnesota Press, 1999. [http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=vLiHZ5HOHscC&oi=fnd&pg=P A1&sig=LC5lbAWpazUieAEF_eYCE2zPaEM&dq=theories+of+city+growth+an d+development]
Jurisdictional Fragmentation and Residential Choice Article by Bryan Ellickson. The American Economic Review, Vol. 61, No. 2, Papers and Proceedings of the Eighty-Third Annual Meeting of the American Economic Association. (May, 1971), pp. 334-339.
Urban Growth Controls: The Transitional Dynamics of Development Fees and Growth Boundaries
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Working Paper by Geoffrey K. Turnbull. Georgia State University, No. 03-05, August 2003. [http://aysps.gsu.edu/urag/workingpapers/2003/urag0305.pdf on 03/05/07]
Research Design Issues and Pitfalls in Growth Control Studies Article by Seymour I. Schwartz, Peter M. Zorn, David E. Hansen. Land Economics, Vol. 62, No. 3 (Aug., 1986), pp. 223-233.
Growth Controls and Land Values in an Open City Article by Jan K. Brueckner. Land Economics, Vol. 66, No. 3, Private Markets, Public Decisions: An Assessment of Local Land-Use Controls for the 1990s (Aug., 1990), pp. 237-248.
Suburban Growth Controls: An Economic and Legal Analysis Article by Robert C. Ellickson. The Yale Law Journal, Vol. 86, No. 3 (Jan., 1977), pp. 385-511.
Land Use Planning Glossary http://www.northstar.sierraclub.org/campaigns/open-space/land- use/planningGlossary.html
Glossary of Terms related to EEP Watershed Planning http://www.nceep.net/news/reports/watershedplan-glossary.pdf
US DOT Federal Highway Administration Planning Glossary http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/glossary/glossary_listing.cfm
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Chapter 5: Air Quality and Water Resources Introduction
Chapter 5: Air Quality and Water Resources of the Resource Manual focuses on air quality, water quality, and water supply. Water quality includes topics like safe drinking water, stormwater runoff, and watershed management. Water supply covers water supply planning, water allocation, and drought mitigation.
This chapter includes primers providing definitions and best practices, directories of public agencies and private organizations whose missions relate to air quality or water resources, plus archives and awards programs that further examine topics within these fields, and, conferences or workshops exploring air quality or water resource issues.
Chapter 5: Air and Water Resources Sections:
Air Quality Primer (Definitions/Best Practices) ...... 2 Organizations and Contacts...... 10 Archives ...... 17 Awards ...... 18 Conferences ...... 19
Water Resources Primer (Definitions/Best Practices) ...... 20 Organizations and Contacts ...... 31 Archives ...... 50 Awards ...... 51 Conferences ...... 52
We welcome suggestions for additions to this and other chapters, and as the series progresses, we will add to earlier releases of the topical chapters based on those suggestions. (Please email suggestions to [email protected], with RGOS in the subject line.)
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Chapter 5: Air Quality and Water Resources Air Quality Primer
This section includes definitions of air quality terminology and important rules and legislation regulating air quality, as well as industry “best practices” and books and journal or Internet articles on air quality topics. Definitions and overviews are listed first, followed by important legislation and regulations and then best practices and other resources.
Definitions: Air Quality and Its Importance (Oklahoma Dept. of Env. Quality) This website from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality provides a good overview of the definition of air quality and why it is important: “What is air quality? The amount of pollution in the air from all sources - natural and human - defines the quality of the air we breathe. Air pollution isn't limited to our cities; it can blow into any part of [the state] from neighboring states. Why is it important? Bad air quality can affect everybody's health. It can have direct effects on the lungs, and it can worsen an existing condition, such as asthma. Some people are more sensitive to air pollution than others. These include young children who are growing rapidly and older adults who have reduced immune systems. Poor public health also incurs economic costs for society, e.g., increased healthcare costs and loss of working days. And a clean environment makes [our state] an attractive place to live, work and play ....” Source: http://www.deq.state.ok.us/aqdnew/index.htm 10/03/08
Air Quality Basic Information (US EPA) “The air we breathe in many U.S. cities is being polluted by activities such as driving cars and trucks; burning coal, oil, and other fossil fuels; and manufacturing chemicals. Air pollution can even come from smaller, everyday activities such as dry cleaning, filling your car with gas, and degreasing and painting operations. These activities add gases and particles to the air we breathe. When these gases and particles accumulate in the air in high enough concentrations, they can harm us and our environment. More people in cities and surrounding counties means more cars, trucks, industrial and commercial operations, and generally means more pollution. Air pollution is a problem for all of us. The average adult breathes over 3,000 gallons of air every day. Children breathe even more air per pound of body weight and are more susceptible to air pollution. Many air pollutants, such as those that form urban smog and toxic compounds, remain in the environment for long periods of time and are carried by the winds hundreds of miles from their origin. Millions of people live in areas where urban smog, very small particles, and toxic pollutants pose serious health concerns. People exposed to high enough levels of certain air pollutants may experience burning in their eyes, an irritated throat, or breathing difficulties. Long-term exposure to air pollution can cause cancer and long- term damage to the immune, neurological, reproductive, and respiratory systems. In extreme cases, it can even cause death.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/air/basic.html 10/13/08
What is Air Pollution? According to the US EPA, “There are many kinds of air pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculates the Air Quality Index
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(AQI) for five major air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act: ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Ozone and particle pollution are two common pollutants found in many parts of the country.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/airnow/airaware/day1.html 10/13/08
Ozone and its health effects are explained by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: “Ozone is a highly reactive form of oxygen. In the upper atmosphere, ozone forms a protective layer that shields us from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. At ground level, ozone is a harmful air pollutant and a primary constituent of urban smog. Ozone is produced when air pollutants from automobile emissions and manufacturing operations interact with sunlight. Long-term exposure to high concentrations of ozone can cause a significant reduction in lung function, inflammation of the airways, and respiratory ditress. People with \ lung diseases are particularly vulnerable to the respiratory effects of ozone. Results from an NIEHS-funded study show that children who played three or more outdoor sports in areas with high ozone concentrations were more than three times as likely to develop asthma as children who did not engage in sports activities.” Source: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/ozone/ 10/13/08
What is ozone and is it the same as smog? The US EPA explains, “Ozone is a gas composed of three atoms of oxygen. Ozone occurs both in the Earth's upper atmosphere and at ground level. Ozone can be good or bad, depending on where it is found; Good Ozone. Good ozone occurs naturally in the upper atmosphere, 6 to 30 miles above the Earth's surface, where it forms a protective layer that shields us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. This beneficial ozone is gradually being destroyed by manmade chemicals. When the protective ozone "layer" has been significantly depleted; for example, over the North or South pole; it is sometimes called a "hole in the ozone." Bad Ozone. In the Earth's lower atmosphere, near ground level, ozone is formed when pollutants emitted by cars, power plants, industrial boilers, refineries, chemical plants, and other sources chemically react in the presence of sunlight. Ozone at ground level is a harmful air pollutant. Smog is primarily made up of ground-level ozone combined with other gases and particulate matter.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/ozonedesignations/faq.htm#0 10/13/08
Particulate matter, as defined by the US EPA, “… also known as particle pollution or PM, is a complex mixture of extremely small particles and liquid droplets. Particle pollution is made up of a number of components, including acids (such as nitrates and sulfates), organic chemicals, metals, and soil or dust particles. The size of particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. EPA is concerned about particles that are 10 micrometers in diameter or smaller because those are the particles that generally pass through the throat and nose and enter the lungs. Once inhaled, these particles can affect the heart and lungs and cause serious health effects. EPA groups particle pollution into two categories: • "Inhalable coarse particles," such as those found near roadways and dusty industries, are larger than 2.5 micrometers and smaller than 10 micrometers in diameter.
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• "Fine particles," such as those found in smoke and haze, are 2.5 micrometers in diameter and smaller. These particles can be directly emitted from sources such as forest fires, or they can form when gases emitted from power plants, industries and automobiles react in the air.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/particles/ 10/13/08
Air Quality Designations An area may be a non-attainment area for one pollutant and an attainment area for others. The US EPA provides these air quality designations as found in the Clean Air Act: “Nonattainment, any area that does not meet (or that contributes to ambient air quality in a nearby area that does not meet) the national primary or secondary ambient air quality standard for the pollutant. Attainment, any area (other than an area identified in clause (i)) that meets the national primary or secondary ambient air quality standard for the pollutant. Unclassifiable, any area that cannot be classified on the basis of available information as meeting or not meeting the national primary or secondary ambient air quality standard for the pollutant. (See section 107(d)1 of the Clean Air Act.) “ Source: http://www.epa.gov/air/oaqps/greenbk/define.html 10/13/08
Air Quality Index (US EPA) “The AQI is an index for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or polluted your air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. The AQI focuses on health effects you may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air. EPA calculates the AQI for five major air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act: ground-level ozone, particle pollution (also known as particulate matter), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. For each of these pollutants, EPA has established national air quality standards to protect public health.Ground-level ozone and airborne particles are the two pollutants that pose the greatest threat to human health in this country.” Source: http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=static.aqi
Clean Air Policy: What is it? (Sustainable Environment for Quality of Life) SEQL, an integrated environmental initiative for the 15-county metropolitan Charlotte region in North and South Carolina, offers this definition: “A local clean air policy is a resolution adopted by the local governing body that spells out the specifics of the community's commitment to clean, healthy air. The policy serves to guide the community in its effort to reduce specific pollutants, particularly those that exceed National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and other adopted federal and state standards. A Clean Air Policy creates a foundation from which all other air quality improvement efforts can evolve. Moving this policy forward is often best accomplished through the work of an appointed citizen stakeholder group that can identify and recommend locally feasible air improvement actions.” Source: http://www.seql.org/CleanAirPolicy.htm 10/03/08
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Plain English Guide to the Clean Air Act (US Environmental Protection Agency) “The Plain English Guide to the Clean Air Act provides a brief introduction to the 1990 Clean Air Act. The 1990 Clean Air Act is the most recent version of a law first passed in 1970 to clean up air pollution. This summary covers some of the important provisions of the 1990 Clean Air Act and may help you understand what is in the law and how it may affect you. If you would like to learn more about the 1990 Clean Air Act, visit www.epa.gov/air/caa/.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/air/caa/peg/
National Ambient Air Quality Standards (US Environmental Protection Agency) “The Clean Air Act, which was last amended in 1990, requires EPA to set National Ambient Air Quality Standards (40 CFR part 50) for pollutants considered harmful to public health and the environment. The Clean Air Act established two types of national air quality standards. Primary standards set limits to protect public health, including the health of "sensitive" populations such as asthmatics, children, and the elderly. Secondary standards set limits to protect public welfare, including protection against decreased visibility, damage to animals, crops, vegetation, and buildings.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/air/criteria.html
Legislation and Regulations: Clean Air Act (U.S.) “The Air Pollution Control Act of 1955 (aka Clean Air Act) was the first federal legislation involving air pollution. This Act provided funds for federal research in air pollution. The Clean Air Act of 1963 was the first federal legislation regarding air pollution control. It established a federal program within the U.S. Public Health Service and authorized research into techniques for monitoring and controlling air pollution. In 1967, the Air Quality Act was enacted in order to expand federal government activities. In accordance with this law, enforcement proceedings were initiated in areas subject to interstate air pollution transport. As part of these proceedings, the federal government for the first time conducted extensive ambient monitoring studies and stationary source inspections. The Air Quality Act of 1967 also authorized expanded studies of air pollutant emission inventories, ambient monitoring techniques, and control techniques.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/air/caa/caa_history.html
Air Permit Programs (US EPA) “This web site provides information and links on the three major permit programs required by the Clean Air Act: • acid rain permits (called Title IV permits), • preconstruction permits (called New Source Review permits), and • operating permits (called Title V permits). It also allows you to view some permits on-line, engineering reports for specific facilities, and correspondence from regional, state and local air agencies. Each year in the U.S., industrial operations emit nearly 100 million tons of pollutants into the air. … Many of the sources of this air pollution are large facilities, such as petroleum refineries and chemical plants, that can have literally thousands of potential emission points. Other
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N.C. Senate Bill 953 - Ambient Air Quality Improvements Source: http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Sessions/1999/Bills/Senate/pdf/S953v3.pdf
Title V (Operating) Permits “Operating permits are legally enforceable documents that permitting authorities issue to air pollution sources after the source has begun to operate. This Web site discusses the kind of operating permit (called a title V operating permit) that most large sources and some smaller sources of air pollution are required to obtain. This requirement comes from Title V of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990. Most title V permits are issued by State and local permitting authorities. These permits are often called part 70 permits because the regulations that establish minimum standards for State permit programs are found in the Code of Federal Regulations at 40 CFR part 70. However, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also issues title V permits to sources in Indian country and in other situations, as needed. EPA-issued permits are called part 71 permits.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/air/oaqps/permits/index.html 10/13/08
Best practices & other resources:
AirNow (US EPA, NOAA, NPS, and tribal, state and local agencies) The AIRNow web site was developed to provide the public with easy access to national air quality information. The Web site offers daily AQI forecasts as well as real-time AQI conditions for over 300 cities across the US, and provides links to more detailed State and local air quality Web sites. Source: http://www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=static.background
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Air Basics (Carolinas Clean Air Coalition) This website provides fact sheets on air pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter, links to information on air quality non-attainment in our region and air quality reports. Source: http://www.clean-air-coalition.org/Air%20Basics/index.htm 10/03/08
“Air Quality and Smart Growth” (The Smart Growth Initiative – Funder’s Network) Excerpt: “Clean air is a fundamental right and one that many take for granted. Each day as millions of people turn on their computers and coffee makers, as commuters drive to work and carry out their daily routines, the burning of fossil fuels needed to energize these activities quietly pollutes the air. Even though federal policy has been regulating air pollutants for many years, states and localities are having an increasingly difficult time reaching target levels, especially pertaining to automobile emissions. Recent data show that 159 million people—over half of the population in the United States—live in areas with poor air quality.” Source: http://www.fundersnetwork.org/usr_doc/Air_Quality_and_Smart_Growth_FINAL.pdf
“Air Quality in Megacities” (Gurjar, Nagpure, and Singh, Encyclopedia of Earth) Excerpt: “Ambient air pollution in an increasingly urbanized world directly threatens the health of a large fraction of the world’s population. There is growing recognition that air-borne emissions from major urban and industrial areas influence both air quality and climate change on scales ranging from regional up to continental and global.” Source: http://www.eoearth.org/article/Air_quality_in_megacities
“Clean Air for the Charlotte Area: An Action Agenda” (Southern Environmental Law Center) “In response to the Charlotte area’s recent ozone “nonattainment” designation and the accompanying deadline for cleaning the region’s air, the Southern Environmental Law Center in 2006 released Clean Air for the Charlotte Area: An Action Agenda, and an update in May, 2007 providing both a “report card” on efforts to address air quality in the area and a “roadmap” that citizens, the business community and local officials in the Charlotte area can use to clean up tailpipe and smokestack pollution.” Source: http://www.southernenvironment.org/cases/air_reports/charlotte/index.htm
“Clean Air for the Charlotte Area: 2007 Update” (Southern Environmental Law Center) “The Charlotte area is known as an attractive place to live and work, with a thriving business community and burgeoning arts and entertainment scene. Unfortunately, the area’s quality of life is impaired by air pollution, resulting in a recent ranking as one of the 15 worst metro areas nationwide for ozone. … As we enter the 2007 ozone season, this update to our 2005 report takes stock of the Charlotte area's progress toward cleaning up its air, with a focus on ozone (smog) and fine particle pollution (soot or “PM2.5”). Two years later, is the Charlotte area on track to meet the nonattainment challenge? The short answer is: yes and no. Although state and regional smokestack pollution cuts will continue to benefit the Charlotte area, much stronger measures are needed at the local
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level to further reduce vehicle pollution, the largest and fastest-growing share of the area’s smog problem.” Source: http://www.southernenvironment.org/publications/charlotte_air_report_update.pdf
“Clearing the Air: Public Health Threats from Cars and Heavy Duty Vehicles- Why We Need to Protect Federal Clean Air Laws” (Smart Growth America, 2003) Excerpt: “Nearly half of all Americans are breathing unhealthy air, and air quality in dozens of metropolitan areas has actually gotten worse over the last decade according to a new report from the Surface Transportation Policy Project. The study names transportation as a major contributor to air pollution nationwide, and calls on Congress to protect and strengthen clean air laws and funding. Lawmakers will soon vote on legislation that could undermine clean air protections and slash funding for transportation alternatives that reduce traffic and air pollution including rail, buses and bikeways.” The report ranks metropolitan areas by days of unhealthy air pollution levels. Source: http://www.transact.org/report.asp?id=227
“Community Benchmarks for Non-Auto Dependent Growth Management” (Center for Clean Air Policy) Excerpt: “The Transatlantic Collaboration to Improve Transportation, Land Use and Air Quality Policy was initiated to work with regional teams on both sides of the Atlantic engaged in developing innovative strategies for reducing car use, in both commute and non-commute trips. Through a competitive process, the Collaboration’s steering committee selected 13 participating regions based on 3 criteria: a demonstrated desire for change, a commitment to the project by people who can make things happen, and a political window of opportunity to do so. The teams began their work in the Fall of 1994. The motivation for this program is to reduce the negative air quality impacts caused by transportation, the fastest growing source of air emissions. This means creating policies that reduce congestion, improve accessibility and involve citizens in the creation of more livable communities. An underlying goal of the program has been to develop these strategies to be both environmentally and economically more efficient than existing development policies.” Source: http://www.ccap.org/docs/resources/148/bench.pdf
Environmental Benefits of Smart Growth (US EPA) “Many studies show the environmental benefits of smart growth. Development guided by smart growth principles can minimize air and water pollution, encourage brownfields clean-up and reuse, and preserve natural lands. The built environment -- the places where we live, work, shop, and play -- has both direct and indirect effects on the natural environment. Where and how we develop directly affects natural areas and wildlife habitat and replaces natural cover with impervious surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. Development patterns and practices also indirectly affect environmental quality since they influence how people get around. Separating land uses, spreading development out, and providing little or no public transportation or safe walking and biking routes foster greater reliance on motor vehicles. As development grows more dispersed, people must drive further to reach their destinations, leading to
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more and longer vehicle trips. These increased trips create more air emissions and greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change. Ultimately, air pollution and climate change can also harm water quality and wildlife habitat.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/topics/eb.htm
“Green roofs popping up in big cities” (Bryn Nelson, MSNBC Contributor, MSNBC) Excerpt: “Suddenly, green roofs are sprouting across North America. Designed to curb air pollution, decrease energy expenses and reduce storm runoff, the environmentally friendly assemblies are adding a decidedly earthy element to urban skylines — a sign that the green roof industry is rapidly coming into its own.” Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24056306/ 7/16/2008.
“Growth Management and Healthy Cities” (National Conference of State Legislatures) Excerpt: “Uncontrolled urban growth, highway congestion, air and water pollution, and the continued sprawling of the suburban landscape all affect the public's health. These seemingly disparate issues play important and interconnected roles in determining the quality of life in and around America's cities. Recognizing the positive and negative health impacts of both the built and natural environment, the healthy cities concept promotes designs and practices that promote a healthy urban environment. Growing urban and suburban populations (many states will grow between 26 and 50 percent between 1990 and 2010) are placing stress on the current infrastructure. State action on issues concerning growth management-and indirectly healthy cities-already has occurred in Maryland, Arizona and Oregon.” Source: http://www.ncsl.org/programs/environ/envHealth/hlthcities.htm
“Smart Growth and the Clean Air Act” (Northeast Midwest Institute) Excerpt: “The federal Clean Air Act has been both criticized as a cause of sprawl and praised as a useful tool to curb it. Critics contend that by barring increases in air pollution in cities where the air is unhealthy, the law drives businesses and development to outlying areas, thus increasing sprawl and the air pollution from its attendant motor vehicle travel. This is the basis for claims that the Act can have the perverse and unintended effect of increasing air pollution rather than reducing it. However, the Act’s defenders argue that it actually can deter sprawl by providing an incentive for transit- oriented, compact development, and urban revitalization. This argument credits the CAA, and the conformity provisions in particular, as a factor in spurring new types of urban development that facilitate transit use and pedestrian traffic and reduce automobile dependence. This study attempts to reconcile the contrasting views of the law by examining its application in several major metropolitan areas. The results suggest that the Act does not necessarily divert growth from urban centers and indeed can complement efforts to promote growth in areas with existing infrastructure.” Source: http://www.nemw.org/SGCleanAir.pdf 10/03/08
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Chapter 5: Air Quality and Water Resources Air Quality Organizations
This section includes foundations, educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations whose central purpose relates to air quality. Federal agencies are listed first, followed by state agencies and then national, state, and local private organizations.
Federal agencies: Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Air and Radiation “The Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) develops national programs, technical policies, and regulations for controlling air pollution and radiation exposure. OAR is concerned with pollution prevention and energy efficiency, indoor and outdoor air quality, industrial air pollution, pollution from vehicles and engines, radon, acid rain, stratospheric ozone depletion, climate change, and radiation protection.” Four offices carry out OAR programs: Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Atmospheric Programs, and Office of Radiation and Indoor Air. Contact: Robert J. Meyers Assistant Administrator Office of Air and Radiation (6101A) US EPA 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 564-7404 Fax: (202) 501-0986 E-Mail: [email protected] Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Steve Page, Director (919) 541-5618 Office of Atmospheric Programs Brian J. McLean, Director (202) 564-9081 Office of Transportation and Air Quality Margo T. Oge, Director (202) 564-1682 Office of Radiation and Indoor Air Elizabeth Cotsworth, Director (202) 343-9320 Website: www.epa.gov/air/ Source: http://www.epa.gov/air/ & http://www.epa.gov/air/oarofcs.html 10/03/2008
Environmental Protection Agency – The Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) The Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) is a senior-level policy committee established in 1990 to advise the U.S. EPA on issues related to implementing the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The committee is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and has been renewed every two years since its creation. The
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membership is approximately 50 members and experts representing state and local government, environmental and public interest groups, academic institutions, unions, trade associations, utilities, industry, and other experts. The CAAAC meets four times a year, normally in Washington, D.C. It provides advice and counsel to EPA on a variety of important air quality policy issues. The committee has formed several subcommittees to provide more detailed discussion and advice on many technical issues. Contact: Designated Federal Officer: Mr. Pat Childers Senior Advisor Office of Air and Radiation (6102A) US EPA 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 564-1082 Fax: (202) 564-1352 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.epa.gov/air/caaac/
State agencies: N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR), Division of Air Quality “The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health and benefit of all. To carry out this mission, the DAQ has programs for monitoring air quality, permitting and inspecting air emissions sources, developing plans for improving air quality, and educating and informing the public about air quality issues.” Contact: Keith Overcash Director North Carolina Division of Air Quality 1641 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1641 Telephone: (919) 733-3340 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.daq.state.nc.us/about
NC Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health, Office of Healthy Carolinians “North Carolina’s 2010 Health Objectives set out a comprehensive and ambitious statewide agenda that provides a direction for improving the health and well being of North Carolinians over the next decade. In 1999, Governor James B. Hunt, Jr., appointed the Governor’s Task Force for Healthy Carolinians through an Executive Order. A major assignment of the Governor’s Task Force for Healthy Carolinians was to develop a list of
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health objectives for the Year 2010.” The 2010 health objectives include 3 for air quality. Contact: Mary Bobbitt-Cooke, MPH Director Office of Healthy Carolinians Division of Public Health, DHHS 1922 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1922 Telephone: (919) 707-5150 Fax: (919) 870-4811 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.healthycarolinians.org/2010objs/airquality.htm
SC DHEC, Office of Environmental Quality Control (EQC) “EQC is the environmental regulatory arm of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. EQC is responsible for the enforcement of federal and state environmental laws and regulations, and for the issuing of permits, licenses and certifications for activities which may affect the environment. EQC is composed of four program areas, each concerned with a specific aspect of environmental protection.” The four program areas are organized as bureaus under the Deputy Commissioner for Environmental Quality Control: Air Quality, Water, Environmental Services, and Land & Waste Management.
EQC Administration 2600 Bull Street Columbia SC 29201 Phone: 803-896-8940 Fax: 803-896-8941 Web Site: http://www.scdhec.net/environment/admin/htm/admin.htm
Deputy Commissioner for EQC: Bob King, P.E.
EQC Region 3 Director: Harry Mathis, Regional Director 803-896-0620
EQC Region 3 Lancaster Field Office (serving Chester, Lancaster, and York counties) 2475 DHEC Road Lancaster, SC 29720 (803) 285-7461 Fax: (803) 285-5594 Lancaster Contacts Air Quality - Steve Moseley
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South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Bureau of Air Quality “The mission of the Bureau of Air Quality is to conserve and enhance air quality in a manner that promotes quality of life. The Bureau of Air Quality (BAQ) is the delegated authority for stationary source permitting. The Bureau offers assistance to facilities to improve compliance with permitting and regulatory requirements and ensure that resources are used in the most effective manner. Facilities in South Carolina are required to submit air dispersion modeling for most construction permits and certain operating permits. Staff within the BAQ reviews the modeling procedures and results provided by the facility or company. During the past couple of years, a number of significant air quality regulations have been implemented to protect our air. Staff within the Bureau has worked towards continually trying to expand our education and outreach activities in a number of areas. Ground-level ozone forecasting has been expanded from three to four geographic regions within South Carolina. Through compliance inspections, complaint responses, and monitoring activities, the Regional BAQ staff helps to ensure that ambient air quality is maintained at the highest possible level.” Contact: Myra C. Reece Air Quality Bureau Chief SC DHEC 2600 Bull Street Columbia SC 29201 Phone: 803-898-4123 Email: [email protected] Web site: http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/baq/ Source: http://www.scdhec.net/environment/baq/ 10/03/08
Private Organizations: American Lung Association® “The mission of the American Lung Association® is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. The American Lung Association® is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association® today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.” Contact: John Kirkwood President & CEO The American Lung Association® 61 Broadway, 6th Floor NY, NY 10006 212-315-8700 (national headquarters) 1-800-LUNG-USA (to connect to local offices for information on lung health, lung health pamphlets and materials, or to interview American Lung Association spokespersons)
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Website: www.lungusa.org Source: http://www.lungusa.org/site/c.dvLUK9O0E/b.22555/k.D7F6/About.htm 10/13/08
American Lung Association of Georgia and South Carolina “Beginning our second century, the American Lung Association is the leading organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Lung disease death rates continue to increase while other leading causes of death have declined. The American Lung Association funds vital research on the causes of and treatments for lung disease. With the generous support of the public, the American Lung Association is “Improving life, one breath at a time.” ” Contact: Charles J. White Chief Executive Officer 2452 Spring Rd. Smyrna, Ga. 30080 Telephone: (770) 434-5864 Fax: (770) 319-0349 Email: [email protected] Sharon Helps, SC Regional Manager, Programs 1817 Gadsden Street Columbia, SC 29201 Ph: (803) 779-5864 Fax: (803) 254-2711 Email: [email protected] Website: www.alase.org/ Source: http://www.alase.org/ & http://www.alase.org/contacts.html 10/13/08
American Lung Association of North Carolina “The American Lung Association of North Carolina is the voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating lung disease and fostering healthy breathing for all people through prevention, outreach, education, research, and advocacy.” Contact: Melina Davis-Martin President & CEO 3801 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 190 Raleigh, NC Telephone: 804-267-1900, 919-832-8326 or 800-892-5650 Fax: 919-856-8530 Website: www.lungnc.org Source: http://www.lungnc.org/aboutus/aboutus.php 10/13/08
Carolinas Clean Air Coalition “The Carolinas Clean Air Coalition was founded in 2002 to address air quality issues in the Charlotte, NC region. As a nonprofit with membership drawn from 15 counties of North and South Carolina, its goals are carried out by the Board of Directors and Action
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Teams. We are your citizen voice working to affect change for better public health, the economy and the environment.” Contact: June Blotnick Executive Director PO Box 30204 Charlotte, NC 28230 Telephone: 704-342-9161 http://www.clean-air-coalition.org/ Source: http://www.clean-air-coalition.org
Center for Clean Air Policy “Since 1985, the Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) has been a recognized world leader in climate and air quality policy and is the only independent, nonprofit think tank working exclusively on those issues at the local, U.S. national and international levels. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., CCAP helps policy-makers around the world develop, promote and implement innovative, market-based solutions to major climate, air quality and energy problems that balance both environmental and economic interests.” Contact: Ned Helme President 750 First Street, NE, Suite 940 Washington, DC 20002 Telephone: 202-408-9260 Fax: 202-408-8896 Website: http://www.ccap.org Source: http://www.ccap.org/index.php?component=pages&id=5
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities North America “In 1999, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, a small network consisting of public and private organizations, was founded as a direct result of a research project on the benefits of green roofs and barriers to industry development entitled "Greenbacks from Green Roofs" prepared by Steven Peck, Monica Kuhn, Dr. Brad Bass and Chris Callaghan. Green Roofs for Healthy Cities - North America Inc. is now a rapidly growing not-for- profit industry association working to promote the industry throughout North America.” Contact: Media and Marketing Caroline Nolan, Director - [email protected] ext. 231 406 King Street East Toronto, ON M5A 1L4 Canada Website: http://www.greenroofs.org/index.php Source: http://www.greenroofs.org/index.php 7/16/2008.
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Southern Environment Law Center “For 22 years, the Southern Environmental Law Center has used the full power of the law to conserve clean water, healthy air, wild lands, and livable communities throughout the Southeast. As the biggest, most powerful environmental organization headquartered in the South, SELC is able to work simultaneously in all three branches of government and in all of our six focus states to comprehensively address the most urgent problems facing our region.” Contact: Derb S. Carter, Jr. Director 200 West Franklin St., Suite 330 Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2559 Telephone:(919) 967-1450 Fax: (919) 929-9421 Website: www.southernenvironment.org/ Source: http://www.southernenvironment.org/about/ 10/03/08
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Chapter 5: Air Quality and Water Resources Air Quality Archives
This section lists archives or libraries dedicated to reports or other publications on air quality, and may be mined for story ideas.
Environmental Protection Agency – Office of Air and Radiation News releases on air quality topics http://www.epa.gov/air/index.html
Environmental Protection Agency – Archived Publications on Transportation and Air Quality http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/publications.htm#air
Southern Environmental Law Center – Archived Reports http://www.southernenvironment.org/publications/
Southern Environmental Law Center – Multimedia Library http://www.southernenvironment.org/multimedia/
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Chapter 5: Air Quality and Water Resources Air Quality Awards
This section includes awards for air quality programs, projects, or technologies. Award programs recognize outstanding work, which can suggest story ideas or contacts for expert opinions or story background and context.
Clean Air Excellence Awards (U.S. EPA) The Clean Air Excellence Award Program was suggested by the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, a senior-level federal advisory committee that provides advice to EPA on air issues. EPA is now accepting applications for the 9th annual Clean Air Excellence Awards Program. All applications must be postmarked prior to September 19, 2008. If you have any questions about the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program, please contact Pat Childers of EPA's Office of Air and Radiation at (202) 564-1082, or [email protected]. There are five categories in which a program, project, or technology may be entered: Clean Air Technology, Community Action, Education/Outreach, Regulatory/Policy Innovations, Transportation Efficiency Innovations. Award-winning entries are programs, projects, or technologies that directly or indirectly (i.e., by encouraging actions) reduce emissions of criteria pollutants or hazardous/toxic air pollutants; are innovative and unique; provide a model for others to follow; and result in positive outcomes that are continuing/sustainable. Source: http://www.epa.gov/air/caaac/clean_award.html
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Chapter 5: Air Quality and Water Resources Air Quality Conferences
This section lists conferences whose programs or proceedings may be helpful in identifying organizations and individuals knowledgeable about air quality issues, as sources for additional information.
12th Annual Conference on Clean Air, Mercury, Global Warming & Renewable Energy Feb 1-4/2009 Phoenix, Arizona For more information, see http://www.euec.com/
Air and Waste Management Association 101st Annual Conference and Exhibition: Integrating Science and Sustainability Jun 24-27/2008 Portland, OR For more information, see www.awma.org/ACE2008
Clean Air Through Energy Efficiency Conference This event pioneers efforts to facilitate breakthroughs in clean air attainment and energy efficiency by bringing together local leaders, businesses and policymakers with energy and environmental advocates for a series of interactive presentations and forums designed to stimulate innovative, market-driven problem-solving. Dec 16-17/2008 Plano, Texas For more information, see http://esl.eslwin.tamu.edu/catee-2008/home.html
Clearing the Air on NSR Workshop Apr 17-18/ 2008 Las Vegas, NV For more information, see http://www.awma.org/events/view_event.html?id=2&typeid=3
Colorado State University Annual Clean Air Conference Since 1984 the Conference has grown to over 300 participants representing industry, government, environmental organizations, educators, and others from North America and around the world. Sep 2009 Colorado For more information, see http://www/ncvecs.colostate.edu
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Chapter 5: Air Quality and Water Resources Water Resources Primer
This section includes definitions of water quality and water supply terminology, and important rules and legislation regulating water resources, as well as industry “best practices” and books and journal or Internet articles on water resource topics. Definitions and overviews are listed first, followed by important legislation and regulations and then best practices and other resources.
Definitions: Impaired Waters / 303(d) list (NC DENR) “Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires states to develop a list of waters not meeting water quality standards or which have impaired uses. Listed waters must be prioritized, and a management strategy or total maximum daily load (TMDL) must subsequently be developed for all listed waters.” Source: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdl/General_303d.htm 7/16/2008.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) (U.S. EPA) “Water pollution degrades surface waters making them unsafe for drinking, fishing, swimming, and other activities. As authorized by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. Point sources are discrete conveyances such as pipes or man-made ditches. Individual homes that are connected to a municipal system, use a septic system, or do not have a surface discharge do not need an NPDES permit; however, industrial, municipal, and other facilities must obtain permits if their discharges go directly to surface waters. In most cases, the NPDES permit program is administered by authorized states. Since its introduction in 1972, the NPDES permit program is responsible for significant improvements to our Nation's water quality.” Source: http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/ 9/30/2008
NPDES Permit Program Basics (U.S. EPA) http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/home.cfm?program_id=45 This website provides basic information on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, including a Overviews (“Permitting Overview 101”, “NPDES Strategic Plan”) and explanations and links to relevant statutes and regulations.
NPDES Stormwater Program (U.S. EPA) “Stormwater discharges are generated by runoff from land and impervious areas such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops during rainfall and snow events that often contain pollutants in quantities that could adversely affect water quality. Most stormwater discharges are considered point sources and require coverage by an NPDES permit. The primary method to control stormwater discharges is through the use of best management practices. Most states are authorized to implement the Stormwater NPDES permitting program. EPA remains the permitting authority in a few states, territories, and on most land in Indian Country.” Source: http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/home.cfm?program_id=6 9/30/2008
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NPDES Glossary (U.S. EPA) http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/glossary.cfm?program_id=0
Nonpoint Source Pollution / “Runoff” (NC DENR, Division of Water Quality) “In general terms, nonpoint source (NPS) pollution is any source of pollution that enters the environment through some means other than a discrete conveyance, such as a pipe from a sewage treatment plant. Nonpoint source pollution is diffuse in character. The main form of nonpoint source pollution is the polluted runoff that drains into our streams, rivers, lakes and estuaries. Runoff occurs when rainwater or snowmelt or irrigation water doesn’t soak into the ground but rather runs off the land or developed surfaces into a body of water. As runoff flows over surfaces, including our streets, parking lots, yards, construction sites, farms, and forests, it picks up the things in its path including fertilizers, loose soil (sediment), animal waste, leaking motor oil, chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides, oil, grease, metals, pathogens (bacteria and viruses) and trash. This runoff - then drains either directly to a water body or to a storm drain that flows to a waterbody - and carries with it the pollutants it has picked up.” Source: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/nps/whatisnps.htm 10/15/2008
Total maximum daily loads (“TMDLs”) (U.S. EPA) “Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act establishes a process for states to identify waters within its boundaries where implementing technology-based controls are inadequate to achieve water quality standards. States establish a priority ranking of these waters and, for the priority waters, develop total maximum daily loads (TMDLs). A TMDL identifies the amount of a specific pollutant or property of a pollutant, from point, nonpoint, and natural background sources, including a margin of safety, that may be discharged to a water body and still ensure that the water body attains water quality standards. The allocations of pollutant loadings to point sources are called wasteload allocations. Effluent limits in NPDES permits must be consistent with such wasteload allocations. Also, in the absence of a TMDL, permitting authorities still must assess the need for effluent limits based on water quality standards and, where necessary, develop appropriate wasteload allocations and effluent limits. This analysis could be done for an entire watershed or separately for each individual discharge.” Source: http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/wqbasedpermitting/iwaters.cfm?program_id=2 9/30/2008.
Water Pollution Legal Aspects (U.S. EPA) “The EPA regulates water pollution under the auspices of the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act and other environmental laws. With the help of state and local authorities, the EPA establishes water quality standards, promotes guidelines for best management practices, and issues permits to point source polluters and treatment facilities. The Agency also offers compliance assistance to the regulated community and seeks punitive legal action against violators of water pollution laws and regulations.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/watewaterpollutionlegalaspects.html 7/11/2008
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Water Quality Standards (U.S. EPA) “Water quality standards are the foundation of the water quality-based control program mandated by the Clean Water Act. Water Quality Standards define the goals for a waterbody by designating its uses, setting criteria to protect those uses, and establishing provisions to protect water quality from pollutants. A water quality standard consists of four basic elements: designated uses of the water body (e.g., recreation, water supply, aquatic life, agriculture),water quality criteria to protect designated uses (numeric pollutant concentrations and narrative requirements), an antidegradation policy to maintain and protect existing uses and high quality waters, and general policies addressing implementation issues (e.g., low flows, variances, mixing zones).” Source: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/about/ 9/30/08
Water Quality Criteria (U.S. EPA) http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/criteria/ “Section 304(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act requires us to develop criteria for water quality that accurately reflects the latest scientific knowledge. These criteria are based solely on data and scientific judgments on pollutant concentrations and environmental or human health effects. Section 304(a) also provides guidance to states and tribes in adopting water quality standards. Criteria are developed for the protection of aquatic life as well as for human health.”
Water Quality / How it is Assessed in North Carolina (N.C. Division of Water Quality, Basinwide Planning Program) “Under the directive of the federal Clean Water Act of 1972, states are required to adopt water quality standards to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the nation's surface waters. Surface water classifications are also established as another tool to manage water quality. The classification is also known as the ‘designated use’ for that waterbody. … Source: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/UseSupportDecisions.htm 7/16/2008.
Water Science Glossary of Terms (US GS) http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/dictionary.html
Watershed http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/ This web page is a portal to other watershed-related web pages, including Frequently Asked Questions, Glossary, and Calendar of Events. “the area that drains to a common waterway, such as a stream, lake, estuary, wetland, aquifer, or even the ocean” Source: http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/ 9/30/2008.
Watershed "Critical Area" / “Protected Area” / “Buffer Area” (NC DENR, DWQ) “Critical area is the land adjacent to a water supply intake where risk associated with pollution is greater than from remaining portions of the watershed. Critical area is defined as land within one-half mile upstream and draining to a river intake or within one-half
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mile and draining to the normal pool elevation of water supply reservoirs. Critical areas are more restrictive than areas outside this area.” “Protected areas are only located within WS-IV watersheds. A protected area is defined as land within five miles and draining to the normal pool elevation of water supplies/reservoirs, or within ten miles upstream and draining to a river intake.” “The purpose of a buffer is to provide a vegetated area along perennial streams through which stormwater runoff can flow in a diffuse manner, infiltrate into the soil, and allow filtration of pollutants.” Source: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wswp/FAQs.html 10/15/2008
Wetlands (U.S. EPA) http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/ This website is a portal to web pages such as “What Are Wetlands?”, “Why Protect Wetlands?”, “How Are Wetlands Protected?”, and “What You Can Do to Protect Our Vital Resource”. It offers this definition: “Generally, wetlands are lands where saturation with water is the dominant factor determining the nature of soil development and the types of plant and animal communities living in the soil and on its surface (Cowardin, December 1979). … For regulatory purposes under the Clean Water Act, the term wetlands means "those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs and similar areas. " ” Source: http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/what/definitions.html 9/30/2008.
Additional sources: “The prolonged presence of water creates conditions that favor the growth of specially adapted plants (hydrophytes) and promote the development of characteristic wetland (hydric) soils. Wetlands vary widely because of regional and local differences in soils, topography, climate, hydrology, water chemistry, vegetation, and other factors, including human disturbance. Indeed, wetlands are found from the tundra to the tropics and on every continent except Antarctica. Two general categories of wetlands are recognized: coastal or tidal wetlands and inland or non-tidal wetlands.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/vital/what.html 9/30/2008. “Wetlands are considered valuable because they clean the water, recharge water supplies, reduce flood risks, and provide fish and wildlife habitat. In addition, wetlands provide recreational opportunities, aesthetic benefits, sites for research and education, and commercial fishery benefits.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/pdf/fun_val.pdf 9/30/2008.
Legislation and Regulations: The federal Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water acts are listed first, followed by other citations in alphabetical order. Federal Water Pollution Control Act (aka Clean Water Act) (1972, amended 1977) “The Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface
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waters. The basis of the CWA was enacted in 1948 and was called the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, but the Act was significantly reorganized and expanded in 1972. "Clean Water Act" became the Act's common name with amendments in 1977.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/cwa.html 9/29/2008
See also Encyclopedia of the Earth: “Increasing public interest in protecting America’s waters from pollution pushed Congress to enact the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, popularly known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), in 1972. As amended in 1977, this law became commonly known as the Clean Water Act. The Act established the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States. Its principle intent was to ". . .restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation's waters" (Section 101). To accomplish that objective, the act aimed to attain a level of water quality that "provides for the protection and propagation of fish, shellfish, and wildlife, and provides for recreation in and on the water" by 1983 and to eliminate the discharge of pollutants into navigable waters by 1985.” Source: http://www.eoearth.org/article/Clean_Water_Act%2C_United_States 9/29/2008
Safe Drinking Water Act, (1974, amended 1996) “The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was established to protect the quality of drinking water in the U.S. This law focuses on all waters actually or potentially designed for drinking use, whether from above ground or underground sources. The Act authorizes EPA to establish minimum standards to protect tap water and requires all owners or operators of public water systems to comply with these primary (health-related) standards. The 1996 amendments to SDWA require that EPA consider a detailed risk and cost assessment, and best available peer-reviewed science, when developing these standards. State governments, which can be approved to implement these rules for EPA, also encourage attainment of secondary standards (nuisance-related). Under the Act, EPA also establishes minimum standards for state programs to protect underground sources of drinking water from endangerment by underground injection of fluids.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/regulations/laws/sdwa.html 9/29/2008
See also Encyclopedia of the Earth: “The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Title XIV of the Public Health Service Act, is the key federal law for protecting public water supplies from harmful contaminants. First enacted in 1974 and substantively amended in 1986 and 1996, the act is administered through programs that establish standards and treatment requirements for public water supplies, control underground injection of wastes, finance infrastructure projects, and protect sources of drinking water. The 1974 law established the current federal-state arrangement in which states may be delegated primary implementation and enforcement authority for the drinking water program. The state-administered Public Water Supply Supervision (PWSS) Program remains the basic program for regulating the nation’s public water systems, and 49 states have assumed this authority.” Source: http://www.eoearth.org/article/Safe_Drinking_Water_Act,_United_States 7/11/2008.
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Drinking Water Standards (U.S. EPA) http://www.epa.gov/safewater/standards.html This US EPA webpage provides information on Priority Rulemakings, Regulatory Infrastructure, and other links.
Ground Water and Drinking Water (U.S. EPA) http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ This home page for the Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water provides information on Local Drinking Water Quality, Source Water Protection, Drinking Water Standards, Public Drinking Water Systems, and Underground Injection Control, among other topics. “The Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW), together with states, tribes, and its many partners, protects public health by ensuring safe drinking water and protecting ground water. OGWDW, along with EPA's ten regional drinking water programs, oversees implementation of the Safe Drinking Water Act, which is the national law safeguarding tap water in America.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/ 9/30/2008.
N.C. Water Quality Assessment and Impaired Waters List (305(b) and 303(d) Report) (NC DENR Modeling and TMDL Unit) http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdl/General_303d.htm This website provides access to the state’s impaired waters reports from 2000 forward and to an archive of prior reports. Source: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdl/General_303d.htm 7/16/2008.
Rules, Policies & Regulations (NC DENR, Division of Water Resources) http://www.ncwater.org/Rules_Policies_and_Regulations/ This website provides a list of NC statutory mandates under which DWR operates, in categories of planning, development, regulation, studies, databases, and education. Source: http://www.ncwater.org/Rules_Policies_and_Regulations/ 10/15/2008
Water Classifications and Standards (SC R. 61-68) “These regulations, promulgated pursuant to authority in the S. C. Pollution Control Act, Section 48-1-10 et seq., 1976 Code of Laws, establish a system and rules for managing and protecting the quality of South Carolina's surface and ground water. They establish the State's official classified water uses for all waters of the State, establish general rules and specific numeric and narrative criteria for protecting classified and existing water uses, and establish procedures for classifying waters of the State. The water quality standards include the uses of the waters, the numeric and narrative criteria, and the antidegradation rules contained in this regulation.” Source: http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/regs/r61-68.pdf 10/15/2008
Water Supply Watershed Protection Program (NC DENR, DWQ) http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/wswp/ This website provides information on the state’s watershed classifications, surface waters and wetlands standards (the “Red Book”,) stormwater best management practices handbook, and model watershed protection ordinances.
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Water Quality Standards: NC, SC Repositories of Documents (U.S. EPA) http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/ “EPA has compiled state, territory, and authorized tribal water quality standards that are EPA-approved or were effective prior to May 30, 2000, for Clean Water Act purposes. Some of these documents are more recent than May 2000. These state and tribal water quality standards constitute the baseline of water quality standards in effect for Clean Water Act purposes. Any revisions determined to be less stringent must be approved by EPA prior to use in Clean Water Act programs.” For state-specific repositories: NC: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/nc/ SC: http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/wqslibrary/sc/
Best practices and other resources: About NC Surface Water Classifications (N.C. Division of Water Quality, Classifications and Standards Unit) http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/csu/swcfaq.html This webpage answers questions like, “What are surface water classifications?”, “How Do Classifications Affect Me?”, “Why do They Sometimes Overlap?”, “How Do I Determine My Stream’s Classification?”, “How Are These Classifications Determined?”, “How Can A Water’s Classification Be Changed?”, and “Where Can I Get More Information?” Source: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/csu/swcfaq.html 9/29/2008
“Growth Management and Healthy Cities” (National Conference of State Legislatures) Excerpt: “Uncontrolled urban growth, highway congestion, air and water pollution, and the continued sprawling of the suburban landscape all affect the public's health. These seemingly disparate issues play important and interconnected roles in determining the quality of life in and around America's cities. Recognizing the positive and negative health impacts of both the built and natural environment, the healthy cities concept promotes designs and practices that promote a healthy urban environment. Growing urban and suburban populations (many states will grow between 26 and 50 percent between 1990 and 2010) are placing stress on the current infrastructure. State action on issues concerning growth management-and indirectly healthy cities-already has occurred in Maryland, Arizona and Oregon.” Source: http://www.ncsl.org/programs/environ/envHealth/hlthcities.htm
Journal of the American Water Resources Association (JAWRA) “The Journal of the American Water Resources Association (JAWRA) is dedicated to publishing original papers characterized by their broad approach to water resources issues. All papers are refereed prior to publication. JAWRA is published bi-monthly, beginning with the February issue. Prior to 1997, JAWRA was known as Water Resources Bulletin.” Source: http://www.awra.org/jawra/ 10/15/2008
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Low Impact Development (“LID”) (U.S. EPA) Excerpt: “LID is an approach to land development (or re-development) that works with nature to manage stormwater as close to its source as possible. LID employs principles such as preserving and recreating natural landscape features, minimizing effective imperviousness to create functional and appealing site drainage that treat stormwater as a resource rather than a waste product. There are many practices that have been used to adhere to these principles such as bioretention facilities, rain gardens, vegetated rooftops, rain barrels, and permeable pavements. By implementing LID principles and practices, water can be managed in a way that reduces the impact of built areas and promotes the natural movement of water within an ecosystem or watershed. Applied on a broad scale, LID can maintain or restore a watershed's hydrologic and ecological functions. LID has been characterized as a sustainable stormwater practice by the Water Environment Research Foundation and others.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/nps/lid/ 9/30/2008. see also: http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/lid/
“North Carolina Non-Point Source Pollution Management Program / Second Update August 2004” (NC DENR, Division of Water Quality, Planning Branch) Excerpt: “The 2004 Update presents both programmatic and quantitative actions for the next five years by nonpoint source (NPS) categories listed below as well as long term goals and strategies for coastal NPS, NPS source identification, Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) development, and restoration plan development and implementation. It is built on three major goals: 1) protection and enhancement of healthy waters, 2) restoration of impaired waters, and 3) promotion of NPS education in order to change behaviors of individuals that are contributing to the cumulative impacts of nonpoint source pollution. …This Plan is organized into four sections: Section I is an introduction to nonpoint source pollution management and includes goals and objectives of the NC NPS program. Section II is a presentation of the General Water Quality NPS programs and initiatives. Section III is a presentation of the state NPS programs and initiatives by NPS Categories; and Section IV is the Appendix.” Source: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/nps/documents/2004NPSUpdate.pdf 10/15/2008
NPDES Topics (U.S. EPA) http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/pareas.cfm
Protecting Water in the Southeast (US EPA Region 4 Water Management Division) “The Water Management Division in Region 4 works to implement water programs in eight southeastern states. This large geographic area spans from the shores of Florida to the hills of Kentucky. It represents one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. It also presents many opportunities to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that promote sustainable infrastructure and incorporate green infrastructure concepts in the Southeast.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/ 9/30/2008
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“Stormwater Best Management Practices” (NC DENR, Division of Water Quality) http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/su/documents/BMPManual_WholeDocument_CoverRevisedDe c2007.pdf
Sustainable Infrastructure (US EPA) “What does EPA mean by “sustainable infrastructure”? … the U.S. population today benefits from the investments that were made over the past several decades to build our nation’s water infrastructure. Looking forward, EPA wants to promote practices that encourage utilities and their customers to address existing needs so that future generations will not be left to address the approaching wave of infrastructure needs that will result from aging infrastructure.
What is the Sustainable Infrastructure Initiative? EPA is committing to promote sustainable practices that will help to reduce the potential gap between funding needs and spending at the local and national level. The Sustainable Infrastructure Initiative will guide our efforts in changing how the nation views, values, manages, and invests in its water infrastructure. EPA is working with the water industry to identify best practices that have helped many of the Nation’s utilities address a variety of management challenges and extend the use of these practices to a greater number of utilities. We believe that collaboration with a coalition of leaders, with EPA playing a prominent role, can build a roadmap for the future promotion of sustainable infrastructure. “ Source: http://www.epa.gov/waterinfrastructure/basicinformation.html 9/30/2008
Water Conservation is Important Because … (NC DENR, DWR, Water Supply Planning Section) Excerpt: “Water Conservation is Important Because …... It Preserves and Protects Our Natural Resources... It Saves Money for You and Your Community... It Insures the Reliability of Your Water Supply” Source: http://www.ncwater.org/Water_Supply_Planning/Water_Conservation/ 10/15/2008
Water Infrastructure (U.S. EPA) Excerpt: “Drinking water treatment plants, sewer lines, drinking water distribution lines, and storage facilities ensure protection of public health and the environment. As a nation, we have built this extensive network of infrastructure to provide the public with access to water and sanitation. Much of the drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in the US was built 30 years following World War II, mirroring the increase in population. We cannot ignore the arriving wave of infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement we will face over the next several decades. To do so would put the achievements of the last 30-40 years and our nation’s waters and public health at risk.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/waterinfrastructure/ 7/11/2008
Water Quality Association Glossary of Terms http://www.wqa.org/Glossary.cfm
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Water Quality Standards (U.S. EPA) http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/ This US EPA webpage provides links to basic information on the importance of Water Quality Standards and how they fit into overall water quality protection, along with regional and state specific information, laws and regulations, and more.
Water Quality Standards in the Southeast (U.S. EPA) http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/wqs/ This US EPA webpage provides links to official repository of documents and state water quality agencies for North and South Carolina and other Southeast states, as well as contacts for Region 4 (Southeast) staff for each state.
Water Science (U.S. EPA) http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/ This US EPA webpage is a portal to web pages on Water Quality Standards, Water Quality Criteria, Industrial Water Pollution Controls, Health Advisories, Water Quality Tools, and Training & Financial Assistance. “We are responsible for developing sound, scientifically defensible standards, criteria, advisories, guidelines and limitations under the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. We work with partners and stakeholders to develop the scientific and technological foundations to achieve clean water.” (09/30/2008)
Water Science for Schools (US Geological Survey) http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/
“Water Shortage Response Handbook” (NC DENR, Division of Water Resources) http://www.ncwater.org/Water_Supply_Planning/Water_Conservation/wsrhandbook.pdf “A Water Shortage Response Ordinance should be designed to alleviate last minute decisions and make restrictions progress quickly and easily. Much care should be taken to get into writing exactly what the water supplier expects to be done. Changes can always be made, but they take time. Each community should tailor its ordinance to local conditions. An ordinance allows water suppliers and their customers to respond early to avoid the necessity for extreme measures later, if an ordinance is in place before it is needed.” Source: http://www.ncwater.org/Water_Supply_Planning/Water_Conservation/wshandbook.php 7/16/2008
What is Green Infrastructure? According to the US EPA, “Green infrastructure is an approach to wet weather management that is cost-effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. Green Infrastructure management approaches and technologies infiltrate, evapotranspire, capture and reuse stormwater to maintain or restore natural hydrologies. At the largest scale, the preservation and restoration of natural landscape features (such as forests, floodplains and wetlands) are critical components of green stormwater infrastructure. By protecting these ecologically sensitive areas, communities can improve water quality while providing wildlife habitat and opportunities for outdoor
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This section includes foundations, educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations whose central purpose relates to water quality and water supply issues. Federal agencies are listed first, followed by state agencies or state offices of federal agencies, and then national, state, and local private organizations.
Federal agencies: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Wastewater Management “The United States Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Wastewater Management (OWM) oversees a range of programs contributing to the well-being of the nation's waters and watersheds. Through its programs and initiatives, OWM promotes compliance with the requirements of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Cleaning and protecting the nation's water is an enormous task. Under the Clean Water Act, OWM works in partnership with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regions, states and tribes to regulate discharges into surface waters such as wetlands, lakes, rivers, estuaries, bays and oceans. Specifically, OWM focuses on control of water that is collected in discrete conveyances (also called point sources), including pipes, ditches, and sanitary or storm sewers. OWM is also home to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, the largest water quality funding source, focused on funding wastewater treatment systems, nonpoint source projects and estuary protection.” Contact: James A. Hanlon, Director U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Wastewater Management (4204M) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.epa.gov/owm/ 9/30/2008
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water ”We work to: ensure drinking water is safe; protect and restore oceans, watersheds, and other aquatic ecosystems; and provide healthy habitats for fish and wildlife, plants, and people.” Contact: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water (4101M) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.epa.gov/water/ Source: http://www.epa.gov/water 7/11/2008.
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US Geological Survey, Water Resources “The USGS mission is to provide water information that benefits the Nation's citizens: Publications, data, maps, and applications software. USGS Water-Resources offices are located in every State.” Contact: Associate Director for Water, USGS: Matthew Larsen, Ph.D. John W. Powell Federal Building 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 409 Reston, Virginia 20192 703-648-5215 [email protected]
Acting Regional Director, Eastern Region: Dan Cavanaugh 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 150, Reston, VA 20192 703-648-5908 [email protected]
Chief, Office of Regional Services, USGS Eastern Region: Dara Ritter 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 151, Reston, VA 20192 703-648-7209 [email protected]
Acting Regional Science Coordinator for Water, USGS Eastern Region: Callie Oblinger, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Mail Stop 433, Reston, VA 20192 919-571-4040 [email protected]
Regional Executive, USGS Southeast Area: Jess Weaver 3850 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 160, Norcross, GA, 30092 770-409-7701 [email protected]
North Carolina Water Science Center Director: Jerad D. Bales 3916 Sunset Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 919-571-4000 [email protected]
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South Carolina Water Science Center Director: Eric W. Strom, 720 Gracern Road, Stephenson Center, Suite 129, Columbia, SC 29210 803-750-6100 [email protected] Source: http://water.usgs.gov/ 9/30/2008.
State agencies: NC DENR, Division of Environmental Health, Public Water Supply Section The Public Water Supply Section is part of the Division of Environmental Health of NC DENR. “It is the responsibility of the Public Water Supply Section to regulate public water systems within the state under the statutory authority of G.S. 130A Article 10. Public water systems are those which provide piped drinking water to at least 15 connections or 25 or more people 60 or more days per year.” Contact: Jessica G. Miles, P.E., CPM, Section Chief (919) 733-2321 Email: [email protected] 1634 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1634 Telephone: 919-733-2321 Fax: 919-715-4374 Website: http://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/pws/index.htm Source: http://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/pws/about.htm & http://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/pws/staff.htm 7/11/2008
NC DENR, Division of Water Quality “The North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is the agency responsible for statewide regulatory programs in groundwater and surface water protection. DWQ's mission is to preserve, protect and enhance North Carolina's water and groundwater resources through quality monitoring programs, efficient permitting, responsible management, fair and effective enforcement and excellence in public service.” In addition to Administration, and the Business Operations Group, the Division consists of several sections: Aquifer Protection, Construction Loans and Grants, Environmental Sciences, Laboratory, Planning, and Surface Water Protection. Staffs at DENR’s seven regional offices perform DENR and DWQ duties at the local level. Contact: Coleen Sullins Director
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919-807-6300 Email: [email protected] Physical location: 512 N. Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27604 Mailing Address: 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Website: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ Sources: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ & http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/sections.html 10/15/2008
NC DENR, DWQ, Aquifer Protection Section “The Aquifer Protection Section consists of four units with staff located in the central offices in Raleigh, Kinston and DWQ's seven Regional Offices. The Animal Feeding Operations Unit is responsible for the oversight of animal waste systems in accordance with federal and state rules and regulations. The Groundwater Investigation Unit is DWQ's drill team. The team aids researchers in characterizing the state's groundwater aquifers and investigation of contamination cases. The Groundwater Planning Unit conducts special studies and research to aid in the prevention of groundwater pollution, to protect the public health and environment, and to promote efficient, effective response to environmental emergencies.The Groundwater Protection Unit focuses on the prevention and investigation of instances of groundwater contamination, groundwater remediation permitting and compliance, and technical support for well construction. The Land Application Unit oversees non-discharge wastewater treatment and recycle systems including land application of wastewater and residuals.” Contact: Section Chief: Ted Bush Email: [email protected] Physical Location: 2728 Capital Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27604 Mailing Address: 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1636 Telephone: 919-733-3221 Fax: 919-715-0588 Website: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/aps/ Sources: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/aps/ & http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/aps/APS_Staff_Directory.htm 10/15/2008
NC DENR, DWQ, Planning Section “This section is comprised of four units and integrates Basinwide and Nonpoint Source planning activities with Classification and Standards, and Modeling/TMDL programs.” Contact: Section Chief:
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Alan Clark Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 919-807-6300 Website: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/pb/index.html Source: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/pb/index.html 10/15/2008
NC DENR, DWQ, Planning Section, Basinwide Planning Unit “Basinwide water quality planning is a nonregulatory, watershed-based approach to restoring and protecting the quality of North Carolina's surface waters. Basinwide water quality plans are prepared by the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) for each of the 17 major river basins in the state (Figure A-1 and Table A-1). Preparation of a basinwide water quality plan is a five-year process, which is broken down into three phases (Table A-2). While these plans are prepared by the DWQ, their implementation and the protection of water quality entail the coordinated efforts of many agencies, local governments and stakeholder groups in the state. The first cycle of plans was completed in 1998, but each plan is updated at five-year intervals” The Broad and Yadkin-Pee Dee basins are in cycle 3 in 2008 and the Catawba basin is scheduled for cycle 4 in 2009. Contact: Dianne Reid Unit Supervisor Physical Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 Mailing Address: 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 919-807-6427 or 919-807-6305 Email: [email protected] Catawba River Basin Planner Melanie Williams 919-807-6447 [email protected] Broad River Basin Planner Melanie Williams (interim) 919-807-6447 [email protected] Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin Planner Heather Patt 919-807-6448 [email protected] Website: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/ Sources: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/ & http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/basinwide/contacts.htm 10/13/2008.
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N.C. DENR, DWQ, Planning Section, Classification and Standards Unit This website provides definitions and other information for the state’s water quality classifications and water quality standards for both surface and ground waters. “The Classification and Standards Unit is responsible for development and implementation of the state's surface water quality standards (numeric and narrative) and surface water body classifications such as Water Supply (WS), High Quality Waters (HQW), and others; coordination of the Section's rule-making proceedings and the Environmental Management Commission's Water Quality Committee and Groundwater Committee. Groundwater quality standards are also located within the Unit.” Contact: Jeff Manning Classification and Standards Unit Division of Water Quality, Planning Section NC DENR 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27604 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 (919)807-6300 or 919-807-6415 Email: [email protected] Website: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/csu/ Source: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ 10/15/2008.
NC DENR, DWQ, Planning Section, Modeling & TMDL Unit Contact: Kathy Stecker Modeling & TMDL Unit Division of Water Quality, Planning Section NC DENR 512 N. Salisbury St Raleigh, NC 27604 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-1617 919-807-6422 [email protected] Source: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ 10/15/2008.
NC DENR, DWQ, Planning Section, Nonpoint Source Planning Unit “The NPS Unit is the lead state agency responsible for the control of nonpoint source pollution in North Carolina. …The mission of the NPS Planning Unit is to restore and protect waters of the State whose uses are impaired or potentially impaired by nonpoint source pollution.” “The NPS Unit seeks to pull together all NPS programs and efforts within DENR and the state at large with the goal of reducing the harmful effects of land uses on surface and ground water.”
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Contact: See contacts listing at: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/nps/NPS_Contacts.htm Sources: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/nps/About_NPS.htm & http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/nps/NPS_Management_Program.htm 10/15/2008
NC DENR, DWQ, Surface Water Protection Section “The Surface Water Protection Section consists of two branches with staff located in the central offices in Raleigh, N.C. as well as DWQ's seven Regional Offices. The Point Source Branch is responsible for the NPDES program, collection systems and pretreatment; the Wetlands and Stormwater Branch includes 401 Certification [oversight], stormwater permitting, transportation permitting and program development.” Contact: Branch Chief: (vacant) 919 807-6380 Website: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/swps/ Source: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/swps/ 10/15/2008
NC DENR, Division of Water Resources “The Division administers programs for river basin management, water supply assistance, water conservation, and water resources development. The Division conducts special studies on instream flow needs and serves as the State liaison with federal agencies on major water resources related projects. The Division also administers two environmental education outreach programs, Stream Watch and Project WET. DWR has recently restructured its organization, elevating the Ground Water Branch to the Ground Water Management Section. The Water Allocation Section has been renamed the River Basin Management Section, to reflect the focus of this workgroup.” Contact: Tom Reeder, Division Director 919-715-3045 Email: [email protected] Physical Location: Archdale Building - 11th floor 512 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27604 Mailing Address: 1611 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1611 Telephone: (919)733-4064 Fax: (919)733-3558 More contacts at: http://www.ncwater.org/About_DWR/contact/ Source: http://www.ncwater.org 10/13/2008.
NC DENR, DWR, River Basin Management Section The River Basin Management Section’s mission is: “To ensure that the waters of North Carolina are developed and managed in a sustainable manner for the benefit of all water
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users. The River Basin Management Section performs water resources investigations on management issues and water yields for reservoirs and river basins statewide. The Section uses computer models extensively to simulate and evaluate surface water resources. Technical assistance is provided for understanding system capabilities, decision-making, and policy-making based on the investigations and modeling. Also, the Section provides staff support for the Environmental Management Commission's Water Allocation Committee.” Contact: River Basin Planning & Modeling: Tom Fransen (919)715-0381 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.ncwater.org/About_DWR/RBMS/ 10/13/2008
NC DENR, DWR, Water Supply Planning “The N.C. Division of Water Resources is responsible for Local Water Supply Plans, the State Water Supply Plan, the Registration of Water Withdrawals and Transfers, and providing technical assistance to public water supply system operators and their consultants. Services include analysis of existing water supply systems, recommendations on new sources of water supply, coordination of regional cooperation between local water supply systems, and evaluation of future water demands.” Contact: N.C. Water Supply Plan: Don Rayno 919-715-3047 Email: [email protected] Local Water Supply Plans and Water Supply Assistance: Linwood Peele 919-715-5455 Email: [email protected] More contacts at: http://www.ncwater.org/About_DWR/contact/ Source: http://www.ncwater.org/Water_Supply_Planning/ 10/13/2008
NC Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Public Health, Office of Healthy Carolinians “North Carolina’s 2010 Health Objectives set out a comprehensive and ambitious statewide agenda that provides a direction for improving the health and well being of North Carolinians over the next decade. In 1999, Governor James B. Hunt, Jr., appointed the Governor’s Task Force for Healthy Carolinians through an Executive Order. A major assignment of the Governor’s Task Force for Healthy Carolinians was to develop a list of health objectives for the Year 2010.” The 2010 health objectives for water quality are being developed. Contact: Mary Bobbitt-Cooke, MPH Director Office of Healthy Carolinians
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Division of Public Health, DHHS 1922 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1922 Telephone: (919) 707-5150 Fax: (919) 870-4811 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.healthycarolinians.org/2010objs/waterqual.htm 10/16/2008
SC DHEC, Office of Environmental Quality Control (EQC) “EQC is the environmental regulatory arm of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. EQC is responsible for the enforcement of federal and state environmental laws and regulations, and for the issuing of permits, licenses and certifications for activities which may affect the environment. EQC is composed of four program areas, each concerned with a specific aspect of environmental protection.” The four program areas are organized as bureaus under the Deputy Commissioner for Environmental Quality Control: Air Quality, Water, Environmental Services, and Land & Waste Management. Contact: Deputy Commissioner for EQC: Bob King, P.E. EQC Administration 2600 Bull Street Columbia SC 29201 Phone: 803-896-8940 Fax: 803-896-8941 Web Site: http://www.scdhec.net/environment/admin/htm/admin.htm EQC Region 3 (includes Chester, Lancaster, and York counties): Harry Mathis, Regional Director 803-896-0620 Source: http://www.scdhec.net/environment/admin/htm/admin.htm & http://www.scdhec.net/environment/envserv/region3.htm 9/30/2008
SC DHEC, Bureau of Water The Bureau of Water works “to ensure high quality drinkable, swimmable, and fishable waters throughout South Carolina.” Contact: Bureau Chief: David Wilson 803-898-3712 [email protected] 2600 Bull Street Columbia SC 29201 Phone: 803-898-4300 Fax: 803-898-4215 Web site: http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/
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EQC Region 3 Lancaster Field Office (serving Chester, Lancaster, and York counties) 2475 DHEC Road Lancaster, SC 29720 (803) 285-7461 Fax: (803) 285-5594 Lancaster Contacts Drinking Water - Hollon Stillwell Private Wells - Hollon Stillwell Wastewater - Ann Proctor Sources: http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/ & http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/people.htm & http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/admin/htm/org_chart.htm & http://www.scdhec.net/environment/envserv/region3.htm 9/30/2008
SC DHEC, Bureau of Water, Drinking Water Protection Division The Drinking Water Protection Division includes the Water Pollution Enforcement, Drinking Water Enforcement and Drinking Water Compliance Monitoring sections. Contact: Doug Kinard, PE Director 803-898-3543 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/docs/chart.doc#drinking 10/16/2008
SC DHEC, Bureau of Water, Outreach, Stormwater, Agricultural and Dams Permitting Division The Outreach, Stormwater, Agricultural and Dams Permitting Division includes the Stormwater Permitting, Agricultural & Dams Permitting and Outreach & Education sections. Contact: Ann Clark Director Phone: 803-898-4028 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/docs/chart.doc#outreach 10/16/2008
SC DHEC, Bureau of Water, Water Facilities Permitting Division The Water Facilities Permitting Division includes the State Revolving Fund, Domestic Wastewater Permitting, Industrial Wastewater Permitting and Water Supply Permitting sections. Contact: Jeff deBessonet, PE Director Phone: 803-898-4157 Email: [email protected]
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Source: http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/docs/chart.doc#_Water_Facilities_Permitting 10/16/2008
SC DHEC, Bureau of Water, Water Monitoring, Assessment, & Protection Division The Water Monitoring, Assessment, & Protection Division includes the Shellfish Sanitation, Water Quality Monitoring, Groundwater Quality, Groundwater Management, Private Well Program and Aquatic Biology sections. Contact: Chuck Gorman Director Phone: 803-898-3112 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/docs/chart.doc#_Water_Monitoring,_Assessm ent 10/16/2008
SC DHEC, Bureau of Water, Water Pollution Control Division The Water Pollution Control Division includes the Pollution Source Compliance, Drinking Water & Rec. Waters Compliance, Information Services and Permit & Data Administration sections. Contact: Glenn Trofatter Director Phone: 803-898-4233 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/docs/chart.doc#wpc 10/16/2008
SC DHEC, Bureau of Water, Water Quality Division The Water Quality Division includes the Water Quality Certification & Wetlands, Water Quality Standards & Watershed Planning, Water Quality Modeling and TMDL, NPS & Program Development sections. Contact: Heather Preston Director 803-898-3105 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/docs/chart.doc#_Water_Quality_Division_1 10/16/2008
South Carolina Water Resources Center “Our mission: To provide an avenue for applied water resources research across South Carolina and a mechanism of access to water resources expertise and information for scientists, resource managers and concerned citizens.” Contact:
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Jeffery S. Allen Director Email: [email protected] The Strom Thurmond Institute Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634-0125 Phone: (864) 656-4700 Fax: (864) 656-4780 Website: http://www.strom.clemson.edu/teams/water_resources/ Source: http://www.strom.clemson.edu/teams/water_resources/ 10/15/2008
US EPA Region 4 Coordinator: Fritz Wagener [email protected]
US EPA Region 4 Contacts- Water North Carolina Lisa Perras-Gordon [email protected] (404) 562-9317
South Carolina Joel Hansel [email protected] (404) 562-9274 Source: http://www.epa.gov/region4/water/wqs/ 7/11/2008.
USGS North Carolina Water Science Center “The North Carolina Water Science Center of the U.S. Geological Survey provides scientific information to describe and understand water resources issues of interest to people of North Carolina and the nation. We accomplish this through data collection and dissemination, hydrologic investigations, and water-resources research.” Contact: N.C. Water Science Center and Raleigh Field Office, USGS Water Resources Discipline 3916 Sunset Ridge Rd Raleigh, N.C. 27607 (919) 571-4000 (919) 571-4041 (fax) Charlotte Field Office 810 Tyvola Road, Ste 108 Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 344-6272 / 6791 (704) 344-6363 (fax) Source: http://nc.water.usgs.gov/ 9/30/2008
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USGS Water Resources of South Carolina The web page of the South Carolina District of the US Geological Survey provides links to streamflow data, publications, programs and conferences. Contact: Eric W. Strom Director (803) 750-6109 or (803) 750-6100 Email: [email protected] Water Science Center 720 Gracern Road Stephenson Center, Suite 129 Columbia, SC 29210 Source: http://sc.water.usgs.gov/ 9/30/2008.
Private Organizations: American Water Resources Association “Founded in 1964, the American Water Resources Association is a non-profit professional association dedicated to the advancement of men and women in water resources management, research, and education. AWRA’s membership is multidisciplinary; its diversity is its hallmark. It is the professional home of a wide variety of water resources experts including engineers, educators, foresters, biologists, ecologists, geographers, managers, regulators, hydrologists and attorneys.” Contact: Kenneth D. Reid, CAE Executive Vice President Email: [email protected] or [email protected] PO Box 1626, Middleburg, VA 20118 Phone: (540) 687-8390 Fax: (540) 687-8395 Website: http://www.awra.org/ Source: http://www.awra.org/ 10/15/2008
American Water Works Association “Founded in 1881, AWWA is the authoritative resource on safe water, providing knowledge, information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the water community. AWWA is an international nonprofit and educational society and the largest and oldest organization of water professionals in the world. Its more than 60,000 members represent the full spectrum of the water community: treatment plant operators and managers, scientists, environmentalists, manufacturers, academicians, regulators, and others who hold genuine interest in water supply and public health. Membership includes more than 4,600 utilities that supply water to roughly 180 million people in North America. Through our collective strength we become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.”
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Contact: Gary Zimmerman Executive Director 6666 W. Quincy Ave. Denver, CO 80235 Phone: 303.794.7711 or 800.926.7337 Fax: 303.347.0804 Website: http://www.awwa.org/ Source: http://www.awwa.org/ 10/15/2008
Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation “The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation advocates for and secures protection and enhancement of the Catawba River, its lakes, tributaries and watershed so that it will always sustain the human and wildlife populations that depend on it for life. We accomplish this mission through advocacy, education and protection. The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation was formed in 1997. It is an award winning 501(c)(3) non-profit operating in the fourteen counties of the Catawba River watershed, flowing through North and South Carolina. We are a member supported organization with administrative headquarters in Charlotte, NC. We train and lead five locally based Covekeeper Programs on Lake Hickory, Lake Norman, Mountain Island Lake, Lake Wylie and Lake Wateree. Our Lake Norman Covekeepers manage an Island Keeper Program that has removed trash from Lake Norman's 42 islands since 2002. We are licensed by the Waterkeeper Alliance, Inc.” Contact: Executive Director: Rick Gaskins Email: [email protected] Catawba Riverkeeper®: David Merryman 421 Minuet Lane Suite #205 Charlotte NC 28217-2784 Phone: 704-679-9494 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.catawbariverkeeper.org/ Source: http://www.catawbariverkeeper.org/ 10/15/2008
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities North America “In 1999, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, a small network consisting of public and private organizations, was founded as a direct result of a research project on the benefits of green roofs and barriers to industry development entitled "Greenbacks from Green Roofs" prepared by Steven Peck, Monica Kuhn, Dr. Brad Bass and Chris Callaghan. Green Roofs for Healthy Cities - North America Inc. is now a rapidly growing not-for- profit industry association working to promote the industry throughout North America.” Contact: Media and Marketing Caroline Nolan, Director - [email protected] ext. 231
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406 King Street East Toronto, ON M5A 1L4 Canada http://www.greenroofs.org/index.php Source: http://www.greenroofs.org/index.php 7/16/2008.
National Water Resources Association “The National Water Resources Association is a nonprofit federation of state organizations whose membership includes rural water districts, municipal water entities, commercial companies and individuals. As an Association we are concerned with the appropriate management, conservation, and use of water and land resources on a national scope. NWRA works to balance the needs of people and the environment. We have worked closely with the Congress and the Executive Branch for over 50 years, establishing positive relationships with key resource management agencies and departments.” Contact: Thomas F. Donnelly Executive Vice President 3800 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 4 Arlington, VA 22203 Tel: 703. 524.1544 Fax: 703.524.1548 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www/nwra.org Source: http://www.nwra.org/about.php
North American Lake Management Society “The North American Lake Management Society – NALMS – was founded in 1980 at the third gathering of lake scientists in Portland, ME (two previous gatherings in Madison, WI and Minneapolis, MN paved the way in 1978 and 1979). The focus of NALMS is on lake management for a wide variety of uses, but to do this it is necessary to address land use and other issues on a watershed level. We get involved in land, streams, wetland and even estuaries in the course of our activities, as lakes are a logical “endpoint” in systems that incorporate all of these resource types. The focus is lakes, but the medium is water, and it defies governmental boundaries, human ownership, and even physical form. The management target of NALMS is lakes, but this involves activities in all landscape forms. The primary function is educational, but on a variety of levels: professional lake managers, politicians, policy makers, regulators, volunteer monitors, lake users, anyone interested in lakes. The mission statement is simple and clear: The purpose of the Society is to forge partnerships among citizens, scientists, and professionals to foster the management and protection of lakes and reservoirs for today and tomorrow.” Contact: Susan K.B. Urbas Executive Director
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North Carolina Water Resources Association (NCWRA) “The North Carolina Water Resources Association (NCWRA) is the state section of the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) www.awra.org/ Objectives: • To provide a common forum in which to meet, discuss, and exchange ideas, relating to water resources, with emphasis on water resources research, development and management in North Carolina. • To cooperate with Federal, State, and local agencies, educational institutions, foundations, private companies, organizations, and others concerned with water resources, to achieve the objective stated above. The NCWRA holds quarterly lunch forums on hot topics in water resources.” Contact: Upton Hatch Permanent NCWRA Board Member, and Associate Director, Water Resources Institute Email: [email protected] c/o Water Resources Research Institute of the University of North Carolina (WRRI) Campus Box 7912 Raleigh, NC 27695-7912 Phone: (919) 515-2815 Website: http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/wqg/ncwra/index.html Source: http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/wqg/ncwra/index.html 10/15/2008
North Carolina American Water Works Association and the North Carolina Water Environment Association (NC AWWA-WEA). The NC AWWA-WEA “… is a combined organization of water professionals affiliated with the American Water Works Association and wastewater professionals affiliated with the Water Environment Federation. The NC AWWA-WEA is a volunteer association dedicated to providing water and wastewater education, training, and service in an effort to protect public health and the environment. We have over 3,000 members in North Carolina representing municipal and private utilities, consulting engineering firms, government agencies, companies who provide equipment and supplies to the industry and representatives of academia who teach and conduct research in water and wastewater- related areas. We are very lucky to have an organization that has, for 86 years, been able to look at water quality issues from a broad perspective, realizing that water and wastewater issues sometimes go beyond the end of the pipe.” Contact: Melissa Beard Executive Director Email: [email protected]
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3701 National Drive, Suite 205 Raleigh, NC 27612 Phone: 919-784-9030 Fax: 919-784-9032 Website: http://www.ncsafewater.org/ Source: http://www.ncsafewater.org/ 10/15/2008
South Carolina Water Quality Association, Inc. The South Carolina Water Quality Association, Inc. is a statewide association of 21 owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works. Its primary purpose is to ensure that South Carolina’s water quality programs are based on sound science and regulatory policy so that its members can protect public health and the environment in the most cost- effective manner possible. The WQA is actively involved in every water quality issue in South Carolina of significance to the membership. Contact: Ed Saxon President (843) 987-9249 Email: [email protected] P.O. Box 51 Richmond, VA 23218 Telephone: 804.716.9021 Fax: 804.716.9022 Website: http://www.scwqa.org/ Source: http://www.scwqa.org/ 10/15/2008
South Carolina Section of the American Water Works Association “The South Carolina Section of the American Water Works Association is dedicated to providing resources for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in South Carolina. SCAWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the entire water community. Through our collective strength we can become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people of South Carolina.” Contact: Cindy Murphy Executive Director 130 Gibson Road Lexington, SC 29072 Phone: (803) 939-9574 FAX: (803) 939-9419 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.scawwa.org/ Source: http://www.scawwa.org/ 10/15/2008
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Southern Environment Law Center “For 22 years, the Southern Environmental Law Center has used the full power of the law to conserve clean water, healthy air, wild lands, and livable communities throughout the Southeast. As the biggest, most powerful environmental organization headquartered in the South, SELC is able to work simultaneously in all three branches of government and in all of our six focus states to comprehensively address the most urgent problems facing our region.” Contact: Derb S. Carter, Jr. Director 200 West Franklin St., Suite 330 Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2559 Telephone:(919) 967-1450 Fax: (919) 929-9421 Website: www.southernenvironment.org/ Source: http://www.southernenvironment.org/about/ 10/03/08
Water Environment Association of South Carolina “In South Carolina there is a community of professionals who protect our state's water environment so that this most precious resource can be preserved for generations to come. We are water distribution, collection and treatment professionals, engineers, regulators, and product suppliers. The Water Environment Association of South Carolina serves more than 3,000 members across 10 districts throughout our state. We are also affiliated with the Water Environment Federation, which is composed of affiliates and members throughout the world. Our purpose is to serve those whose vocation is the promotion, protection and preservation of the water environment. And, by extension, to serve all those who enjoy the waters of South Carolina for recreation or refreshment.” Contact: Cindy Murphy Executive Director 130 Gibson Road Lexington, SC 29072 Phone: (803) 939-9476 Fax: (803) 939-9419 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.weasc.org/ Source: http://www.weasc.org/ 10/15/2008
Water Quality Association “The Water Quality Association (WQA) is a not-for-profit international trade association representing the residential, commercial, industrial, and small community water treatment industry. WQA maintains a close dialogue with other organizations representing different aspects of the water industry in order to best serve consumers, government officials, and industry members. WQA is a resource and information source, a voice for the industry, an educator for professionals, a laboratory for product testing, and a communicator to the public.”
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Contact: Peter J. Censky Executive Director Email: [email protected] Water Quality Association International Headquarters & Laboratory 4151 Naperville Road Lisle, IL 60532-3696 Telephone: 630 505 0160 Fax: 630 505 9637 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wqa.org Source: http://www.wqa.org/ 10/15/2008
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Chapter 5: Air Quality and Water Resources Water Resources Archives
This section lists archives or libraries dedicated to reports or other publications on water resources, and may be mined for story ideas.
Environmental Protection Agency – Archived Publications on Water http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/publications.htm#water
Reports & Publications (NC DENR, Division of Water Resources) http://www.ncwater.org/Reports_and_Publications/ This website provides access to pdf files of reports published by the NC DENR Division of Water Resources, such as: • Report on Water Conservation and Water Use Efficiency As Required by House Bill 1215 (Session Law 2002-167), Section 5 (pdf, 223kb) • Major Sources of Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution and Best Management Practices (BMPs) (pdf, 535kb) • Catawba River Basin Natural Resources Plan (pdf, 1300kb) • Index of Ground Water Management Section reports • Index of Stream Watch Newsletters • North Carolina Water Supply Plan, January 2001
The N.C. Water Quality Assessment and Impaired Waters List (305(b) and 303(d) Report) (NC DENR, Division of Water Quality, Planning Section, Modeling and TMDL Unit) http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdl/General_303d.htm This website provides access to the state’s impaired waters reports from 2000 forward and to an archive of prior reports. Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires states to develop a list of waters not meeting water quality standards or which have impaired uses. Listed waters must be prioritized, and a management strategy or total maximum daily load (TMDL) must subsequently be developed for all listed waters. Contact: Kathy Stecker Modeling & TMDL Unit Division of Water Quality Planning NC DENR 919-807-6422 [email protected] Source: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/tmdl/General_303d.htm 7/16/2008.
Southern Environmental Law Center – Archived Reports http://www.southernenvironment.org/publications/
Southern Environmental Law Center – Multimedia Library http://www.southernenvironment.org/multimedia/
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Chapter 5: Air Quality and Water Resources Water Resources Awards
This section includes awards for water resources programs, projects or technologies. Award programs recognize outstanding work, which can suggest story ideas or contacts for expert opinions or story background and context.
Clean Water Act Recognition Awards (US EPA) “The Clean Water Act Recognition Awards program is sponsored by EPA's Office of Wastewater Management. The awards recognize municipalities and industries, including Tribal Nations and U.S. military commands for demonstrating outstanding technological achievements or an innovative process, method or device in their waste treatment and pollution abatement programs. The program is intended educate the public about the contributions that publicly-owned wastewater treatment facilities make to clean water and to recognize communities that go far beyond the minimum needed to meet Clean Water Act requirements.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/owm/mtb/intnet.htm 10/13/08
NC AWWA-WEA Awards This website lists the over 30 award programs of the NC AWWA-WEA. Source: http://www.ncsafewater.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid =70 10/15/2008
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Chapter 5: Air Quality and Water Resources Water Resources Conferences
This section lists conferences whose programs or proceedings may be helpful in identifying organizations and individuals knowledgeable about water resources issues, as sources for additional information.
American Water Resources Association (AWRA) 44th Annual Water Resources Conference Nov 17–20/2008 New Orleans, LA. For more information, see www.awra.org/meetings/NewOrleans2008
National Ground Water Association Ground Water Expo and Annual Meeting Dec 2–5/2008 Las Vegas, NV. For more information, see www.ngwa.org/2008expo
National Water Resources Association (NWRA) Annual Conference Nov 19-21/2008 Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, CA For more information, see http://www.nwra.org/upcoming.php
S.C. Water Resources Conference Oct 14-15/2008 Charleston Area Convention Center Clemson University Restoration Institute is sponsoring the inaugural biennial statewide conference on water resources in South Carolina to be held this fall in North Charleston. The purpose of this conference is to provide an open forum to discuss current water policies, research projects, and water management in the state. Abstracts and proposals for sessions, panels, and workshops will be sought on topics related to these five planned conference tracks: • Water Policy and Planning • River Basin and Stream Systems • Water Use, Management & Permitting • Coastal & Estuarine Systems • Land Use Planning & Community Based Programs Source: http://sc.water.usgs.gov/conference/flyer.pdf 9/30/2008.
Soil and Water Conservation Society Annual Conference Jul 26–30/2008 Tucson, AZ. For more information, see www.swcs.org/en/conferences/2008_annual_conference
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Chapter 6: Government and Public Services Introduction
Chapter 6: Government and Public Services of the Resource Manual focuses on public administration at the local government level with an emphasis on how issues relating to growth and open space impact local governments’ public service provision.
This chapter includes a primer providing definitions and best practices, a directory of federal, state and local agencies or private organizations whose missions relate to local governance, plus archives and awards programs, and conferences or workshops exploring government and public services issues.
Chapter 6: Government and Public Services Sections:
Primer (Definitions/Best Practices) ...... 2 Organizations and Contacts...... 23 Archives ...... 50 Awards ...... 53 Conferences ...... 55
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Chapter 6: Government and Public Services Primer
This Primer includes definitions of terminology and important legislation relevant to local governments’ provision of services such as roads, schools, water/sewer/stormwater, housing and parks, “best practices” and books and articles on these topics. Definitions and overviews are listed first (for public services topics in general, then transportation, and finally, water/sewer/stormwater systems,) followed by important legislation and regulations and then best practices and other resources (for public services topics in general first, followed by taxation topics.) Please note, this Primer is not intended to be a comprehensive survey of the topics, but to provide a starting point for further exploration.
Definitions: (General) Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control) “An adequate public facilities ordinance is a growth management approach that ties or conditions development approval to the availability and adequacy of public facilities and services, thus ensuring that new development does not take place unless the infrastructure is available to support it. An Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO) is an ordinance adopted by the local government that allows it to defer the approval of developments based upon a finding by the governing body that public facilities would not be adequate to support the proposed development at build out.” Source: http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/baq/docs/ModelOrdinances/AdequatePublicFacilitie sOrdinance.pdf 11/11/2008
APFOs often incorporate “in-lieu fees” or “impact fees”: Impact Fees (Wikipedia.com) “An impact fee is a fee that is implemented by a local government on a new or proposed development to help assist or pay for a portion of the costs that the new development may cause with public services to the new development within the United States. They are considered to be a charge on new development to help fund and pay for the construction or needed expansion of offsite capital improvements. These fees are usually implemented to help reduce the economic burden on local jurisdictions that are trying to deal with population growth within the area.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/4/09
Impact Fees (Duncan Associates) “An impact fee is a charge on new development to pay for the construction or expansion of off-site capital improvements that are necessitated by and benefit the new development.” … Additional Info: “Over the past quarter century, impact fees have become an integral part of local government infrastructure financing. As an offspring of the negotiated exaction and the fee-in-lieu of land dedication, impact fees have done more to change our approach to paying for public facilities
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than any other single financing technique. Because of them, the phrase "growth should pay its own way" is now part of our national vocabulary.” Source: http://www.impactfee.com/ 3/20/09
South Carolina Development Impact Fee Act (South Carolina State Code) Description: This document details Title 6-Local Government-Provisions Applicable to Special Purpose Districts and Other Political Subdivions Source: http://impactfees.com/publications%20pdf/state_enabling_acts.pdf (Beginning page 234) 3/20/09
In-Lieu Fee “The use of impact fees originated in environmental law practices and in lieu fees. In Lieu fees are different from impact fees and are not as flexible because they relate only to required dedications where they can be appropriately used. Because the use of the in lieu fee may not always be efficient, planners and cities are now turning to impact fees as a more appropriate way to collect money for facilities and services. Impact fees can be more easily applied to needed infrastructure or facilities while lieu fees cannot. Impact fees can be applied before new development is started or completed, which may allow costs to be transferred to future residents in the area.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/4/09
In-Lieu Fee “The subdivision and land development regulations often contain a list of required dedications. Enabling legislation in many states allows local governments to require subdividers proposing a minimum number of lots (for instance, 15 lots) to dedicate 10 percent or more of the total area for park or recreation needs caused by the development. Likewise, many states allow local governments to charge fees in lieu of dedication for park land with fees per lot to be paid into an earmarked fund for acquisition of land for parks and recreation.” Source: The Small Town Planning Handbook, by Thomas L. Daniels, John W. Keller, Mark B. Lapping, Katherine Daniels, and James Segedy. 3rd ed. Chicago, IL: American Planning Association, 2007.
American Government Definitions This website provides links to several on-line dictionaries and glossaries, with categories for federal government definitions, state and local government terms, and specialty dictionaries of government terms. Source: http://www.yourdictionary.com/dictionary-articles/american-government- definitions.html 11/06/08
Dictionary of Community Economic Development Terms: A Resource Book for Practitioners and Funders. California Community Economic Development Association, Comp. Oakland, CA: The Assoc., 1995.
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“The Dictionary provides simple definitions for key terms and acronyms, a listing of federal programs and relevant enabling legislation, and a directory of national non-profit community development organizations.” Source: http://www.ncced.org/publications/reference.html 12/05/08
Dillon’s Rule / Home Rule Dillon’s Rule and Home Rule reflect different approaches to determining the scope of local government authority. Just as the U.S. Constitution delineates federal authority and delegates certain authority to the states, each state constitution delineates the boundaries between authority retained by the state and that delegated to units of local government. States are referred to as “Dillon’s Rule” states when their constitutions identify specific authority delegated to local governments and retain all other authority for the state, and as “Home Rule” states when their constitutions identify specific authority retained by the state and delegate all other authority to local governments. NC is considered a modified Dillon’s rule state, and SC has since the mid-70’s been a home rule state.
Dillon’s Rule (National League of Cities) “The Constitution of the United States of America does not mention local governments. Local governments are created by and regulated by the states. This means that to speak about cities or other forms of local government in the United States is to speak about fifty different legal and political situations. The states outline the powers of municipal governments in charters. There may be: • special or specific charters; • general or classified charters (in which the rules may apply to a class of cities, often grouped by population size); or • home rule charters. The state municipal leagues can provide information about the form of charter provided by the state constitutions. … One court decision, referred to as "Dillon's Rule" has been applied to municipal powers in many states. Dillon's Rule is derived from written decision by Judge John F. Dillon of Iowa in 1868. It is a cornerstone of American municipal law. It maintains that a political subdivision of a state is connected to the state as a child is connected to a parent. Dillon's Rule is used in interpreting state law when there is a question of whether or not a local government has a certain power. Dillon's Rule narrowly defines the power of local governments. The first part of Dillon's Rule states that local governments have only three types of powers: • those granted in express words, • those necessarily or fairly implied in or incident to the powers expressly granted, and • those essential to the declared objects and purposes of the corporation, not simply convenient, but indispensable. The second part of Dillon's Rule states that if there is any reasonable doubt whether a power has been conferred on a local government, then the power has NOT been conferred. This is the rule of strict construction of local government
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powers.” Clay Wirt. "Dillon's Rule." Virginia Town & City. August 1989, vol. 24 no. 8, pp 12-15. Source: http://www.nlc.org/about_cities/cities_101/154.aspx 12/05/08
Dillon’s Rule Is Dead; Long Live Dillon’s Rule!, A. Fleming Bell, II, March 1995 “Examines two North Carolina Supreme Court Cases dealing with Dillon’s Rule, a long-standing rule of statutory construction used in determining the powers of local governments in North Carolina. The bulletin discusses what the law appears to be concerning these powers.” Source: http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c.433425/it.I/id.304/.f 3/23/09
Dillon’s Rule…And the Birth of Home Rule (The Municipal Reporter) “Many of the inquiries the League staff receives have, at their root, the question of whether a municipality can exercise a particular power. The answers to these questions generally involve interpretations of the New Mexico statutes in light of something called "Dillon's Rule," named for Judge John Forest Dillon, a noted local government scholar. As the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court over l00 years ago, Judge Dillon authored two seminal opinions establishing the modern rule of law by which the powers of local government are evaluated. Partly because Judge Dillon was considered to be a great authority on municipal law -- albeit one who distrusted local government – his rule was adopted by other state supreme courts and ultimately by the United States Supreme Court in the early twentieth century. Dillon's Rule became cemented into the legal system as a fundamental rule of statutory construction. It still is the most determinative factor in interpreting general and specific powers of non home rule municipalities in New Mexico as well as in most states around the country.” Source: http://nmml.org/files/2008/01/dillon.pdf 11/11/2008
“Is Home Rule The Answer? Clarifying The Influence Of Dillon's Rule On Growth Management” (The Brookings Institute) “Does "Dillon's Rule," a little-known judicial doctrine named for a 19th-century Iowa Supreme Court justice, preclude robust local action to curb sprawl? Local leaders in numerous states say it does, and often they look to their state governments for relief. These leaders contend they are handcuffed by Dillon's Rule, a strict interpretation of state laws that allows localities to possess only such powers as are specifically delegated to them by state law. They often yearn for greater "home rule" authority, which they feel would expand their authority to respond to the myriad challenges posed by suburban growth.” Source: http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2003/01metropolitanpolicy_richardson.aspx 11/11/08
What Is Home Rule? (The Municipal Reporter)
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“In very general terms, home rule can be defined as the transfer of power from the state to units of local government for the purpose of implementing local self- government. In most states, it also provides those local governments with some measure of freedom from state interference as well as some ability to exercise powers and perform functions without a prior express delegation of authority from the state.” Source: http://nmml.org/files/2008/01/dillon.pdf 12/05/08
“What is Home Rule?” (City of Pittsburgh, PA) Home rule allows a municipality or county “…to do everything not expressly forbidden by state law or the Constitution.” Source: http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/city_clerk/assets/HOMERULE%20Revised%201 2-7-00.pdf 3/26/09
Glossary of Govt. Terms (City of Apple Valley, MN) “The following is a general reference guide to common terms used in City business and meetings.” Although some terms may be specific to ordinances of the City of Apple Valley, MN, many are common to local government generally. Source: http://www.cityofapplevalley.org/Resident_Info/glossary.html 11/06/08
Glossary of key terms, Governance for sustainable human development (United Nations Development Programme, January 1997) Source: http://mirror.undp.org/magnet/policy/glossary.htm 11/06/08
A Glossary of Political Economy Terms “This is the online edition of A Glossary of Political Economy Terms by Dr. Paul M. Johnson of Auburn University.” Source: http://www.auburn.edu/~johnspm/gloss/ 11/06/08
A Glossary of Urban Form, Peter J. Larkham and Andrew N. Jones, eds. Birmingham, England: Urban Morphology Research Group, School of Geography, Univ. of Birmingham, 1991. Source: http://www.urbanform.org/glossary/online.html 12/05/08
Governance for sustainable human development, A UNDP policy document (United Nations Development Programme, January 1997) “What, then, is governance? And what is good governance? The challenge for all societies is to create a system of governance that promotes, supports and sustains human development - especially for the poorest and most marginal. But the search for a clearly articulated concept of governance has just begun. Governance can be seen as the exercise of economic, political and administrative authority to manage a country's affairs at all levels. It comprises the mechanisms, processes and institutions through which citizens and groups articulate their interests, exercise their legal rights, meet their obligations and mediate their differences. Good governance is, among other things, participatory, transparent and accountable. It is also effective and equitable. And it promotes the rule of
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law. Good governance ensures that political, social and economic priorities are based on broad consensus in society and that the voices of the poorest and the most vulnerable are heard in decision-making over the allocation of development resources. Governance has three legs: economic, political and administrative. Economic governance includes decision-making processes that affect a country's economic activities and its relationships with other economies. It clearly has major implications for equity, poverty and quality of life. Political governance is the process of decision-making to formulate policy. Administrative governance is the system of policy implementation. Encompassing all three, good governance defines the processes and structures that guide political and socio-economic relationships. Governance encompasses the state, but it transcends the state by including the private sector and civil society organizations.…” Source: http://mirror.undp.org/magnet/policy/ 11/06/08
Growth Management, Smart Growth, and Affordable Housing (The Brookings Institute) “Growth management means specific regulatory policies aimed at influencing how growth occurs, mainly within a locality. These affect density, availability of land, mixtures of uses, and timing of development. Growth management seeks to accommodate growth rationally, not to prevent or limit it. That is growth control.” Source: http://www.brookings.edu/speeches/2003/0529metropolitanpolicy_downs.aspx 11/11/2008
MuniMall Local Government Glossary (Dalhousie University & University of Alberta) “This glossary defines over 1,200 terms political, economic, and legal terms pertaining to municipal government.” Definitions are drawn from courses offered in Public Sector Programs at Dalhousie University and Government Studies at the University of Alberta. Source http://munimall3.net/ 11/06/08
Principles of Intelligent Urbanism “Principles of Intelligent Urbanism (PIU) is a theory of urban planning composed of a set of ten axioms intended to guide the formulation of city plans and urban designs. They are intended to reconcile and integrate diverse urban planning and management concerns. These axioms include environmental sustainability, heritage conservation, appropriate technology, infrastructure efficiency, placemaking, ‘Social Access,’ transit oriented development, regional integration, human scale, and institutional integrity.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Public Administration Glossary of Terms (Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University) Source: http://www.maxwell.syr.edu/exed/va/PDF/GLOSSARYofPAterms.pdf 11/06/08
Public Space “A public space refers to an area or place that is open and accessible to all citizens, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age or socio-economic level. One of the earliest examples of public spaces are commons. For example, no fees or paid tickets are required
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for entry, nor are the entrants discriminated based on background. Non-government- owned malls are examples of 'private space' with the appearance of being 'public space'.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Urban Planning Dictionaries and Encyclopedias (McGill University’s Blackader Lauterman Library) This website catalogs urban planning topics dictionaries, encyclopedias and atlases in McGill University’s Architecture and Arts Library collection. Examples include “Encyclopedia of Housing …People, policies, associations, terms and events related to housing,” “The Language of Cities: A Glossary of Terms … A beginner's glossary identifying some of the most relevant urban terms, expanding on the definition where clarification is necessary,” and “The Dictionary of Urbanism … A comprehensive and often irreverent reference for everyone whose business or passion is cities. It defines and explains almost every word or phrase that a councillor, developer, built environment professional, community activist or urban explorer is likely to hear or read.” Source: http://www.mcgill.ca/blackader/collections/links/dictionaries/urban/ 12/05/08
What are municipal bonds? (Municipalbonds.com) “Municipalities such as States and many types of local government, have a responsibility to provide for the needs of their citizens. But oftentimes there is not enough money in a Municipality's general or daily operating fund to pay for those needs. This is especially true of large, capital intensive projects such as the construction and repair of bridges, highways and public schools, the building of utilities and sports stadiums, the maintenance of bus and subway lines and even the purchase of parks and open space. Municipalities raise the necessary capital to finance these types of public projects by issuing Bonds. The money is raised, the project is completed and the face value or total principal amount of the Bond issue is repaid over time through fixed principal and interest payments.” Source: http://www.municipalbonds.com/about_bonds/ 11/11/2008
Definitions: (Transportation)
In North Carolina, roads are owned and maintained by either the state or a municipality; counties have no authority over roads. In South Carolina, roads may be owned and maintained by counties as well as by municipalities or the state.
Bus Lane “A bus lane or bus only lane is a lane restricted to buses, and generally used to speed up public transport otherwise held up by traffic congestion. Often taxis and high occupancy vehicles or motorcycles and even bicycles may use bus lane as well, though these uses can be controversial since they can reduce the capacity of the bus lane for its main function. Bus lanes are a central part of bus rapid transit.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
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Expressway “An expressway is a divided highway for high-speed traffic with at least partial control of access. The degree of access allowed varies between countries and even between regions within the same country. In some jurisdictions, expressways are divided arterial roads with limits on the frequency of driveways and intersecting cross-streets. In other jurisdictions, access to expressways is limited only to grade-separated interchanges, making them the full equivalent of freeways. Even though expressways are void of direct access to private property, it can still sometimes be the only route to link cul-de-sacs which have direct access to private property.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Freeway “A freeway is a type of road designed for safer high-speed operation of motor vehicles through the elimination of at-grade intersections. This is accomplished by preventing access to and from adjacent properties and eliminating all cross traffic through the use of grade separations and interchanges; railroad crossings are also removed. Such highways are usually divided with at least two lanes in each direction. Because traffic never crosses at-grade, there are generally no traffic lights or stop signs.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Greenway “A greenway is a long, narrow piece of land, often used for recreation and pedestrian and bicycle traffic and sometimes including multiple transportation (streetcar, light rail) or retail uses. The land may be newly developed, but usually it is redeveloped, having been formerly occupied by a railroad, highway, or other transportation route. Many greenways in urban centers or developed areas are linear parks. Greenways often are defined by municipal governments as having the following characteristics: vegetated, linear, and multi-purpose.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
High Occupancy Vehicle Lane (HOV Lane) “In transportation engineering and transportation planning, a high-occupancy vehicle lane (or HOV lane) is a lane reserved for vehicles with a driver and one or more passengers. In some areas hybrids are allowed to use these lanes. These lanes are also known as carpool lanes, commuter lanes, diamond lanes, express lanes, and transit lanes.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Interstate Highway System “The Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, commonly called the Interstate Highway System (or simply, the Interstate System), is a network of limited-access highways (also called freeways or expressways) in the United States that is named for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who championed its creation. The entire system, as of 2006, has a total length of 46,876 miles (75,440 km), making it both the largest highway system in the world and the largest public works project in history. The Interstate Highway System is a subsystem of the National Highway System.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
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Light rail or light rail transit (LRT) “Light rail is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than street-running tram systems. The term is typically used to refer to rail systems with rapid transit-style features that usually use electric rail cars operating mostly in private rights-of-way separated from other traffic but sometimes, if necessary, mixed with other traffic in city streets. Modern light rail technology is highly flexible in how it can be used, and whether any given system is considered a true rapid transit system or not depends on its implementation.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Park and Ride “Park and ride (or incentive parking) facilities are car parks with connections to public transport that allow commuters and others wishing to travel into city centers to leave their personal vehicles in a car park and transfer to a bus, rail system or carpool for the rest of their trip. The vehicle is stored in the car park during the day and retrieved when the commuter returns. Park and rides are generally located in the suburbs of metropolitan areas or on the outer edges of large cities.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Public Transport “Public Transport (Transit) comprises passenger transportation services which are available for use by the general public, as opposed to modes for private use such as automobiles or vehicles for hire. Some services are free though most charge some sort of fare. Public transportation can consist of buses, subways, trolleys and light rail, commuter trains, van pool services, paratransit services for senior citizens and people with disabilities, ferries, water taxis, or monorails.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Rapid Transit “Originally, the term rapid transit was used in the 1800s to describe new forms of quick urban public transportation that had a right-of-way separated from street traffic. This set rapid transit apart from horsecars, trams, streetcars, omnibuses, and other forms of public transport. Though the term was almost always used to describe rail transportation, other forms of transit were sometimes described by their proponents as rapid transit, including local ferries in some cases. The term bus rapid transit has recently come into use to describe bus lines with features to speed their operation. These usually have more characteristics of light rail than rapid transit.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Street “A street is a paved public thoroughfare in the built environment. It is a public parcel of land adjoining buildings in an urban context, on which people may freely assemble, interact, and move about. A street can be as simple as a level patch of dirt, but is more often paved with a hard, durable surface such as concrete, cobblestone or brick. Portions
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Toll Road “A toll road (or tollway, turnpike, pike, or toll highway) is a road for which a driver pays a toll (a fee) for use. Structures for which tolls are charged include toll bridges and toll tunnels. Non-toll roads are financed using other sources of revenue, most typically fuel tax or general tax funds. The building or facility in which a toll is collected may be called a toll booth, toll plaza, toll station, or toll gate. This building is usually found on either side of a bridge and at exits.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Traffic Calming “Traffic calming is a set of strategies used by urban planners and traffic engineers which aim to slow down or reduce traffic, thereby improving safety for pedestrians and bicyclists as well as improving the environment for residents. Calming measures are common in Australia and Europe (especially Northern Europe) but less so in North America. Traffic calming was traditionally justified on the grounds of pedestrian safety and reduction of noise and local air pollution which are side effects of the traffic. However, streets have many social and recreational functions which are severely impaired by car traffic.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Traffic Congestion “Traffic congestion is a condition on networks that occurs as use increases, and is characterized by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased queuing. The most common example is the physical use of roads by vehicles. When traffic demand is great enough that the interaction between vehicles slows the speed of the traffic stream, congestion is incurred. As demand approaches the capacity of a road (or of the intersections along the road), extreme traffic congestion sets in. When vehicles are fully stopped for periods of time, this is colloquially known as a traffic jam.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Transit Oriented Development “A transit-oriented development (TOD) is a mixed-use residential or commercial area designed to maximize access to public transport, and often incorporates features to
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encourage transit ridership. A TOD neighborhood typically has a center with a train station, metro station, tram stop, or bus station, surrounded by relatively high-density development with progressively lower-density development spreading outwards from the center. TODs generally are located within a radius of one-quarter to one-half mile (400 to 800 m) from a transit stop, as this is considered to be an appropriate scale for pedestrians.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Transit-proximate development “Transit-proximate development is a term used by some planning officials to describe (potentially dense) development that is physically near a public transport node. This type of development includes transit-oriented development, but, according to some planning officials, can also describe development that is not transit-oriented development. Thus, transit-proximate development can include results where, despite the location of dense development near transit, the development does not take full advantage of -- or fully encourage the use of -- the public transport node. For example, transit-proximate development could include buildings with extensive parking facilities typical of suburban locations, a lack of "mixed-use development" (housing, workplaces and shopping in the same place), or a lack of extensive pedestrian facilities that would make it easier for people to reach the public transport node.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Transportation Planning Organizations Inter-governmental transportation planning is carried out by Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and Rural Planning Organizations (RPOs).
Metropolitan Planning Organization (“MPO”) (Wikipedia) “A metropolitan planning organization (MPO) is a transportation policy-making organization made up of representatives from local government and transportation authorities. In 1962, the United States Congress passed legislation that required the formation of an MPO for any Urbanized Area (UZA) with a population greater than 50,000. Congress created MPOs in order to ensure that existing and future expenditures for transportation projects and programs are based on a continuing, cooperative and comprehensive (“3-C”) planning process. Federal funding for transportation projects and programs are channeled through this planning process. Statewide and metropolitan transportation planning processes are governed by Federal law (23 USC 134 and 135). As of 2005, there are 385 MPOs in the U.S.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metropolitan_planning_organization 12/08/08
Rural Planning Organization (“RPO”) (NC Association of Rural Planning Organizations) “The North Carolina General Assembly ratified Senate Bill 1195 in July 2000 establishing Rural Transportation Planning Organizations (RPOs) to plan rural
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transportation systems and advise the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) on rural transportation policy.” Source: http://trans.wpcog.org/files/RPO%20Boundary%20Resolution.doc 4/14/09
Rural and Small Community Transportation Planning (U.S. Department of Transportation) “Rural transportation planning is the process of examining travel and transportation issues and needs in non-metropolitan areas. It includes a demographic analysis of the community in question, as well as an examination of travel patterns and trends. The planning process includes an analysis of alternatives to meet projected future demands, and for providing a safe and efficient transportation system that meets mobility while not creating adverse impacts to the environment. In metropolitan areas over 50,000 population, the responsibility for transportation planning lies with designated Metropolitan Planning Organizations; in small communities and rural areas there is no federally designated body to do transportation planning. In some states, planning for these areas is undertaken by the State Department of Transportation. In other states these functions are performed by Rural Planning Organizations or local governments.” Source: http://www.planning.dot.gov/rural.asp 11/17/2008
Walkability “Walkability is a measure of how friendly an area is to walking. Walkability has many health, environmental, and economic benefits. However, evaluating walkability is challenging because it requires the consideration of many subjective factors. Factors influencing walkability include the presence or absence and quality of sidewalks or other pedestrian right-of-ways, traffic and road conditions, land use patterns, building accessibility, and safety, among others. Walkability is an important concept in sustainable urban design.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Definitions: (Water/Sewer and Stormwater Systems)
Best Management Practices (BMP) “Best Management Practices (BMP) is a term used in the United States to describe a type of water pollution control. Historically the term has referred to auxiliary pollution controls in the fields of industrial wastewater control and municipal sewage control, while in stormwater management (both urban and rural) and wetland management, BMPs may refer to a principal control or treatment technique as well.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
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Combined Sewer “A combined sewer is a type of sewer system which provides partially separated channels for sanitary sewage and stormwater runoff. This allows the sanitary sewer system to provide backup capacity for the runoff sewer when runoff volumes are unusually high, but it is an antiquated system that is vulnerable to combined sewer overflow discharges during peak rainfall events.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/6/09
Impervious surfaces “Impervious surfaces are mainly artificial structures--such as pavements (roads, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots) that are covered by impenetrable materials such as asphalt, concrete, brick, and stone--and rooftops. Soils compacted by urban development are also highly impervious.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/6/09
Low Impact Development “Low Impact Development (LID) is a term used in the United States to describe a land planning and engineering design approach to managing stormwater runoff. LID emphasizes conservation and use of on-site natural features to protect water quality. This approach implements engineered small-scale hydrologic controls to replicate the pre- development hydrologic regime of watersheds through infiltrating, filtering, storing, evaporating, and detaining runoff close to its source.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/6/09
Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution “Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution is water pollution affecting a water body from diffuse sources, such as polluted runoff from agricultural areas draining into a river, or wind- borne debris blowing out to sea. Nonpoint source pollution can be contrasted with point source pollution, where discharges occur to a water body at a single location, such as discharges from a chemical factory, urban runoff from a roadway storm drain, or from ships at sea. … Other significant sources of runoff include hydrological and habitat modification, and silviculture (forestry). Contaminated stormwater washed off of parking lots, roads and highways, and lawns (often containing fertilizers and pesticides), is called urban runoff. This runoff is sometimes included under the category of NPS pollution, however, it is typically channeled into municipal storm drain systems and discharged through pipes to nearby surface waters, and is a point source.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/6/09
Sanitary Sewer “A sanitary sewer (also called, especially in the UK, a foul sewer) is a type of underground carriage system for transporting sewage from houses or industry to treatment or disposal. In some areas, sanitary sewers are separate sewer systems specifically for the carrying of domestic and industrial wastewater, and are operated separately and independently of storm drains, which carry the runoff of rain and other water which wash into city streets. In the twenty-first century developed world, sewers are usually pipelines that begin with connecting pipes from buildings to one or more
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Sediment “Sediment is any particulate matter that can be transported by fluid flow, and which eventually is deposited. Sediments are most often transported by water (fluvial processes) transported by wind (aeolian processes) and glaciers. Beach sands and river channel deposits are examples of fluvial transport and deposition, though sediment also often settles out of slow-moving or standing water in lakes and oceans.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Storm Drain “A storm drain, storm sewer (U.S.), stormwater drain (Australia and New Zealand) or surface water system (UK) is designed to drain excess rain and ground water from paved streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and roofs. Storm drains vary in design from small residential dry wells to large municipal systems. They are fed by street gutters on most motorways, freeways and other busy roads, as well as towns in areas which experience heavy rainfall, flooding and coastal towns which experience regular storms.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/6/09
Stormwater “Stormwater is a term used to describe water that originates during precipitation events. It may also be used to apply to water that originates with snowmelt or runoff water from overwatering that enters the stormwater system. Stormwater that does not soak into the ground becomes surface runoff, which either flows into surface waterways or is channeled into storm sewers. Stormwater is of concern for two main issues: one related to the volume and timing of runoff water (flood control and water supplies) and the other related to potential contaminants that the water is carrying, i.e. water pollution.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/6/09
Surface runoff “Surface runoff is the water flow which occurs when soil is infiltrated to full capacity and excess water, from rain, snowmelt, or other sources flows over the land. This is a major component of the hydrologic cycle. Runoff that occurs on surfaces before reaching a channel is also called a nonpoint source. If a nonpoint source contains man-made contaminants, the runoff is called nonpoint source pollution. A land area which produces runoff draining to common point is called a watershed. When runoff flows along the ground, it can pick up soil contaminants such as petroleum, pesticides (in particular herbicides and insecticides), or fertilizers that become discharge or nonpoint source pollution.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/6/09
Treatment Wetland “A treatment wetland is an engineered sequence of water bodies designed to filter and treat pollutants found in storm water runoff or effluent. Aerobic and anaerobic biological
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processes can neutralize and capture most of the dissolved nutrients and toxins from the water, resulting in the discharge of clean water.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Urban Runoff “Urban runoff is surface runoff of rainwater created by urbanization. This runoff is a major source of water pollution in many parts of the United States and other urban communities worldwide.” Source: http://www.wikipedia.com 4/7/09
Legislation and Regulations:
Housing and Community Development Act of 1977 (91 Stat. 1111) “Substantial changes to the Community Development Block Grant program; establishes Urban Development Action Grants and Small Cities development study; allows graduated payment mortgages; extends elderly and handicapped provisions; directs submission of an annual report on National Urban Policy; extends flood insurance provisions; establishes the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977. October 12, 1977.” Source: http://www.hud.gov/basic.cfm 12/08/08
Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 (84 Stat. 1770) “Provides for the establishment of a national growth policy, encourages and supports the proper growth and development of the states, metropolitan areas, cities, counties, and towns with emphasis upon new community and inner-city development, and extends and amends laws relating to housing and urban development. December 31, 1970.” Source: http://www.hud.gov/basic.cfm 12/08/08
Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) PL 102-240 “ … An Act to develop a national intermodal surface transportation system, to authorize funds for construction of highways, for highway safety programs, and for mass transit programs, and for other purposes.” Source: http://www.bts.gov/laws_and_regulations/docs/istea1.htm 12/10/08
Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, As Amended (“PWEDA”), Including the Comprehensive Amendments Made by the Economic Development Administration Reauthorization Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 3121) “The Economic Development Administration (EDA) was established under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3121), as amended, to generate jobs, help retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically distressed areas of the United States. EDA assistance is available to rural and urban areas of the Nation experiencing high unemployment, low income, or other severe economic distress.” Source: http://www.eda.gov/ImageCache/EDAPublic/documents/pdfdocs/200508pwedaasamende d_2efinal_2epdf/v1/200508pwedaasamended.final.pdf 12/10/08
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Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) PL 109-59 “On August 10, 2005, the President signed into law the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). With guaranteed funding for highways, highway safety, and public transportation totaling $244.1 billion, SAFETEA-LU represents the largest surface transportation investment in our Nation's history. The two landmark bills that brought surface transportation into the 21st century—the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA) and the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21)—shaped the highway program to meet the Nation's changing transportation needs. SAFETEA-LU builds on this firm foundation, supplying the funds and refining the programmatic framework for investments needed to maintain and grow our vital transportation infrastructure.” Source: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/safetealu/summary.htm 12/08/08
Best practices & other resources: (General)
Building Green Communities: Online Resources for Local Governments (US EPA) Local governments are on the front lines of environmental protection. This compendium is designed to help local government officials and other community leaders find online sources of information, tools, and other resources that can help them build greener communities. … The compendium pulls together more than 125 items that are available online from EPA, other federal agencies, and nongovernmental organizations. The wide- ranging materials include planning guides, case studies, funding opportunities, and information on voluntary programs as well as technical materials such as pollution reduction calculators, sample ordinances, and building specifications. Each listing includes a paragraph describing the resource and the URL. … The materials are organized around the following topics: • Green/Sustainable Communities, • Climate Change, • Clean Energy, • Green Buildings, • Purchasing Greener Products and Services, • Sustainable Water Infrastructure, • Water Conservation, • Waste Management/Recycling, • Land Revitalization, and • Healthy Schools.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/ocir/local-gov-res-center.htm 11/11/08
City/County Consolidation A Comparative Analysis of City/County Consolidations (Allegheny Conference on Community Development and Affiliates)
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This report provides a listing and informational overviews of current governing City/County Consolidations. “The Pennsylvania Economy League of Southwestern Pennsylvania (PEL) has undertaken an examination of post-WWII consolidation efforts across the country to better understand the various models of city/county consolidation; the varied ways consolidated governments have been structured in other places; and how practical concerns about everything from the disposition of existing debt to minority representation under consolidated city/county governments have been handled.” Source: http://www.alleghenyconference.org/PEL/PDFs/CityCountyConsolidationsComp arativeAnalysis.pdf 3/20/09
City County Consolidation Efforts: Selective Incentives and Institutional Choice (Florida State University) “Efforts to consolidate local governments have been undertaken in many nations as one solution to the problems confronting urban regions. In the U.S., city-county consolidation was promoted in last century as a means to enhance efficiency in the production of public services. Following limited activity from the mid- seventies to the mid-nineties, supporters of the new regionalism have rediscovered city-county consolidation. Only twenty-five referenda occurred over the entire decade of the 1980s, but that number almost doubled in the 1990s (Blodgett, 1996). In early 2003 Louisville joined the ranks of consolidated governments and in the last five years more than a dozen communities including large cities like Cleveland, Pittsburg, Memphis, San Antonio, Buffalo, and Rochester have publicly debated consolidation of city and county.” Source: http://localgov.fsu.edu/publication_files/Feiock&Park&Kang_Consolidation_K3. pdf 11/17/2008
The Consolidation of City and County Governments: A Look at the History and Outcome-Based Research of These Efforts “In the past 40 years there has been a net decrease of 31,801 units of local government in the United States. This decease has not, for the most part, resulted from the consolidation of cities and counties. Instead this loss has been largely confined to a reduction in the number of school districts. In fact, during this period of time the number of school districts declined 79%, mostly due to the consolidation of one district with another. But also during this time the number of “general purpose” governments (usually cities) increased by 2,472, thus reflecting the continuing suburbanization of the nation and the desire for local control which accompanies it.” Source: http://www.mtas.utk.edu/knowledgebase.nsf/a50db8b131a4d94e85256e46000d6fc e/7095fcf640f20f2185256fe0005c3547/$FILE/Consolidation%20of%20City%20a nd%20County%20Governments.pdf 11/17/2008
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Community Impact Assessment in Transportation Planning (University of Southern Florida) “The Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) and its successor, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), broadened the role of planning in transportation project development. There has also been an increased federal emphasis on considering potential community impacts during the NEPA process (the environmental documentation process established by the National Environmental Policy Act). At the same time, there has been a national effort to integrate and streamline the transportation planning and NEPA processes to eliminate duplication and increase the efficiency of federal, state and local agencies in responding to increasing demands on the nation’s transportation infrastructure. The confluence of these three initiatives has resulted in increased emphasis on assessing potential community impacts resulting from transportation planning decisions.” Source: http://www.cutr.usf.edu/pubs/CIA/Appendix_C.pdf 11/17/08
Conservation Easements: Conservation Easements Benefit the Public and the Environment (The Nature Conservancy) “Public benefits of conservation easements: Protect water quality; Conserve wildlife habitat; Preserve open space; Preserve farmland, ranchland, timberland; Maintain character of rural communities; Buffer public lands; Maintain landscapes for tourism; Require less in public services, generate more in local revenues; Stretch public conservation dollars.” Source: http://www.nature.org/aboutus/howwework/conservationmethods/privatelands/conservati oneasements/about/art14926.html 11/17/2008
Environmental Regulatory Glossary, by Thomas F.P. Sullivan. ABS Consulting, 1993.
Farmland Protection (American Farmland Trust) “Enhancing Farmland Protection in North Carolina In North Carolina, AFT’s efforts helped farmers adapt to the state’s rapidly changing landscape. In August, the state General Assembly passed new legislation creating a voluntary agricultural districts program and reviving the state’s farmland protection program, the Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. AFT has a seat on the new advisory board to guide the trust fund.”
“Resources for South Carolina Farmers Recent changes in the tobacco economy, rising land prices and an influx of new residents threaten the future of South Carolina farms. To help South Carolina landowners protect their nearly five million acres of working land, AFT produced the South Carolina Agricultural Landowners Guide. The guide directs landowners to the variety of private, state and federal programs available to help them continue farming and improve the productivity of their land.” Source: http://www.farmland.org/programs/award/default.asp 4/2/09
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The Latest Illustrated Book of Development Definitions, by Harvey S. Moskowitz and Carl G. Lindbloom. New Expanded ed. New Brunswick, NJ: Center for Urban Policy Research, 2004. “… standardizes in one handy reference all the key terms used in zoning, subdivision, site plan, and environmental ordinances. In all, it contains 1,957 definitions and 103 illustrations that can be incorporated in local ordinances with little or no change. The commentaries and annotations provide legal background and explain how the definitions can be adapted for use by local jurisdictions.” Source: http://policy.rutgers.edu/cupr/pressPHP/specification_details.php?id=250 12/05/08
Local Growth Issues — Federal Opportunities and Challenges (Government Accounting Office Report) “According to the cities and counties responding to our survey, federal programs and policies both help and hinder their efforts to plan for and manage growth. While local government officials believe the federal government exercises less influence on growth decisions than the states, federal programs and policies can affect local growth decisions through programs for (1) the construction and maintenance of physical infrastructure (e.g., highways, transit systems, and water and wastewater systems), (2) "infill development" and the revitalization of downtown and distressed areas, and (3) the preservation of open space and farmland.” Source: http://www.plannersweb.com/sprawl/gao2000.html 11/17/2008
A Planners Dictionary, by Michael Davidson and Fay Dolnick, eds. Chicago: American Planning Association, Planning Advisory Service, 2004. “This dictionary, a revised and updated edition of the Planning Advisory Service's best selling Glossary of Zoning, Development, and Planning Terms, contains more than 4,200 terms used by planners around the nation. This new edition contains an introduction by Harvey Moscowitz, FAICP, chief editor of The Illustrated Book of Development Definitions, and Carl Lindbloom, AICP. … Contributors include many APA Research Department staff, who culled hundreds of ordinances, plans, and planning documents to offer readers choices of definitions and commentaries that add depth and value to the dictionary.” Source: http://myapa.planning.org/APAStore/Search/Default.aspx?p=2431 12/05/08
Public Sector Leadership: The Role of Local Government in Smart Growth (The Funders Network) “… this paper provides an introduction to the local government activities that relate to smart growth development patterns. The first section of the paper provides an overview of local government structure and leadership. It briefly describes outside influences on local governments (e.g.,state policies, regional bodies, and federal structures), that may impact local governments’ ability to engage in activities that support smart growth objectives. The bulk of the paper then describes specific ways that local government departments can become engaged in planning and implementing smart growth strategies and describes some policy options available to them. The paper specifically discusses: land use planning and development; housing and building; transportation; community and
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economic development; public safety; public health; and environmental and community infrastructure.” Source: http://www.fundersnetwork.org/usr_doc/Public_Sector_Leadership.pdf 12/10/08
Putting Action into the Open Space Element: Financing Acquisition (California Government’s Office for Planning and Research) “One of the best methods for preserving open space and farmland is to buy or lease the land. This avoids questions of inverse condemnation or "taking" since the owner is compensated for the rights to the land. But where does the money for such acquisition come from? The following sections describe a variety of funding sources that are available to local governments.” Source: http://ceres.ca.gov/planning/open_space/financing.html 11/11/2008
Best practices & other resources: (Taxation)
Taxes administered by State level government include both income and sales taxes. Local government taxes include property taxes along with sales taxes.
State of North Carolina and Local Government Tax Collection (NC Dept. of Revenue) “The Statistical Abstract of North Carolina Taxes provides statistics concerning taxes imposed under the Revenue Laws of North Carolina. It is designed to give legislators, tax professionals, researchers, and other interested citizens of North Carolina information about the amount of taxes collected, classifications of taxpayers, and the geographic distribution of taxes.” Source: http://www.dor.state.nc.us/publications/abstract/2008/index.html 3/2/2009
State of South Carolina and Local Government Tax Collection (SC Dept. of Revenue) “The purpose of this sales and use tax manual is to provide businesses, Department of Revenue employees and tax professionals a central summary of information concerning South Carolina’s sales and use tax law and regulations.” Source: http://www.sctax.org/Publications/Sc+Sales+Tax+Manual09.htm 3/2/2009
Fact sheet on State and Local Taxes (U.S. Department of the Treasury) “Ever since the beginning of our history, the states have maintained the right to impose taxes. The Federal Government has always recognized this right. When our Constitution was adopted, the Federal Government was granted the authority to impose taxes. The states, however, retained the right to impose any type of tax except those taxes that are clearly forbidden by the United States Constitution and their own state constitution. Among the common types of taxes that many states impose are personal income tax, corporate income tax, sales tax, and real property tax. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s,
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North Carolina 2007 Tax Guide “The Tax Guide is designed to give the reader an overview of the tax structure of both state and local governments of North Carolina. It contains a concise summary of each North Carolina tax law, a statement of the tax calendar, and the growth and distribution of tax collections. Whenever possible, comparisons of North Carolina tax laws with those of other states are presented. The Tax Guide consists of seven sections. Part I is the Introduction. The overall scope of the Tax Guide is discussed in this section, along with an explanation of tax burden. Summaries of the tax laws governing North Carolina's General Fund, Highway Fund, Highway Trust Fund, and local government taxes follow in Parts II, III, IV and V. In the last section, Part VI, an analysis is given of the total state and local tax burden in North Carolina in comparison to that of other states. Tax burdens are evaluated on a per capita and percentage of personal income basis. Special emphasis is made to compare North Carolina with the six southeastern states and the eleven most populated states.” Source: http://www.osbm.state.nc.us/files/pdf_files/2007TaxGuide.pdf 3/01/2009
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Chapter 6: Government and Public Services Organizations
This section includes foundations, educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations whose central purpose relates to local governments and public services. Federal agencies are listed first, followed by state agencies and then local and private organizations.
Federal agencies:
Economic Development Agency, United States Department of Commerce “The Economic Development Administration (EDA) was established under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3121), as amended, to generate jobs, help retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically distressed areas of the United States. EDA assistance is available to rural and urban areas of the Nation experiencing high unemployment, low income, or other severe economic distress. In fulfilling its mission, EDA is guided by the basic principle that distressed communities must be empowered to develop and implement their own economic development and revitalization strategies. Based on these locally- and regionally-developed priorities, EDA works in partnership with state and local governments, regional economic development districts, public and private nonprofit organizations, and Indian tribes. EDA helps distressed communities address problems associated with long-term economic distress, as well as sudden and severe economic dislocations including recovering from the economic impacts of natural disasters, the closure of military installations and other Federal facilities, changing trade patterns, and the depletion of natural resources.” Contact: Atlanta Regional Office - Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee H. Philip Paradice, Jr Regional Director 401 West Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1820 Atlanta, GA 30308-3510 Phone: (404) 730-3002 Fax: (404) 730-3025 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eda.gov Source: http://www.eda.gov/Contacts/Contacts.xml 11/11/2008
Housing and Urban Development “HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. To fulfill this mission, HUD will embrace high standards of ethics, management and accountability and forge new partnerships--particularly with faith-based and community organizations--that leverage resources and improve HUD's ability to be effective on the community level.” Contact: Shaun Donovan, Secretary
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Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street S.W. Washington, DC 20410 Phone: (202) 708-0417 Website: http://www.hud.gov
Deputy Regional Director (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Tennessee) Pat Hoban-Moore U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Five Points Plaza 40 Marietta Street, N.W., 2nd Floor Atlanta, Georgia 30303-2806 Phone: (404) 331-5001
North Carolina Greensboro Field Office Christian T. Stearns, Field Office Director Asheville Building 1500 Pinecroft Road, Suite 401 Greensboro, NC 27407-3838 Phone: (336) 547-4000 Email: [email protected] Fax: (336) 547-4138
South Carolina Columbia Field Office Jim Chaplin, Field Office Director Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Strom Thurmond Federal Building 1835 Assembly Street, 13th Floor Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 765-5592 Email: [email protected] Fax: (803) 253-3043
Sources: http://www.hud.gov and http://www.hud.gov/library/bookshelf12/hudmission.cfm 11/18/08
Community Planning and Development (HUD) “The Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) seeks to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons. The primary means towards this end is the development of partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-profit organizations.”
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Contact: Nelson R. Bregón, General Deputy Assistant Secretary U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street S.W. Washington, DC 20410 Phone: 202-708-2690
Gary Dimmick, CPD NC Field Office Director Greensboro Field Office Asheville Building 1500 Pinecroft Road Greensboro, NC 27407-3707 Phone: (336)547-4000, ext. 2047 Fax: (336)547-4148 E-mail: [email protected]
Louis (Ed) Bradley, CPD SC Field Office Director Columbia Field Office Strom Thurmond Federal Building 1835 Assembly Street 13th Floor Columbia, SC 29201-2480 Phone: (803)765-5564 Fax: (803)253-3426 E-mail: [email protected] Source: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/ 11/18/08
Community Development Block Program (HUD) “The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. Beginning in 1974, the CDBG program is one of the longest continuously run programs at HUD. The CDBG program provides annual grants on a formula basis to 1180 general units of local government and States.” Contact: North Carolina Christian T. Stearns Field Office Director Asheville Building 1500 Pinecroft Road, Suite 401 Greensboro, NC 27407-3838 Phone: (336) 547-4000 Fax: (336) 547-4138
South Carolina Jim Chaplin
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Field Office Director Strom Thurmond Federal Building 1835 Assembly Street, 13th Floor Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 765-5592 Fax: (803) 253-3043 Source: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/ 11/18/08
Local Government Advisory Committee, US EPA “The Local Government Advisory Committee is a formal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act and has been in existence since 1993. The Committee is composed primarily of elected and appointed local officials, along with several State representatives, environmental interest groups, and labor interests. Committee members come from various Regions around the country. … The LGAC provides advice and recommendations that assist the EPA in developing a stronger partnership with local governments through building State and local capacity to deliver environmental services and programs. The ultimate goal of the LGAC is to provide the citizens of the Nation with more efficient and effective environmental protection at the community, State and Federal level.” Contact: Frances Eargle Designated Federal Official 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW (1301A) Washington, DC 20460 Phone: (202) 564-3115 Fax: (202) 501-1544 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.epa.gov/ocir/scas_lgac/lgac_index.htm Source: http://www.epa.gov/ocir/scas_lgac/lgac_index.htm 4/14/09
Rural Development, United State Department of Agriculture “Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America. Through our programs, we touch rural America in many ways. Our financial programs support such essential public facilities and services as water and sewer systems, housing, health clinics, emergency service facilities and electric and telephone service. We promote economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks and community-managed lending pools. We offer technical assistance and information to help agricultural and other cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their member services. And we provide technical assistance to help communities undertake community empowerment programs.” Contacts: Office of the Under Secretary USDA Rural Development, Room 205-W Mail Stop 0107 1400 Independence Avenue SW
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Washington, DC 20250-0107 Phone: (202) 720-4581 Fax: (202) 720-2080 Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ Source: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/index.html 11/11/08
John J. Cooper North Carolina State Director, Rural Development 4405 Bland Road Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 Phone: (919) 873-2000 Fax: (919) 873-2075 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nc.usda.gov Source: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/nc/so-list.htm 11/11/2008
Tee Miller South Carolina State Director, Rural Development Strom Thurmond Federal Building 1835 Assembly Street, Room 1007 Columbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone: (803) 765-5163 Fax: (803) 765-5633 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sc.usda.gov Source: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/sc/so-list.htm 11/11/2008
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness “The mission of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness is to coordinate the federal response to homelessness and to constellate a national partnership at every level of government and every element of the private sector to reduce and end homelessness in the nation. The Council works to improve access to and coordination of federal investments among its Council member departments and agencies; ensure the effectiveness of federal activities and programs; engage and assist state and local governments, advocates, service providers, and customers in creating effective local solutions; and provide technical assistance and evidence-based innovation and best practice information to partners at every level of government, as well as the private sector.” Contact: Philip Mangano Executive Director Federal Center SW 409 Third Street SW Suite 310 Washington, DC 20024 Phone: 202/708-4663
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Fax: 202/708-1216 Email: [email protected] Website: www.usich.gov Source: http://www.ich.gov/contact.html 11/11/2008
State and Local Initiatives (USICH) “Homelessness is a national problem with local solutions. No one federal agency, no one level of government and no one sector of the community can reach the goal of ending homelessness alone. Federal agency collaborations and partnerships with state and local governments and the private and faith-based and community sectors are key to achieving the objectives of preventing and ending homelessness. The Council has established a broad range of intergovernmental partnerships: • Federal Regional Interagency Councils • State Interagency Councils on Homelessness • Jurisdictional 10-Year Plans to End Chronic Homelessness • National Project Homeless Connect The Council has Regional Coordinators to facilitate the Council's mission at the local, state, and regional level. The Regional Coordinators are tasked with the responsibility to facilitate creation, and provide ongoing technical assistance to, Regional Federal Interagency Councils, State Interagency Councils on Homelessness, Jurisdictional 10-Year Plans, and Project Homeless Connect events.” Contact: Michael German Regional Coordinator Team Leader 40 Marietta Street Five Points Plaza Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Tel: (404) 331-5001 ext. 2147 Fax: (404) 331-4020 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.usich.gov/slocal/index.html Source: http://www.usich.gov/slocal/index.html 11/1108
State agencies: North Carolina
North Carolina Department of Commerce Division of Community Assistance “The Division of Community Assistance (DCA) assists local governments with economic development, community development, growth management and downtown revitalization with three major components:
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• The Main Street program helps cities maintain a thriving downtown through a four-part, self-help process involving organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring. • The federally funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program assists local governments with projects that benefit low- and moderate-income families. • Planning and growth management services to local governments. “ Contact: Gloria Nance-Sims, Director N.C. Office of Urban Development 4313 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4313 Phone: (919) 733-2850, ext. 238 Fax: (919) 733-5262 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nccommerce.com Source: http://www.nccommerce.com/en/AboutDOC/DivisionInformation/#Resource2 3/7/09
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation “The North Carolina State Parks System exists for the enjoyment, education, health and inspiration of all our citizens and visitors. The mission of the state parks system is to conserve and protect representative examples of the natural beauty, ecological features and recreational resources of statewide significance; to provide outdoor recreational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment; and to provide environmental education opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural heritage.” Contact: Lewis Ledford, Director Physical Address: 512 N. Salisbury Street Archdale Building 7th Floor, Room 742 Mailing Address: 1615 MSC Raleigh, NC 27699-1615 Phone: 919-733-4181 · 919-715-8709 (Media) E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ncparks.gov Source: http://www.ncparks.gov/About/agency_mission.php 3/9/09
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction “The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is the agency charged with implementing the State's public school laws and the State Board of Education's policies and procedures governing pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public education. The
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elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction heads the Department and functions under the policy direction of the State Board of Education. The agency has approximately 530 positions providing leadership and service to local public school districts and schools in the areas of curriculum and instruction, accountability, finance, teacher and administrator preparation and licensing, professional development and school business support and operations. “ Contact: 6301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-6301 Phone: 919.807.3430 Fax: 919.807.3445 Website: http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/ Source: http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/ 11/06/2008
North Carolina Department of the State Treasurer, State and Local Finance Division “The State and Local Government Finance Division provides the State Treasurer and the Local Government Commission, which is chaired by the State Treasurer, with assistance in fulfilling their statutory obligations with regard to State and local government finance. It is divided into three sections: •The Debt Management Section counsels and assists local governments in determining the feasibility of a project, the size of the financing, and the most expedient form of financing. Upon approval by the Local Government Commission, the Division handles the sale and delivery of the debt and monitors its repayment. Additionally, all State debt is issued and monitored by this Division. •The Fiscal Management Section monitors and analyzes the fiscal and accounting practices of local governments. Results are compiled and presented for use by local governments as a basis of comparison in determining the effectiveness of their financial management. This section also provides technical assistance to local governments and certified public accountants. •The Capital Facilities Finance Section conducts the business of the North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency. The Agency provides the benefits of tax-exempt financing to non-profit institutions providing elementary and secondary education, private institutions of higher education and various other entities for special purpose projects serving a public interest.” Contact: Vance Holloman Deputy Treasurer, State and Local Finance Division 919-807-2351 919-807-2362 325 North Salisbury Street Raleigh, NC 27603-1385 919-807-2350 Website: http://www.nctreasurer.com/dsthome/OfficeOfTheTreasurer Source: http://www.nctreasurer.com/dsthome/StateAndLocalGov 3/9/09
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North Carolina Department of Transportation “The N.C. Department of Transportation is one of North Carolina’s largest state government agencies, with more than 14,000 employees. NCDOT works hard to provide high-quality transportation for travelers throughout North Carolina, including highways, rail, aviation, ferries, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and public transit.” Contact: Dara Demi, Media Coordinator Communications Office Mailing Address: 1503 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1503 Physical Address: 1 South Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: 919-733-2522 Fax: 919-733-9980 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ncdot.org Source: https://apps.dot.state.nc.us/dot/directory/authenticated/UnitPage.aspx?id=14 3/9/09
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency “The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency is a self-supporting public agency. The Agency’s mission is to create affordable housing opportunities for North Carolinians whose needs are not met by the market. Since its creation in 1973 by the General Assembly, the Agency has financed nearly than 184,000 affordable homes and apartments, totaling more than $10 billion. The Agency provides financing through the sale of tax-exempt bonds and management of federal and state tax credit programs, the federal HOME Program, the state Housing Trust Fund, and other programs.” Contact: Bob Kucab Executive Director 919-877-5600 [email protected] 3508 Bush Street Raleigh, NC 27609-7509 919-877-5700 800-393-0988 Website: www.nchfa.com Source: http://www.nchfa.com/About/profile.aspx 3/9/09
South Carolina: South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control The mission of the DHEC is to “promote and protect the health of the public and environment.”
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Contact: C. Earl Hunter, Agency Commissioner 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: 803-898-3432 Website: http://www.scdhec.gov/ Source: http://www.scdhec.gov/administration/aboutDHEC.htm 11/24/08
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism “The S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) is a cabinet agency assigned to operate and manage South Carolina’s 47 state parks, to market the state as a preferred vacation destination and to provide assistance to communities for parks, recreation and tourism development and promotion. The agency is perhaps most widely recognized for its leadership role in promoting and supporting South Carolina’s number one industry – tourism. SCPRT’s vision to enhance the economic well-being and improve the quality of life of all South Carolinians guides its operations, and provides a benchmark for hundreds of employees to measure their day-to-day contributions. It also is the basis for South Carolina's new Tourism Action Plan, a statement that projects a bright future if proper investments are made in tourism. Details about the agency’s activities can be found throughout this website.” Contact: 1205 Pendleton St. Columbia, SC 28201 Visitor Information: 803-734-1700/866-224-9339 State Parks: 803-734-0156 Media contacts: Marion Edmonds, Director of Communications Phone: 803-734-1370 Fax: 803-734-3681 E-mail: [email protected] Dawn Dawson-House, Director of Public Relations and Information Phone: 803-734-1779 Fax: 803-734-3681 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.scprt.com Source: http://www.scprt.com/ 3/9/09
South Carolina Department of Transportation “The South Carolina Department of Transportation provides the largest public service in South Carolina, as represented by the 42,000 miles in the state highway system.” Contact: Attn: SCDOT Communications 955 Park Street P.O. Box 191 Columbia, SC 29202-0191
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E-mail: [email protected] Phone (803) 737-2314 Website: www.dot.state.sc.us Source: http://www.scdot.org/inside/speakers_bureau.shtml 11/17/08
South Carolina Jobs – Economic Development Authority “The purpose of JEDA is to develop the business and economic welfare of South Carolina through loans, investments and the financial promotion of export of goods and services produced within the State. Such efforts are aimed at providing maximum opportunities for the creation and retention of jobs by the small and middle market business sector and thereby allowing the State and its citizens to prosper and enjoy a quality of life unsurpassed.” JEDA's Impact on Bonds of Cities and Counties “Counties and cities that issue bonds for their own governmental purposes can access a lower tax-exempt rate if they agree to issue less than $10 million of bonds in that calendar year. This benefit is made available because the bank purchasing the bonds in this category can deduct certain charges it otherwise could not deduct. As a result, the bank is able to offer what is referred to as a bank-qualified rate, which is below the normal tax-exempt rate. However, Congress includes in the $10,000,000 calculation bonds issued by the city or county for 501(c)(3) organizations even though the city or county will have no ownership interest in the project being financed. As a result, almost all non-profit hospitals apply to JEDA to issue bonds for their projects rather than the county which has the authority under the Hospital Revenue Bond Act. Most hospital revenue bonds issues exceed $10 million and cannot use the bank-qualified rate. If they had no recourse to JEDA, these hospitals would have to seek the county's issuance of bonds for the healthcare project causing the county's bonds to exceed the bank qualified limit. The result would be an increased interest rate applicable to the county's own debt. Most states now have a state-wide issuing authority such as JEDA for this reason.” Source: http://www.scjeda.net/ourfirm/bondimpact.php 12/08/08 Contact: Harry Huntley, Executive Director 1201 Main Street, Suite 1600 Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 737-0627 Fax: (803) 737-0628 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.scjeda.net/index.php Source: http://www.scjeda.net/ourfirm/ourmission.php 11/24/08
South Carolina Office of Local Government “The Office of Local Government (OLG) serves as a source for financial and technical assistance to local governments and other public entities to aid in providing the water, sewer, and related infrastructure facilities necessary for economic development, environmental protection, and public health.”
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Contact: Director of the Office of Local Government Michael S. Gulledge P.O, Box 11867 State House Columbia, SC 29211 Phone: 803.734.2382 Website: www.olg.sc.gov Source: http://www.olg.sc.gov/ 3/9/09
South Carolina Office of the State Treasurer “The State Treasurer’s Office is responsible for the investment, cash management, and safekeeping of the State's general and restricted funds and a portion of the assets of the South Carolina Retirement Systems. We also provide fiscal management services, which include receipt and disbursement of all funds, coordination of all banking services, issuance and maintenance of all State debt and trusteeship of unclaimed property. We work with and communicate regularly with the State's credit rating agencies to keep issuance of the State's debt so as to achieve the highest credit rating possible.” Contact: Converse A. Chellis, III, Treasurer Physical Address: 1200 Senate Street Wade Hampton Office Building Columbia, SC 29201 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11778 Columbia, SC 29211 Phone: 803-734-2101 Fax: 803-734-2690 E-mail: [email protected] (Communication) Phone: 803-734-2665 Website: http://www.treasurer.sc.gov/ Source: http://www.treasurer.sc.gov/ 11/24/08
South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority Mission: “Create quality affordable housing opportunities for the citizens of South Carolina.” Contact: T. Scott Smith, Chairman of the Board 300-C Outlet Pointe Blvd. Columbia, South Carolina 29210 Phone: 803-896-9001 Website: www.sha.state.sc.us Source: http://www.sha.state.sc.us/index.asp?n=75&p=9&s=75 3/9/09
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Private Organizations:
American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association (AREUEA) “The American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association (AREUEA) was originated at the 1964 meeting of the Allied Social Science Association in Chicago. AREUEA grew from discussions of individuals that recognized a need for more information and analysis in the fields of real estate development, planning and economics. The continuing efforts of this non-profit association has advanced the scope of knowledge in these disciplines and has facilitated the exchange of information and opinions among academic, professional and governmental people who are concerned with urban economics and real estate issues.” Contact: Address P.O. Box 9958 Richmond, VA 23288 Phone: 866-273-8321 Fax: 877-273-8323 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.areuea.org Source: http://www.areuea.org/about/contact.phtml 11/04/2008
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) “Since 1939, we have been the nation's most respected society representing all forums in the public service arena. We are advocates for greater effectiveness in government - agents of goodwill and professionalism - publishers of democratic journalism at its very best - purveyors of progressive theory and practice and providers of global citizenship. We believe that by embracing new ideas - addressing key public service issues - and promoting change at both the local and international levels, we can enhance the quality of lives worldwide. … ASPA is the leading public service organization that: • Advances the art, science, teaching, and practice of public and non-profit administration. • Promotes the value of joining and elevating the public service profession. • Builds bridges among all who pursue public purposes. • Provides networking and professional development opportunities to those committed to public service values. • Achieves innovative solutions to the challenges of governance.” Contact: 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 840 Washington, DC 20004 Telephone: 202-393-7878 Fax: 202-638-4952 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.aspanet.org/scriptcontent/index.cfm Central Piedmont Chapter: Tracey A. Keyes Daytime Phone: (704) 336-7680 Email: [email protected]
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Barbara J. Epps Daytime Phone: (704) 336-4491 Email: [email protected]
Upstate South Carolina Area Chapter President: Christina F. Jeffrey Daytime Phone: (843) 349-8140 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.aspanet.org/scriptcontent/index.cfm 11/04/08
Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) “The Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) is a consortium of university-based programs offering credentials in urban and regional planning. Acting together, the ACSP member school faculty are able to express their shared commitments to understanding the dynamics of urban and regional development, enhancing planning practices, and improving the education of both novice and experienced planners. The ACSP promotes education, research, service, and outreach in the United States and throughout the world. It is committed to recognizing the diverse needs and interests in planning. It seeks to strengthen the role of planning education in colleges and universities through publications, conferences, and community engagement as well as through participation in the accreditation process. The ACSP believes that planning education should extend beyond the classroom and into the world of practice working closely with practicing professionals and communities.” Contact: Michael Hibbard, President ACSP University of Oregon School of Architecture and Allied Arts Department of Planning Public Policy and Management 119 Hendricks Hall 1209 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 97403-1209 Phone: 541-346-3897 Fax: 541-346-2040 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.acsp.org Source: http://www.acsp.org/default.htm 12/02/08
The Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (AMPO) “Mission Statement: AMPO is the transportation advocate for metropolitan regions and is committed to enhancing MPOs' abilities to improve metropolitan transportation systems. AMPO is a nonprofit, membership organization established in 1994 to serve the needs and interests of " metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs)" nationwide. Federal highway and transit statutes require, as a condition for spending federal highway or transit funds in urbanized areas, the designation of MPOs, which have responsibility for
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planning, programming and coordination of federal highway and transit investments. AMPO offers its member MPOs technical assistance and training, conferences and workshops, frequent print and electronic communications, research, a forum for transportation policy development and coalition building, and a variety of other services.” Contact: DeLania Hardy, Executive Director Phone: (202) 296-7051 Fax: (202) 296-7054 Website: www.ampo.org Source: http://www.ampo.org/what/index.php 2/18/09
The Brookings Institution “The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct high-quality, independent research and, based on that research, to provide innovative, practical recommendations that advance three broad goals: Strengthen American democracy; Foster the economic and social welfare, security and opportunity of all Americans and Secure a more open, safe, prosperous and cooperative international system.” Contact: 1775 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-797-6000 · 202-797-6105 (Media Inquiries) Fax: 202-797-2495 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.brookings.edu Source: http://www.brookings.edu/about.aspx 11/18/08
The CATO Institute “The Cato Institute undertakes an extensive publications program dealing with the complete spectrum of public policy issues. Books, monographs, briefing papers and shorter studies are commissioned to examine issues in nearly every corner of the public policy debate. Policy forums and book forums are held regularly, as are major policy conferences, which Cato hosts throughout the year, and from which papers are published thrice yearly in the Cato Journal. All of these events are taped and archived on Cato's Web site. Additionally, Cato has held major conferences in London, Moscow, Shanghai, and Mexico City. The Institute also publishes the quarterly magazine Regulation and a bimonthly newsletter, Cato Policy Report.” Contact: Cato Institute 1000 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington DC 20001-5403 Phone: (202) 842-0200 Fax: (202) 842-3490 Website: http://www.cato.org/ Source: http://www.cato.org/about.php 3/12/09
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Center for Civic Education “The Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational corporation dedicated to promoting an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy in the United States and other countries. …the Center administers a wide range of critically acclaimed curricular, professional development, and community-based programs. The principal goals of the Center's programs are to help students develop (1) an increased understanding of the institutions of American constitutional democracy and the fundamental principles and values upon which they are founded, (2) the skills necessary to participate as effective and responsible citizens, and (3) the willingness to use democratic procedures for making decisions and managing conflict.” Contact: Center for Civic Education 5145 Douglas Fir Road Calabasas, CA 91302-1440 Phone: 818-591-9321 Fax: 818-591-9330 Website: http://www.civiced.org/ Source: http://www.civiced.org/ 11/06/08
The Council of State Governments “The Council of State Governments is the premier multibranch organization forecasting policy trends for the community of states, commonwealths, and territories on a national and regional basis. CSG alerts state elected and appointed officials to emerging social, economic, and political trends; offers innovative state policy responses to rapidly changing conditions; and advocates multistate problem-solving to maximize resources and competitiveness. Founded in 1933, CSG serves the executive, judicial and legislative branches of state government through leadership education, research and information services.” Contact: 2760 Research Park Drive P.O. Box 11910 Lexington, KY 40578-1910 Phone: 859-244-8000 Media Phone: 859-244-8246 Fax: 859-244-8001 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.csg.org Source: http://www.csg.org/about/faqs.aspx 11/18/08
The Heritage Foundation “The Heritage Foundation is the nation’s most broadly supported public policy research institute, with more than 396,000 individual, foundation and corporate donors. Heritage, founded in February 1973, has a staff of 244 and an expense budget of $61 million. …Our Mission
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To formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.” Contact: The Heritage Foundation 214 Massachusetts Ave NE Washington DC 20002-4999 ph 202.546.4400 | fax 202.546.8328 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.heritage.org/ Source: http://www.heritage.org/about/ 3/12/09
The John Locke Foundation “The John Locke Foundation employs research, journalism, and outreach programs to transform government through competition, innovation, personal freedom, and personal responsibility. JLF seeks a better balance between the public sector and private institutions of family, faith, community, and enterprise. … the John Locke Foundation has long been a bustling hub of activity — publishing studies and periodicals, hosting events, and making media and public appearances to promote innovative solutions to the problems North Carolinians worry about most:
Government corruption and wasteful spending. Providing a sound, basic education to every child. Crushing tax burdens on families and businesses. Crime and the demise of safe, civil communities. The costly, immoral, and destructive welfare state. Oppressive rules and regulations on business. Traffic congestion and transportation safety. Lack of economic opportunities for all citizens. A decline of individual freedom and self-reliance.”
Contact: John Hood, President 200 West Morgan Street, Suite 200 Raleigh, North Carolina 27601 Phone: 919-828-3876 Fax: 919-821-5117 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.johnlocke.org/ Source: http://www.johnlocke.org/about/
KnowledgePlex, Inc. “Operating as a nonprofit, KnowledgePlex, Inc seeks to help transform disadvantaged communities and neighborhoods by creating, maintaining, and innovating a standard technology platform for information and data that can serve a wide variety of sectors. Our aim is to provide a platform that allows you to focus on developing your data,
Chapter 6: Government and Public Services Organizations Page 39 Reporting on Growth and Open Space: Resources for Journalists Resource Manual information, and story rather than on IT and software. By providing information and technology that will empower communities and neighborhoods, we hope to usher in a new era of accountability and impact-tracking.” Topics include, Affordable Housing Development & Finance, Economic Revitalization, Fair Housing, Homelessness, Homeownership & Mortgage Markets, Land Use & Housing Planning, Organizational Development, Personal Finance & Asset Creation, Public Housing, and Social & Comprehensive Development. Contact: Corporate Office 560 S Winchester Boulevard, Suite 500 San Jose, CA 95128 Phone: (202) 652-2446 Fax: (866) 441-9249 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.knowledgeplex.org Source: http://www.knowledgeplex.org 10/27/08
Local Government Commission “The Local Government Commission (LGC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization that provides inspiration, technical assistance, and networking to local elected officials and other dedicated community leaders who are working to create healthy, walkable, and resource-efficient communities. The LGC's membership is composed of local elected officials, city and county staff, planners, architects, and community leaders who are committed to making their communities more livable, prosperous, and resource-efficient.” Contact: Judy Corbett Executive Director Ph: (916) 448-1198 x318 Email: [email protected] 1303 J St, Ste 250 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 448-1198 Fax: (916) 448-8246 Website: www.lgc.org Source: http://www.lgc.org/ 10/27/08
Local Government Environmental Assistance Network “The Local Government Environmental Assistance Network (LGEAN) is a ‘first-stop shop’ providing environmental management, planning, funding, and regulatory information for local government elected and appointed officials, managers and staff. Located at http://www.lgean.org, LGEAN enables local officials to interact with their peers and others online. In an effort to reach all local governments, LGEAN also manages a toll-free telephone service (877/865-4326). What makes LGEAN special is a partnership that has been forged by the organizations that compose it. The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) developed and manages the network.”
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Contact: Phone: (877) 865-4326 Email:[email protected] Website: www.lgean.org Source: http://www.lgean.org/html/about.cfm 12/10/08
Municipal Association of South Carolina “Formed in 1939, the Municipal Association of South Carolina represents and serves the state's 270 incorporated municipalities. The Association is dedicated to the principle of its founding members: to offer the services, programs and products that will give municipal officials the knowledge, experience and tools for enabling the most efficient and effective operation of their municipalities in the complex world of municipal government.” Contact: Miriam Hair, Executive Director Mailing Address: PO Box 12109 Columbia, SC 29211 Street Address: 1411 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 803-799-9574 Fax: 803-933-1299 Website: http://www.masc.sc/ Source: http://www.masc.sc/about/mission.htm 3/9/09
National Academy of Public Administration “The National Academy of Public Administration is a non-profit, independent coalition of top public management and organizational leaders who tackle the nation’s most critical and complex challenges. With a network of more than 600 distinguished Fellows and an experienced professional staff, the Academy is uniquely qualified and trusted across government to provide objective advice and practical solutions based on systematic research and expert analysis. Established in 1967 and chartered by Congress, the Academy continues to make a positive impact by helping federal, state and local governments respond effectively to current circumstances and changing conditions.” Contact: Jennifer Dorn President and CEO Phone: (202) 204-3606 900 7th Street, N.W., Suite 600 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 347-3190 Fax: (202) 393-0993 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.napawash.org Source: www.napawash.org 09/10/09
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National Association of Counties (NACo) “The National Association of Counties (NACo) is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States. Founded in 1935, NACo provides essential services to the nation’s 3,066 counties. NACo advances issues with a unified voice before the federal government, improves the public's understanding of county government, assists counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions through education and research, and provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money.” Contact: Larry Naake Executive Director 25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 393-6226 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.naco.org Source: http://www.naco.org/Template.cfm?Section=Staff&Template=/cffiles/naco/nacostaff.cfm 10/31/08
The National Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals “The National Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals (NALGEP) is a not-for-profit organization that represents local government personnel responsible for ensuring environmental compliance and developing and implementing environmental policies and programs. NALGEP's membership includes more than 140 local government entities located throughout the United States, ranging in size from the largest cities to much smaller local communities. NALGEP was created to assist those at the local government levels (county, city, town, village or other municipal entity, or regional association of local government entities) responsible for dealing with environmental concerns. Most, if not all, local government entities are required to or voluntarily undertake environmental activities. NALGEP was established in recognition that local government environmental professionals are often confronted with tight budgets, complicated requirements and problems which, although are first-time problems for a particular local entity, may have been encountered and dealt with by other localities.” Contact: Jessica Millman Executive Director Phone: (202) 879-4018 1333 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Second Floor Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: (202) 638-6254 Fax: (202) 393-2866 Email: [email protected]
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Website: http://www.nalgep.org/ Source: http://www.nalgep.org/about/contact.cfm 11/11/2008
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) “The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration's twofold mission is to ensure excellence in education and training for public service and to promote the ideal of public service. NASPAA is the membership association of graduate programs in public administration, public policy and public affairs. NASPAA's Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation is the specialized accreditor of those master degree programs.” Contact: Laurel McFarland Executive Director 1029 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20005-3517 Phone: 202.628.8965 Fax: 202.626.4978 Website: www.naspaa.org Source: www.naspaa.org 09/10/08
National Center for Suburban Studies, Hofstra University “The National Center is a non-partisan research institution dedicated to promoting objective, academically rigorous study of suburbia's problems, as well as its promise. Rooted in the laboratory of Long Island’s diverse and aging suburbs, almost literally in the shadows of the iconic Levittown, the National Center will study a broad range of issues from local and national perspectives and, whenever possible, collaborate with researchers at other respected institutions. The suburbs have emerged as the nexus of dynamic demographic, social, economic and environmental change in New York and throughout the United States. The tasks of identifying, analyzing and solving the problems of suburbia are essential for the health of the country--and central to the National Center's mission.” Contact: Lawrence Levy, Executive Director Hofstra University 250 Hofstra University 144 University College Hall Hempstead, NY 11549 Phone: 516-463-9770 Fax: 516-463-3907 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/CSS/index.html Source: http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/CSS/index.html 12/02/08
National Conference of State Legislatures “The National Conference of State Legislatures was founded in 1975 with the conviction that legislative service is one of democracy's worthiest pursuits. NCSL is a bipartisan
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Meagan Dorsch Media and Public Affairs, Manager NCSL-Denver 7700 East First Place Denver, CO 80230 Phone: 303-856-1412 Fax: 303-364-7800 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ncsl.org Source: http://www.ncsl.org/public/ncsl/nav_aboutNCSL.htm 11/17/08
The National League of Cities “The National League of Cities is the oldest and largest national organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States. Its mission is to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and governance. Working in partnership with the 49 state municipal leagues, the National League of Cities serves as a resource to and an advocate for the more than 19,000 cities, villages, and towns it represents. More than 1,600 municipalities of all sizes pay dues to NLC and actively participate as leaders and voting members in the organization.” Contact: 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 550 Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 626-3000 Fax: (202) 626-3043 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.nlc.org Source: http://www.nlc.org/INSIDE_NLC/aboutnlc.aspx 11/18/08
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North Carolina Association of County Commissioners “Founded in 1908, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners is one of the most successful and active statewide local government associations in the nation. The NCACC was established for the betterment of county government in North Carolina. North Carolina’s 100 counties are vibrant and essential partners with state government in providing services to the state’s more than eight million citizens. As the form of government closest to the people, counties offer a unique perspective that makes them critical players in decisions affecting their citizens. The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners serves as the counties’ advocate before the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government.” Contact: David Thompson Executive Director E-Mail: [email protected] 215 N. Dawson Street Raleigh, NC 27603 Phone: (919) 715-2893 Fax: (919) 719-1175 Website: www.ncacc.org Source: http://www.ncacc.org/staff.htm 11/04/2008
North Carolina Association of Rural Planning Organizations “The mission of the North Carolina Association of Rural Planning Organizations is to provide a forum for transportation planning officials to exchange information and form consensus on transportation issues of regional, statewide, or national significance. … The North Carolina Association of Rural Planning Organizations was created in October 2003 through the adoption of Bylaws. The Association contains voting members from all 20 RPO's in North Carolina.” This website also contains a map of all 20 RPOs and 17 MPOs in NC, and links to commonly-used transportation acronyms. Contact: Shelby Powell, AICP, Chair Kerr-Tar RPO Phone: 252/436-2048 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.kerrtarcog.org/rpo/NCARPO.php Source: http://www.kerrtarcog.org/rpo/NCARPO.php 4/14/09
North Carolina Community Development Initiative, Inc. “We believe in the power of community economic development, inspired by a comprehensive vision, to stimulate and fortify 'low-resource' communities. Our purpose is to strengthen the capacity of mature community development corporations to increase the impact and sustainability of community economic development. The North Carolina Community Development Initiative is nationally recognized as a model public-private community economic development intermediary. We are dedicated to increasing assets and creating wealth for communities and individuals in low-resource communities. Since our founding in 1994, we have channeled more than $65 million to local Community
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Development Corporations, resulting in more than $358 million of completed local development projects.” Contact: Abdul Rasheed, CEO Physical Address: 2209 Century Drive 2nd Floor Raleigh, NC 27612 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 98148 Raleigh, NC 27624 Phone: 919-828-5655 (Main) · 919-835-6009 (A. Rasheed) Fax: 919-834-8018 E-mail: [email protected] · [email protected] Website: www.nciniative.org Source: http://www.ncinitiative.org/about.cfm 12/01/08
The North Carolina League of Municipalities “The North Carolina League of Municipalities is a nonpartisan association of municipalities in North Carolina. The mission of the League is to enhance the quality of life in municipalities through excellent municipal governance. The League carries out this mission by: 1. Providing member services that strengthen and support excellence in municipal government. 2. Engaging members, staff, and stakeholders in representing municipal issues and interests. 3. Developing municipal leaders who can address the needs and interests of their citizens. 4. Providing a unified, nonpartisan voice for municipal issues at the state and federal level.” Contact: S. Ellis Hankins Executive Director Email: [email protected] John Phelps, NCLM Assistant General Counsel E-mail: [email protected] 215 North Dawson Street Raleigh, NC 27603 P.O. Box 3069 Raleigh, NC 27602-3069 Phone: 919-715-4000 Website: http://www.nclm.org/ Source: http://www.nclm.org/about%20the%20league/abouttheleague.htm 10/30/08
North Carolina Metropolitan Coalition “The Metropolitan Coalition is a nonprofit organization that the mayors of North Carolina's largest cities and towns created to represent urban areas. The coalition encourages sharing of ideas. It promotes policies, rules and legislation to ensure that the state's urban regions remain good places to live, environmentally sound and economically viable. The metropolitan regions of North Carolina contain 3 million people, comprising the world's 41st largest economy with a gross product greater than Austria, Minnesota,
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Houston or Atlanta.” Contact: Julie White Director 215 N. Dawson Street Raleigh, NC 27603 Phone: (919) 715-7895 Fax:(919) 733-9519 (fax) Email: [email protected] Website: www.nclm.org Source: http://www.ncmetros.org/contact.html 11/10/2008
RPO America “RPO America (Rural Planning Organizations of America) was established by the NADO Board of Directors to serve as the national professional association for rural transportation planning professionals, practitioners, policymakers and other stakeholders. Founded in June 2006, RPO America is a program affiliate of the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) and the NADO Research Foundation.” Contact: Matthew Chase, NADO Executive Director 400 North Capital Street, NW Suite 390 Washington, DC 20001 Direct Dial: 202.624.5947 Phone: (202) 624-7806 Fax: (202) 624-8813 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ruraltransportation.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=59350 Source: http://www.ruraltransportation.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=59350 4/14/09
South Carolina Association of Counties “The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) is the only organization dedicated to the statewide representation of county government in South Carolina. Located in the state's capital of Columbia, SCAC is a non-partisan, non-profit association that strives to Build Stronger Counties for Tomorrow by working with county officials to provide education and training, legislative reporting, research and technical assistance. sccounties.org is the primary internet resource for information about South Carolina's counties and issues affecting county government. The website is a dynamic tool that provides access to information about our services, conferences, legislative initiatives, research, training opportunities, financial programs and publications. Visitors can also access general information for all 46 counties—including contact information for county officials, links to county websites, job announcements and statistical tables that address frequently asked questions about county government.” Contact: 1919 Thurmond Mall PO Box 8207 Columbia, SC 29202-8207
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Phone: (803) 252-7255 • (800) 922-6081 FAX: (803) 252-0379 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sccounties.org Source: http://www.sccounties.org/ 09/08/08
Southern Legislative Conference “The SLC’s mission is to foster and encourage intergovernmental cooperation among its 16-member states. In large measure this is achieved through the meetings, publications and policy positions of the Conference’s six standing committees. Committee members are appointed by their chamber’s legislative leadership and each committee elects its own officers. Through the deliberations of Committee members, an array of issues facing all Southern state legislatures are considered.” Contact: P.O. Box 98129 Atlanta, GA 30359 Phone: 404-633-1866 Fax: 404-633-4896 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.slcatlanta.org/index.htm Source: http://www.slcatlanta.org/staff_and_structure/about_us.htm 11/18/08
The United States Conference of Mayors “The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are 1,139 such cities in the country today. Each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. The primary roles of The U.S. Conference of Mayors are to: Promote the development of effective national urban/suburban policy; Strengthen federal-city relationships; Ensure that federal policy meets urban needs; Provide mayors with leadership and management tools; and Create a forum in which mayors can share ideas and information.” Contact: Tom Cochran Executive Director 1620 Eye Street, Northwest Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202) 293-7330 Fax: (202) 293-2352 Email: [email protected] Website: www.usmayors.org Source: http://www.usmayors.org/about/overview.asp 11/05/2008
Urban Affairs Association “The Urban Affairs Association (UAA) is the international professional organization for urban scholars, researchers, and public service providers. UAA exists to: • Encourage the dissemination of information about urbanism and urbanization
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• Support the development of university education, research, and service programs in urban affairs • Provide leadership in fostering urban affairs as a professional and academic field” Contact: Shelley Tillinghast 298 Graham Hall University of Delaware Newark, DE 19716 Phone: 302-831-1681 Fax: 302-831-4225 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.udel.edu/uaa Source: http://www.udel.edu/uaa/about_uaa/index.html 12/01/08
Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) “The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) is a nonprofit association of professionals using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other information technologies to solve challenges in state/provincial and local government agencies and departments. URISA is considered to be the premier organization for the use of integration of spatial information technology to improve the quality of life in urban and regional environments. URISA promotes the effective and ethical use of spatial information and information technologies for the understanding and management of urban and regional systems.” Contact: Wendy Nelson, Executive Director 1460 Renaissance Drive, Suite 305 Park Ridge, IL 60068 Phone: 847/824-6300 Fax: 847/824-6363 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.urisa.org Source: http://www.urisa.org/about 12/02/08
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Chapter 6: Government and Public Services Archives
This section lists archives or libraries dedicated to reports or other publications on government and public services, particularly as they relate to growth and open space, and may be mined for story ideas.
Administration and Society http://aas.sagepub.com/
American Politics Research http://www.sagepub.com/journalsProdDesc.nav?prodId=Journal200839&currTree=Subje cts&level1=J00&
The American Review of Public Administration http://arp.sagepub.com/
Economic Development Quarterly http://www.sagepub.com/journalsProdDesc.nav?prodId=Journal200762&currTree=Subje cts&level1=B00&
Environmental Politics http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=0964-4016&subcategory=SS400000
Evaluation Review http://erx.sagepub.com/
Growth and Change http://www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=0017-4815
Journal of Education for Sustainable Development http://www.sagepub.com/journalsProdDesc.nav?prodId=Journal201843&currTree=Subje cts&level1=B00&
Journal of Policy Analysis and Management http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-PAM.html
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory http://jpart.oxfordjournals.org/
Journal of Public Policy http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayJournal?jid=PUP
Journal of Urban Affairs http://www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=0735-2166
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Local Government Studies http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=0300-3930&subcategory=SS400000
Planning Practice and Research http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/carfax/02697459.html
Policy Sciences http://www.springerlink.com/content/102982/
Policy Studies Journal http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0190-292X
Public Administration http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0033-3298&site=1
Public Administration and Management http://www.pamij.com/
Public Administration Quarterly http://www.spaef.com/PAQ_PUB/index.html
Public Administration Review http://www.aspanet.org/scriptcontent/index_par.cfm
Public Finance Review http://www.sagepub.com/journalsProdDesc.nav?prodId=Journal200768&level1=B00&cu rrTree=Subjects&
Public Management Review http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/journal.asp?issn=1471-9037&subcategory=SS400000
Public Performance and Management Review http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~ncpp/publications/ppmr.html
Public Works Management & Philosophy http://www.sagepub.com/journalsProdDesc.nav?prodId=Journal200885&level1=J00&cur rTree=Subjects&
Publius http://publius.oxfordjournals.org/
Review of Policy Research http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=1541-132X
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Review of Public Personnel Administration http://www.sagepub.com/journalsProdDesc.nav?prodId=Journal201617&level1=J00&cur rTree=Subjects&
Smart Growth News - Compilation of articles by state and date dealing with issues related to smart growth urban planning. http://www.smartgrowth.org/news/default.asp?res=1024
Smart Growth Resource Library: “a searchable catalogue of reports, websites, tools and case studies dating from 1997 until today.” http://www.smartgrowth.org/library/default.asp
Social Sciences Quarterly http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0038-4941
State and Local Government Review http://www.cviog.uga.edu/slgr/
Urban Studies http://www.sagepub.com/journalsProdAbsIdx.nav?prodId=Journal201866
Urban Affairs Review http://uar.sagepub.com/
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Chapter 6: Government and Public Services Awards
This section includes awards for public administration, planning, and public service programs, projects, or technologies. Award programs recognize outstanding work, which can suggest story ideas or contacts for expert opinions or story background and context.
American Planning Association (APA) Each year, APA recognizes outstanding efforts in planning and planning leadership. Award programs include: Journalism Awards “The APA Journalism Awards honors newspapers that advance city and regional planning in three categories: 1. Circulation below 50,000 2. Circulation of 50,000 to 100,000 3. Circulation above 100,000”
National Planning Excellence, Leadership, and Achievement Awards “These awards honor outstanding efforts in planning and planning leadership, including cutting-edge achievements and planning under difficult or adverse circumstances. We invite you to participate in celebrating the best of planning by nominating projects and individuals you think deserve such recognition.” Source: http://www.planning.org/awards/index.htm 12/10/08
American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) “ASPA's extensive award program advances excellence in public administration in the simplest and most effective way. … It identifies and illuminates government that works and government employees who work well.” Center for Accountability and Performance Organizational Leadership Award “Awarded to an organization, it recognizes outstanding applications of a systems approach to performance measurement that has resulted in a culture change, sustained improvements, and demonstrated positive effects on government performance and accountability. This award recognizes an organization rather than a person that has yielded outstanding results on a sustained basis. Preference will be given to an organization whose results have been measured and whose impact has been documented in the literature or at conferences.” Organizational Leadership Award Winners Source: http://www.aspanet.org/scriptcontent/index_awards_about.cfm#CAPO 10/27/08
Charles H. Levine Memorial Award for Excellence in Public Administration “This award, presented by ASPA and the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA), recognizes a public administration faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in three major areas of the field of teaching, research and service to the wider community.”
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Levine Memorial Award Winners Source: http://www.aspanet.org/scriptcontent/index_awards_about.cfm#levine 10/27/08
John W. Gaston, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service Management (ASPA) “This award is presented to a public manager for excellence in public service management, particularly in the areas of natural resource management or environmental protection. Selection criteria include demonstrated attention to strategy, structure, systems, shared values, and skills, but the bottom line criteria is the achievement of results that contribute to public safety, health, welfare, and the quality of the environment.” Source: http://www.aspanet.org/scriptcontent/index_awards_about.cfm#Gaston 10/27/08 Source: http://www.aspanet.org/scriptcontent/index_awards_main.cfm 10/27/09
Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) This website lists ACSP awards and provides a history of award recipients. Award programs include: Barclay Gibbs Jones Award for Best Dissertation in Planning “Recognizes superior scholarship in a doctoral dissertation completed by a student enrolled in an ACSP-member school. The committee seeks a thesis that is original, well written, employs methods elegantly, offers lessons pertinent to central issues in the field of planning, and provides guidance about how planners or governments should make choices. Nominees must have received the doctoral degree in the two years preceding the deadline.” Source: http://www.acsp.org/awards/award_Jones.html 12/02/08
Chester Rapkin Award for Best Paper in JPER “The Chester Rapkin Award for the Best Paper in the Journal of Planning Education and Research is awarded annually. All papers published in the Journal are automatically considered.” Source: http://www.acsp.org/awards/chester_rapkin_award_for_best_pa.htm 12/02/08
Distinguished Educator Award “The ACSP Distinguished Educator Award is presented in appreciation of service and contribution to the field of planning.” Criteria include scholarly contributions, teaching excellence, service to professional, governmental and academic organizations, and significant contributions to planning education or practice.” Source: http://www.acsp.org/awards/acsp_distinguished_educator.htm Source: http://www.acsp.org/awards/awards.html 12/02/08
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Chapter 6: Government and Public Services Conferences
This section lists conferences whose programs or proceedings may be helpful in identifying organizations and individuals knowledgeable about governance, planning, and public administration issues as sources for additional information.
47th Annual International Making Cities Livable Conference on True Urbanism: Cities for Health & Well-Being May 10-14, 2009 Portland, OR For more information, see http://www.livablecities.org/47ConfPortland.htm
The American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association January 3-5, 2009 San Francisco, CA For more information, see http://www.areuea.org/conferences/details.phtml?id=61
American Society for Public Administration March 20-24, 2009 Miami, FL For more information, see http://www.aspanet.org/2009conference/
Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) October 1-4, 2009 Crystal City, VA October 7-10, 2010 Minneapolis, MN For more information, see http://www.acsp.org/events/conferences.html
The Diverse Suburb: History, Politics, and Prospects (Hofstra University) October 22-29, 2009 Hempstead, NY For more information, see http://www.hofstra.edu/Community/culctr/culctr_events_suburb.html
Forging a New Housing Policy: Opportunity in the Wake of Crisis (Hofstra University) November 22, 2008 Hempstead, NY For more information, see http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/CSS/css_conf_112208.html
GIS in Public Health Conference (URISA) June 5-8, 2009 Providence, RI For more information, see http://www.urisa.org/conferences/health
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GIS in Transit Conference (URISA and the Center for Urban Transit Research) November 10-12, 2009 St. Petersburg, FL For more information, see http://www.urisa.org/gis_transit
New Partners for Smart Growth, Presented by the Local Government Commission January 22-24, 2009 Albuquerque, NM For more information, see http://www.newpartners.org/about.html
Urban Affairs Association March 4-7, 2009 Chicago, IL For more information, see http://www.udel.edu/uaa/annual_meeting/index.html
Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) Annual Conference and Exhibition October 7-10, 2008 New Orleans, LA September 29-October 2, 2009 Anaheim, CA For more information, see http://www.urisa.org/conferences/aboutannual
URISA Leadership Academy December 8-12, 2008 Seattle, WA For more information, see http://www.urisa.org/ula
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Chapter 7: Business and Economy Introduction
This Chapter 7 of the Resource Manual focuses on business and economy, looking at how population growth, land development, and open space issues intersect with topics like agriculture, business and workforce recruitment, community economic development, and real estate development.
This chapter is comprised of two sections, one on the agricultural sector and one on the economic and community development. Each section includes a primer providing definitions, best practices and other resources, directory of public agencies and private organizations whose missions relate to business and economy, plus links to archives, awards programs, and conferences that may be mined for story ideas or experts who can provide background information.
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Sections:
Agricultural Sector Primer ...... 2 Organizations ...... 12 Archives...... 27 Awards ...... 28 Conferences &Workshops ...... 29
Economic and Community Development Primer ...... 30 Organizations ...... 54 Archives...... 76 Awards ...... 77 Conferences &Workshops ...... 78
We welcome suggestions for additions to this and other chapters. (Please email suggestions to [email protected], with RGOS in the subject line.)
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Introduction Page 1 Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Primer This section includes definitions of business and economy terminology relevant to agriculture, as well as industry “best practices” and books and articles. Definitions, glossaries and topical overviews are listed first, followed by best practices and other resources. Please note, this Primer is not intended to be a comprehensive survey of the topics, but to provide a starting point for further exploration.
Definitions Agricultural Districts “A local government provides landowners in agricultural districts an exemption from local nuisance ordinances and may combine this with differential real estate property assessment rates (see above), limits on some other taxes, and water and sewer line requirements.” Source: http://northstar.sierraclub.org/campaigns/open-space/land- use/planningGlossary.html 4/14/09
Agricultural Glossary The National Agricultural Law Center at the University of Arkansas School of Law provides an extensive glossary of definitions and acronyms related to agriculture. Source: http://www.nationalaglawcenter.org/glossary/index.phtml 4/28/09
Agricultural Zoning “A local government ordinance limits nonfarm development. It can protect large areas of farmland at a low public cost. Types: exclusive agricultural zoning, large minimum lot size, area-based allocation (either fixed or sliding), and agricultural buffer zones.” Source: http://northstar.sierraclub.org/campaigns/open-space/land- use/planningGlossary.html 4/28/09
Alternative Farming/Alternative Agriculture “These are essentially synonymous terms encompassing a vast array of practices and enterprises, all of which are considered different from prevailing or conventional agricultural activities. They include: • nontraditional crops, livestock, and other farm products; • service, recreation, tourism, food processing, forest/woodlot, and other enterprises-based on farm and natural resources (ancillary enterprises); • unconventional production systems such as organic farming or aquaculture; or • direct marketing and other entrepreneurial marketing strategies.” Source: http://desearch.nal.usda.gov/cgi-bin/dexpldcgi?qry1709949326;67 4/28/09
Best Management Practices, Agricultural (BMPs) “BMPs were developed and implemented as a requirement of the 1977 amendments to the Clean Water Act. BMPs are established soil conservation practices that also provide water quality benefits. They include such practices as cover crops, green manure crops, and stripcropping to control erosion; and soil testing and targeting and timing of chemical applications (similar to IPM) to prevent the loss of nutrients and pesticides. District soil
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Primer 4/30/09 Page 2 conservation agents use BMPs in helping individual farmers develop conservation plans for their farms.” Source: http://desearch.nal.usda.gov/cgi-bin/dexpldcgi?qry1709949326;67 4/28/09
Community-Supported Agriculture “In basic terms, CSA consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, the community's farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual support and sharing the risks and benefits of food production. Typically, members or "share-holders" of the farm or garden pledge in advance to cover the anticipated costs of the farm operation and farmer's salary. In return, they receive shares in the farm's bounty throughout the growing season, as well as satisfaction gained from reconnecting to the land and participating directly in food production. Members also share in the risks of farming, including poor harvests due to unfavorable weather or pests. By direct sales to community members, who have provided the farmer with working capital in advance, growers receive better prices for their crops, gain some financial security, and are relieved of much of the burden of marketing.” Source: http://desearch.nal.usda.gov/cgi-bin/dexpldcgi?qry1709949326;67 4/28/09
Conservation Buffer Strips “Conservation Buffer Strips are areas or strips of land maintained in permanent vegetation, designed to intercept pollutants and erosion. Placed around fields, they can enhance wildlife habitat, improve water quality, and enrich aesthetics on farmlands. Various types of buffers include Contour Buffer Strips, Filter Strips, Riparian Forest Buffers, Field Borders, Windbreaks/Shelterbelts, Hedgerows, Grassed Waterways, and Alley Cropping.” Source: http://desearch.nal.usda.gov/cgi-bin/dexpldcgi?qry1709949326;67 4/28/09
Crop equivalency rating “Crop equivalency rating is a standard rating of the productivity of soils for agricultural production.” Source: http://northstar.sierraclub.org/campaigns/open-space/land- use/planningGlossary.html 4/14/09
Farm Property Preferential Tax Assessment “The local government allows a lower real estate property tax assessment on farmland that provides a modest incentive to keep land in commercial farming.” Source: http://northstar.sierraclub.org/campaigns/open-space/land- use/planningGlossary.html 4/14/09
Local/Community Food System “A community food system, also known as a local food system, "is a collaborative effort to integrate agricultural production with food distribution to enhance the economic, environmental, and social well-being of a particular place (i.e. a neighborhood, city, county or region). One of the primary assumptions underlying the sustainable diet concept is that foods are produced, processed, and distributed as locally as possible. This
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Primer 4/30/09 Page 3 approach supports a food system that preserves local farmland and fosters community economic viability, requires less energy for transportation, and offers consumers the freshest foods.” Source: http://desearch.nal.usda.gov/cgi-bin/dexpldcgi?qry1709949326;67 4/24/09
Open Space This term has many definitions, and local governments may adopt their own definitions as part of their ordinances. Here is one example: “Land set aside and permanently restricted for conservation, agriculture or recreation purposes by a municipality, nonprofit conservation organization or land trust, homeowners association, or person. Open Space may include woodlands, pasture, landscaped yards, gardens or play areas, golf courses, walking and riding trails, and similar areas as appropriate to the site, but shall not include structures such as tennis courts, buildings, swimming pools or other impervious areas. Open Space may be open for public use or access to such areas may be restricted.” Source: www.capecodcommission.org/bylaws/feedefine.html 4/14/09
Organic Farming “Organic agriculture is an ecological production management system that promotes and enhances biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity. It is based on minimal use of off-farm inputs and on management practices that restore, maintain and enhance ecological harmony. ‘Organic’ is a labeling term that denotes products produced under the authority of the Organic Foods Production Act. The principal guidelines for organic production are to use materials and practices that enhance the ecological balance of natural systems and that integrate the parts of the farming system into an ecological whole.” Source: http://desearch.nal.usda.gov/cgi-bin/dexpldcgi?qry1709949326;67 4/24/09
“Organic farming is a form of agriculture that relies on crop rotation, green manure, compost, biological pest control, and mechanical cultivation to maintain soil productivity and control pests, excluding or strictly limiting the use of synthetic fertilizers and synthetic pesticides, plant growth regulators, livestock feed additives, and genetically modified organisms.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_agriculture 4/15/09
Slow Food- “The Slow Food movement was founded by Carlo Petrini in Italy to combat fast food. It claims to preserve the cultural cuisine and the associated food plants and seeds, domestic animals, and farming within an ecoregion.” Chapters exist across the U.S., including the Charlotte region. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_food 4/14/09
Legislation and Regulations The Farm Bill “Federal farm support, food assistance, agricultural trade, marketing, and rural development policies are governed by a variety of separate laws. Although many of these
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Primer 4/30/09 Page 4 policies can be and sometimes are modified through freestanding authorizing legislation, or as part of other laws, the omnibus, multi-year farm bill provides an opportunity for policymakers to address agricultural and food issues more comprehensively. The omnibus farm bill is renewed about every five years. The omnibus nature of the farm bill can create a broader coalition of support among sometimes conflicting interests for policies that, individually, might not survive the legislative process. This same climate can also stir fierce competition for available funds.” Source: http://ncseonline.org/nle/crsreports/08July/RS22131.pdf 04/28/09
Farmland Information Center The Farmland Information Center’s website provides a collection of local, state and federal laws, administrative regulations, state executive orders and state attorney general opinions related to farmland protection. You will also find state constitutions and state legislatures. You can filter by state, topic and/or type of legal authority ("category"). Then you can sort the list by title or type of legal authority. Source: http://www.farmlandinfo.org/farmland_preservation_laws/ 4/15/09
NAFTA “Implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) began on January 1, 1994. This agreement will remove most barriers to trade and investment among the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Under the NAFTA, all non-tariff barriers to agricultural trade between the United States and Mexico were eliminated. In addition, many tariffs were eliminated immediately, with others being phased out over periods of 5 to 15 years. This allowed for an orderly adjustment to free trade with Mexico, with full implementation beginning January 1, 2008.” Source: http://www.fas.usda.gov/itp/Policy/NAFTA/nafta.asp 4/6/09
The National Agricultural Law Center The National Agricultural Law Center list all farm bill legislation as well as Agricultural Acts, Food Security, and Historical Farm legislation to name a few. Source: http://www.nationalaglawcenter.org/farmbills/ 4/14/09
Best Practices and Other Resources Back to School, Back to the Land (Growing for Market, Sept 15, 2005) “In North Carolina, community college students learn how to become small-scale farmers with an affordable, two-year program combining classroom and field experience.” This article by Benton Smith covers the sustainable agriculture program at the Chatham County campus of Central Carolina Community College in Pittsboro, NC. Source: www.growingformarket.com 10.15.07
Becoming a Localvore (Creative Loafing, July 25-July 31, 2007) This article by Tricia Childress anticipates the September, 2007 visit of nationally- recognized local foods guru Alice Waters to the Charlotte region, and describes the regional “eat local” scene. “One way to eat locally is to buy food from the area farmers markets…. Another method is to own a share in a local farm. Community Supported
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Primer 4/30/09 Page 5 Agriculture, or CSA, works like this: community members pay a farmer at the beginning of the growing season. The farmer then distributes the bounty of his fields with the members.” Source: http://charlotte.creativeloafing.com 10.15.07
Cost of Community Services, a Farmland Information Center Fact Sheet (American Farmland Trust) “Cost of Community Services (COCS) studies are a case study approach used to determine the average fiscal contribution of existing local land uses. A subset of the much larger field of fiscal analysis, COCS studies have emerged as an inexpensive and reliable tool to measure direct fiscal relationships. Their particular niche is to evaluate working and open lands on equal ground with residential, commercial and industrial land uses. COCS studies are a snapshot in time of costs versus revenues for each type of land use. They do not predict future costs or revenues or the impact of future growth. They do provide a baseline of current information to help local officials and citizens make informed land use and policy decisions.” Source: http://www.farmlandinfo.org/documents/27757/FS_COCS_11-02.pdf 12/18/08
The Eat-Local Backlash: If buying locally isn't the answer, then what is? (Grist, August 16, 2007) Phil Philpott examines the rise of anti-“locavore” sentiment (and media coverage) and argues for eating “regionally” rather than locally, using North Carolina’s varied micro- climates (from coastal to foothills) as an example of how to have extended seasonal variety without a high carbon footprint. Source: http://www.grist.org/ 10.15.07
Farm Fresh, Internet Direct (The Charlotte Observer, August 22, 2007) Lena Warmack writes about an Internet program that aims to connect Rutherford County, NC growers with regional buyers of locally-grown foods, including the over 1,400 restaurants in Charlotte. “The new web site is one of several efforts across the state … Organizations such as the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project in Asheville and Carolina Farm Stewardship Association in Pittsboro distribute printed food guides annually that list information such as farmers markets and sources for produce, dairy and meat products.” Source: http://www.charlotte.com/ 10/15/07
Food That Travels Well (The New York Times, August 6, 2007) “The term “food miles” – how far food has traveled before you buy it – has entered the enlightened lexicon.” James McWilliams’ article explores the pros and cons of evaluating food’s environmental impact by the distance it travels to from farm to table. Source: http://www.nytimes.com 10/20/07
Growing for Market “Growing for Market is America's most respected source of information about growing and selling vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, and plants. GFM is a monthly magazine about small-scale farming, sustainable agriculture and farm direct marketing. It covers
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Primer 4/30/09 Page 6 farmers markets, farm stands, Community Supported Agriculture, and selling locally to restaurants, supermarkets, natural food stores and florists. GFM covers cut flowers --one of the most profitable crops for local growers -- in every monthly issue.” Source: http://www.growingformarket.com/ 04/28/09
An Investigation of the Socio-Economic Aspects of Open Space and Agricultural Land Preservation (Journal of Sustainable Agriculture, Volume 30, Issue 3 August 2007) “In some regions of the United States, there is a growing concern with the development of farmlands for residential and commercial purposes. Where land becomes a precious commodity, many decisions about whether to preserve or sell are being made. This study investigates whether the decision to preserve is being made using insufficient criteria, in particular with the omission of socio-economic aspects. Using county-level data, regression analysis is used to determine whether significant relationships may exist between the amount of land preserved and socio-economic indicators. The results indicate that the amount of land preserved as a percentage of total county acreage is positively related to high incomes, high housing values, population growth, farmland prices, and the number of farms. In addition, the amount of land preserved as a percentage of total county acreage is negatively related to the county unemployment rate, the age of residents, and the percentage of African American residents. These results suggest that the socio-economic impacts associated with land preservation programs should be further investigated in net preservation benefits calculations. In particular, whether open space and farmland preservation programs should consider if they pose potential adverse impacts on minority and low-income residents.” Source: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a904332789~db=all~order=page 4/25/09
Is Whole Foods Wholesome? The dark secrets of the organic-food movement (Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive Co. LLC., March 17, 2006) This article by Field Malony questions whether “organic” foods imported from foreign countries are a more environmentally sound purchase than non-organic locally-grown foods. Source: http://www.slate.com 10/15/07
Land Prices and the Changing Geography of Southern Row Agriculture (Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs, Clemson University, July 1999.) “This report examines the urbanization that has driven up the cost of farmland in 12 Southern states. It looks at the implications for land use conversion, agricultural development, and community and rural development. The information allows states to evaluate what areas are still attractive to farming and to estimate the money required to protect this farmland by buying the development rights.” Source: http://www.strom.clemson.edu/publications/hite/rowcrop.pdf 4/20/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Primer 4/30/09 Page 7 Movement to eat locally grown food gains momentum in Wilmington (Wilmington Star News, October 18, 2007) For some, “ … buying from local farmers is an investment in the landscape in [the] local community, one where agriculture isn’t banished to distant industrialized farms,” reports Sam Scott. Examples include Wilmington-area individuals, but also grocery store chains. Source: http://www.wilmingtonstar.com 10/20/07
North Carolina’s Changing Agriculture (NC State Economist, July/August 2006) Blake Brown’s article examines the decline in traditional agricultural and the rise in “Value-Added” and “Alternative” agriculture in North Carolina. “Value added agriculture is usually defined as a process that adds value to a product at the farm level and helps the farmer capture a larger share of consumer expenditures …” Examples of alternative agriculture in North Carolina include specialty vegetables targeted to ethnic groups, organic produce, and medicinal herbs. The article closes with a discussion of opportunities and challenges presented by these changes in NC’s agriculture sector. Source: http://www.ag-econ.ncsu.edu 10/15/07
Open Space and Farmland (Smart Growth America) “Economic Benefits - Communities across the country have found that protecting open space, parks and farmland is a strategy that can be used to strengthen existing communities, attract businesses, and avoid the costs of urban and suburban sprawl. As part of a package of smart growth programs and policies, communities that offer a high quality of life including well-maintained neighborhood parks and extensive park systems consistently attract and retain businesses. For example, Portland, Oregon, which adopted extensive growth management practices beginning in the 1970s and invested in an extensive park system, has attracted numerous new companies, including Hewlett- Packard, Intel and Hyundai, which picked the city because its quality of life would be able to attract an educated workforce.” Source: http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/openspace.html 12/18/08
Organic Agriculture in North Carolina (NC State Economist. September-October, 2002) This issue of NC State Economist provides an overview of organic farming in North Carolina, reporting research results and describing new policies that may impact organic agriculture in NC. Source: http://www.ag-econ.ncsu.edu 10.15.07
PRO / CON: Should consumers buy only from small farms? (McClatchy-Tribune News Service, October 15, 2007) “YES: Buying organic can restore integrity to American food supply” – Ronnie Cummins argues the positive proposition. “NO: Foods from large-scale farms are just as safe, less costly” – Amy Kaleita argues the negative proposition. Source: http://www.charlotte.com 10./15/07
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Primer 4/30/09 Page 8 Regional Agricultural Strategy (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4, Fiscal Year 2008 Report) “The EPA Region 4 Agricultural Strategy provides coordination with EPA’s National Strategy for Agriculture, summarizes the Region’s priority activities related to agriculture, and describes the Region’s approach for working with agricultural interests to (1) reduce any adverse impacts from agricultural activities on the environment; (2) improve communications with agricultural interests regarding policies, rules, requirements, and programs; and (3) increase the Region’s understanding of agricultural perspectives on environmental issue. … As the Southeast continues to grow and urbanize, this land base is shrinking. Land conversion can have significant environmental impacts. In addition to the loss of food, fiber, feed and fuel production capabilities, conversion may also diminish myriad other amenities, such as open space, wildlife habitat, biodiversity, and carbon storage. Maintaining healthy farmlands and ranchlands is vital to the Region’s environmental and economic future.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/region4/agriculture/documents/Region4_AgStrategy_Final_060508.pdf 4/20/09
South Carolina Prime Lands Initiative (Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs, Clemson University, July 1998.) The Prime Lands Initiative was created to “… examine existing patterns of agriculture, forest and open space lands in South Carolina associated with area growth and development patterns. Over three years, the initiative’s team aims to fulfill seven objectives, each resulting in a product to be used in constructing future policy and practice: • Compare historic land use patterns with changes in land use and ownership patterns to produce a GIS atlas of regions undergoing dramatic land use-land cover changes with associate changes in population and economic characteristics; • Examine land values associated with recoverable rents from agriculture and forestlands to produce a report and trackable database on the stability of productive farm and forestlands in rapidly growing areas of the state along with an estimation of percent in prime lands likely to be converted in the foreseeable future; • Assess the perceived public values of open space lands in urbanized landscapes to produce a report assessing public attitudes toward and market value contribution of privately held lands; • Create a report summarizing the assessment of fiscal impacts of farm, forest and open space private lands in contrast with residential and commercial lands; • Produce a land tenure report on land conversion patterns from projected probable conversion of farm and forestlands to residential and commercial uses; • Assess and produce an atlas of the contribution of prime lands to the integrity of the regional ecosystem; and • Assess and identify policy options with the potential of sustaining farm, forest and open space lands to produce a matrix and description of land retention policies and options with an evaluation as to effectiveness based upon cost, beneficiaries, and case of administration, long term stability for maintaining land tenure.” Source: http://www.strom.clemson.edu/primelands/index.html 4/20/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Primer 4/30/09 Page 9 Value-Added and Alternative Agriculture (NC State University) This site is being developed by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and North Carolina Cooperative Extension to provide Cooperative Extension agents and specialists with information and resources that will help them help their clients develop value-added and alternative agricultural enterprises and diversify agricultural operations. Source: http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/value-added/ on 10/15/07
Voting With Your Trolley (The Economist, December 7, 2006) “HAS the supermarket trolley dethroned the ballot box? Voter turnout in most developed countries has fallen in recent decades, but sales of organic, FairTrade and local food – each with its own political agenda – are growing fast.” This article discusses the politics of voting with consumption rather than with boycotts (or non-consumption), and explores the pros and cons of organic, FairTrade, no-till, and local farming. Source: http://www.economist.com 10/20/07
What is Sustainable Agriculture? (National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service) “Sustainable agriculture is one that produces abundant food without depleting the earth’s resources or polluting its environment. It is agriculture that follows the principles of nature to develop systems for raising crops and livestock that are, like nature, self-sustaining. Sustainable agriculture is also the agriculture of social values, one whose success is indistinguishable from vibrant rural communities, rich lives for families on the farms, and wholesome food for everyone. But in the first decade of the 21st Century, sustainable agriculture, as a set of commonly accepted practices or a model farm economy, is still in its infancy—more than an idea, but only just. … Although sustainability in agriculture is tied to broader issues of the global economy, declining petroleum reserves, and domestic food security, its midwives were not government policy makers but small farmers, environmentalists, and a persistent cadre of agricultural scientists. These people saw the devastation that late 20th-Century farming was causing to the very means of agricultural production—the water and soil—and so began a search for better ways to farm, an exploration that continues to this day. … farms are biological systems, not mechanical ones, and they exist in a social context in ways that manufacturing plants do not. Through its emphasis on high production, the industrial model has degraded soil and water, reduced the biodiversity that is a key element to food security, increased our dependence on imported oil, and driven more and more acres into the hands of fewer and fewer “farmers,” crippling rural communities. … In recent decades, sustainable farmers and researchers around the world have responded to the extractive industrial model with ecology-based approaches, variously called natural, organic, low-input, alternative, regenerative, holistic, Biodynamic, biointensive, and biological farming systems. All of them, representing thousands of farms, have contributed to our understanding of what sustainable systems are, and each of them shares a vision of “farming with nature,” an agro-ecology that promotes biodiversity, recycles plant nutrients, protects soil from erosion, conserves and protects water, uses minimum tillage, and integrates crop and livestock enterprises on the farm.” Source: http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/sustagintro.pdf 4/24/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Primer 4/30/09 Page 10 You Are What You Grow (The New York Times Magazine, April 22, 2007) “A few years ago, an obesity researcher at the University of Washington named Adam Drewnowski ventured into the supermarket to solve a mystery. … how is it that today the people with the least amount of money to spend on food are the ones most likely to be overweight?” Michael Pollan traces the answer beyond the expected “imperishable packaged goods” to the Farm Bill’s subsidies for corn, rice, soybeans, and wheat and its influence on school lunches. He advocates for an “eater’s” food bill whose guiding principle is to change “… the rules of the game so as to promote the quality of our food (and farms) over and above its quantity.” Source: http://www.michaelpollan.com 10/15/07
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Primer 4/30/09 Page 11 Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations This section includes governmental agencies, foundations, educational institutions, non- profits, and other organizations whose central purpose relates to the agricultural sector of the economy, particularly in the context of growth and open space. Federal agencies are listed first, followed by state agencies and then private organizations at the national, state, and local level.
Federal Agencies U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20250 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome 4/14/09
Agricultural Research Services (USDA) Jamie L. Whitten Building 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington DC 20250
Agricultural Research Services Plant Science Research Unit 1419 Gardner Hall NC State University Raleigh, NC 27695 Source: http://www.ars.usda.gov/contactus/contactus.htm 4/14/09
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA) ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service P.O. Box 3657 Fayetteville, AR 72702 800-346-9140 Source: http://attra.ncat.org/ 04/28/09
Farm Services Agency – National Office U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Public Affairs Staff 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. STOP 0506 Washington, DC 20250-0506 Source: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=landing&topic=land ing 4/14/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 12 Farm Services Agency – North Carolina Office United States Department of Agriculture North Carolina State FSA Office 4407 Bland Road, Suite 175 Raleigh, NC 27609 (919) 875 - 4800 Source: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/stateoffapp?mystate=nc&area=home&subject=lan ding&topic=landing 4/14/09
Farm Services Agency – South Carolina Office United States Department of Agriculture 1927 Thurmond Mall, Suite 100 Columbia, SC 20201-2375 Telephone: (803) 806-3830 Facsimile: (803) 806-3839 Source: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/stateoffapp?mystate=sc&area=home&subject=land ing&topic=landing 4/14/09
National Agricultural Library “The National Agricultural Library is one of four national libraries of the United States, with locations in Beltsville, Maryland and Washington, D.C. It houses one of the world's largest and most accessible agricultural information collections and serves as the nexus for a national network of state land-grant and U.S. Department of Agriculture field libraries.” Contact: National Agricultural Library Abraham Lincoln Building 10301 Baltimore Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705-2351 Telephone: 301-504-5755 Source: http://www.nal.usda.gov/ 4/14/09
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) specializes in identifying resources about sustainable food systems and practices in support of USDA's effort to ensure a sustainable future for agriculture and farmers worldwide. Contact: Alternative Farming Systems Information Center National Agricultural Library 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 132 Beltsville, MD 20705 Telephone: 301-504-6559 (NAL/AFSIC) / 202-720-3434 Fax: 301-504-6927 (NAL/AFSIC) / 202-720-0342 (DCRC)
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 13 Source: http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?tax_level=1&info_center =2 4/24/09
National Agricultural Statistics Center (USDA) Mailing Address: USDA-NASS 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20250 Toll-Free Customer Service Line: (800) 727-9540 Email: [email protected] Media Inquiries Ellen Dougherty, Marketing Section Head Telephone: 202-690-8122 Krissy Young, Public Affairs Specialist Telephone: 202-690-8123 Historical Information Amanda Pomicter, Caudill Library Telephone: 202-690-8127 Source: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/South_Carolina/index.asp 4/15/09
Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA) Community Assistance and Farmland Preservation USDA, NRCS Business Tools Team 14th and Independence Ave., SW. Room 5109-South Building Washington, DC 20250 Telephone: 202-720-4527 Fax: 202-720-6559 Source: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/about/directory/programs.html 4/14/09
Rural Development, United State Department of Agriculture “Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America. Through our programs, we touch rural America in many ways. Our financial programs support such essential public facilities and services as water and sewer systems, housing, health clinics, emergency service facilities and electric and telephone service. We promote economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks and community-managed lending pools. We offer technical assistance and information to help agricultural and other cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their member services. And we provide technical assistance to help communities undertake community empowerment programs.” Contacts: Office of the Under Secretary USDA Rural Development, Room 205-W
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 14 Mail Stop 0107 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250-0107 Phone: (202) 720-4581 Fax: (202) 720-2080 National Rural Development Partnership The National Rural Development Partnership (NRDP) is a multi-faceted organization bringing together partners from all levels of government as well as private for profit and non-profit organizations to address the needs of rural America. Contact: Mary Randolph, Chair National Rural Development Center Wyoming Rural Development Council 214 W 15th Street Cheyenne, WY 82002 Telephone: 307-777-6430 Fax: 307-777-2935 Email: [email protected] USDA Contact John Wells 1400 Independence Avenue SW Room 4218 Washington DC 20250-3254 Telephone: 202-720-3951 Fax: 202-401-7311 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/nrdp/ 4/25/09
North Carolina Rural Development Council Mark A. Roberts, Executive Director North Carolina Rural Development Council 301 N. Wilmington Street 4301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4301 Phone: 919-733-3447 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/nrdp/state/state_profile/nc.html 4/25/09
South Carolina Rural Development Council Walter Harris, Executive Director SC Rural Development Council P.O. Box 23205 Columbia, SC 29224-2305 Phone: 803-788-5700 ext 43 Cell: 803-429-0854
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 15 E-mail: [email protected] Source: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/nrdp/state/state_profile/sc.html 4/25/09
Website: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ Source: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/index.html 11/11/08
State Agencies Center for Environmental Farming Systems (NC State University, NC A & T, NC Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services) “The Center for Environmental Farming Systems develops and promotes food and farming systems that protect the environment, strengthen local communities, and provide economic opportunities in North Carolina and beyond…..Located at the Cherry Research Farm near Goldsboro, CEFS began its sustainable agriculture programming in 1996. Today, CEFS is one of the nation’s largest centers for the study of environmentally sustainable farming practices.” Contact: Dr. Nancy Creamer, Director NCSU Dep't of Horticultural Science 224 Kilgore Hall Box 7609 Raleigh, NC 27695 Telephone: 919-515-9447 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 919-513-0954 Source: http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu/ 10/15/07
National Agricultural Law Center (University of Arkansas) “The National Agricultural Law Center is the only agricultural law research and information facility that is independent, national and international in scope, and directly connected to the national agricultural information network. The Center has expanded the scope of its coverage to include food law as it recognizes the expanding scope of agricultural law and its convergence with food law topics. The Center is staffed by a team of law and research professors, lawyers, other specialists, and graduate assistants from the University of Arkansas School of Law Graduate Program in Agricultural Law. In early 2003, pursuant to Congressional directive, the Center established a close working relationship with the Drake Agricultural Law Center at Drake University School of Law in Des Moines, Iowa. The blend of the Center's national and international agricultural and food law focus and Drake's concentration on state and local food policy issues has formed a creative environment of sharing that generates activities and projects designed to reach all members of the agricultural and food law communities.” Contact: National Agricultural Law Center University of Arkansas School of Law
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 16 107 Waterman Hall Fayetteville, AR 72701 Telephone: 479-575-7646 Fax: 479-575-5830 E-Mail: [email protected] Source: http://www.nationalaglawcenter.org/ 4/14/09
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service North Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at North Carolina's two land-grant institutions, NC State University and NC A&T State University, in all 100 counties and on the Cherokee Reservation. Contact: Contact information for each county may be found at the Cooperative Extension’s website http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/index.php?page=countycenters . Source: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/ 4/25/09
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Physical Address 2 West Edenton Street Raleigh, NC 27601 Telephone: 919-733-7125 Mailing Address: 1001 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1001 Source: http://www.ncgov.com/NCAgency.aspx 4/14/09
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Telephone: 919-733-4984 Fax: 919-715-3060 Source: http://www.enr.state.nc.us/ 4/14/09
South Carolina Department of Agriculture State Capitol Complex Wade Hampton Bldg., 5th Floor PO Box 11280 Columbia, SC 29211 Telephone: 803-734-2210 Fax: 803-734-2192 Source: http://agriculture.sc.gov/ 4/14/09
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: 803-898-DHEC (3432)
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South Carolina Cooperative Extension Service South Carolina Cooperative Extension is based at South Carolina’s two land-grant institutions, Clemson University and South Carolina State University, in all 46 counties, and at the five Research & Education Centers. It focuses on research-based information in agriculture, environment, food safety & nutrition, economic & community development, youth & families. Contact: Each county has an extension office and contact information is provided at http://www.clemson.edu/extension/ . Contact information for the Clemson Extension office is also at their website with specific contact information for each of their programs. Source: http://www.clemson.edu/extension/ 4/25/09
Private Organizations American Farmland Trust “Founded in 1980 by a group of farmers and conservationists concerned about the rapid loss of the nation's farmland to development, American Farmland Trust (AFT) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to protecting our nation's strategic agricultural resources. … Working with farmers and ranchers, political leaders and community activists, AFT has helped to permanently protect more than a million acres of America's best farm and ranch land. We have four key strategies for saving the land that sustains us: • Transform U.S. farm policy to strengthen the future of American agriculture; • Protect the best land by supporting effective state and local farmland protection initiatives; • Plan for agriculture to keep farming viable and help communities balance growth while protecting working land; • Keep the land healthy and productive by encouraging stewardship practices that safeguard our nation's natural resources.” Contact: John Scholl, President National Office 1200 18th Street, NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: 202-331-7300 Southeast Office 24 Court Square NW, Suite 203 Graham, NC 27253 Telephone: 336-221-0707 Source: http://www.farmland.org/ 10/15/07
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 18 Center for Agriculture in the Environment The Center for Agriculture in the Environment was jointly created by American Farmland Trust and Northern Illinois University in 1991 to help protect America’s agricultural lands and to encourage healthy farming practices. This unique collaboration created a public policy research center with roots in both the private, nonprofit world and the academic community. To achieve its mission CAE works closely with the academic, environmental and agricultural communities to raise awareness of issues by providing research and strong academic arguments for wise public policy. It addition to its research, CAE oversees and provides support for it affiliated center and organizes worksops and symposia. Contact: Ann Sorensen Email: [email protected] Center for Agriculture in the Environment 148 North 3rd Street Dekalb, IL 60115 Phone: (815) 753-9347 Source: http://www.aftresearch.org/ 4/15/09
Farmland Information Center The Farmland Information Center (FIC) is a clearinghouse for information about farmland protection and stewardship. It is a partnership between the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and American Farmland Trust. The FPPA was the first federal law to address the loss of productive agricultural land to non-farm development. Its purpose is to minimize the extent to which federal programs contribute to the unnecessary conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses. It also creates a public education role for USDA by directing the Secretary of Agriculture to "…designate one or more farmland information centers to serve as central depositories and distribution points for information on farmland issues, policies, programs, technical principles, and innovative actions or proposals by local and State governments." The FIC is an outcome of that directive. Contact: Farmland Information Center 1 Short Street, Suite 2 Northampton, MA 01060 Phone: (413) 586-4593 Source: http://www.farmlandinfo.org/ 4/15/09
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) “Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) is a nonprofit organization that supports farmers and rural communities in the mountains of Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians by providing education, mentoring, promotion, web resources, and community and policy development. … Our mission is to create and expand regional community-based and integrated food systems that are locally owned and controlled, environmentally sound, economically viable and health-promoting. Our
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 19 vision is a future food system throughout the mountains of North Carolina and the southern Appalachians that provides a safe and nutritious food supply for all segments of society; that is produced, marketed and distributed in a manner that enhances human and environmental health; and that adds economic and social value to rural and urban communities.” Contact: Charlie Jackson, Executive Director Phone: 828-236-1282 x105 729 Haywood Rd. #3 Asheville, NC 28806 Phone: (828) 236-1282 Fax: (828) 236-1280 Source: http://www.asapconnections.org/ 10.15.07
Bullit Foundation “The Foundation supports land-use policies that protect environmentally sensitive areas; accommodate the needs of agriculture, fisheries, and forestry; and promote compact communities in which residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, and civic functions are integrated. The Foundation seeks to minimize population growth and it favors land use policies that encourage most people to reside and work in urban areas. The Foundation supports transportation systems that minimize energy use and pollution, and that are designed to serve the long-term needs of the region.” Contact: Amy Solomon Bullit Foundation 1212 Minor Avenue Seattle, WA 98101-2825 Telephone: 206-343-0807 Fax: 206-343-0807 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.bullitt.org/ 02/02/2007
Charlotte Local Food “Charlotte Local Food: slowing down to enjoy food, farms, & friends in the NC central piedmont”. Lists local food links, local farmers markets, CSAs (community supported agriculture). Contact: Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.charlottelocalfood.com/ 4/14/09
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association “CFSA's Mission is: to promote local and organic agriculture in the Carolinas by inspiring, educating and organizing farmers and consumers. … CFSA's Vision is: A regional food system that is good for the farmer, the consumer, and the environment. … CFSA is a membership-based organization of more than 900 farmers, processors,
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 20 gardeners, businesses and individuals in North and South Carolina who are committed to sustainable agriculture and the development of locally-based, organic food systems. … With an increase in members, CFSA is becoming more regionalized with six local chapters across the Carolinas. These chapters develop educational programs, work on local solutions to pressing environmental and social problems, and provide a direct and lively way for members to interact throughout the year with others committed to healthy food and farms in their region. … CFSA provides support of local and organic food systems through promotion and marketing assistance; education and advocacy efforts; and information sharing/networking.” Contact: Carolina Farm Stewardship Association PO Box 448 Pittsboro, NC 27312 Telephone: 919-542-2402 Fax: 919-542-7401 Source: http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/ 10/15/07
Central Carolina Community College Sustainable Agriculture Program “As a pioneer in innovative curriculum programs for the community college system, CCCC scored another winning effort with the establishment of its Sustainable Agriculture program in 2002. Developed in partnership with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension and with input from the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association, the curriculum is about better growing methods.” Contact: Robin Kohanowich 764 West Street Pittsboro, NC 27312-8822 Email: [email protected] Phone: 919-542-6495 ext. 229 Source: http://www.cccc.edu/curriculum/majors/sustainableagriculture/ 04/28/09
Farmers Fresh Market “Farmers Fresh Market is a virtual "Farmers Market" for local farmers. We are creating a sustainable food system linking growers, chefs and local distributors into a community of partners. Farmers Fresh Market's registered Buyer partners can access our website and place all of their orders online. Our Grower partners process the orders and we deliver direct to the Buyers. At present, the Farmers Fresh Market is serving Producers and Buyers in the Rutherford County NC area and Charlotte NC areas. The Farmers Fresh Market's goal is to provide the best, freshest, most flavorful, naturally grown produce to chefs and produce buyers in our local area.” Contact: 146 North Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: 828-288-1650 Fax 828-288-1651 Source: http://www.farmersfreshmarket.org/home.php 04/28/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 21 Lincoln Institute of Land Policy “A leading resource for policy makers and practitioners, the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy addresses issues involving the use, regulation and taxation of land. … The Institute improves the dialogue about urban development, the built environment, and tax policy in the United States and abroad. Through research, training, conferences, demonstration projects, publications, and multi-media, the Lincoln Institute provides the highest quality, non-partisan analysis and evaluation for today's regulatory, planning, and policy decisions. … Our work is organized into four areas of study: • Economic and Community Development • Planning and Urban Form • Valuation and Taxation • International Studies” Contact: Gregory K. Ingram, President and CEO Lincoln Institute of Land Policy 113 Brattle Street Cambridge, MA 02138-3400 Telephone: 617-661-3016 or 800-LAND-USE (800-526-3873) Fax: 661-7235 or 800-LAND-944 (800-526-3944) Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.lincolninst.edu/pubs/landlines.asp Source: http://www.lincolninst.edu/ 02/02/07
LocalHarvest “LocalHarvest is America's #1 organic and local food website. We maintain a definitive and reliable "living" public nationwide directory of small farms, farmers markets, and other local food sources. Our search engine helps people find products from family farms, local sources of sustainably grown food, and encourages them to establish direct contact with small farms in their local area. Our online store helps small farms develop markets for some of their products beyond their local area.” Contact: Erin Barnett, Director Email: [email protected] LocalHarvest 220 21st Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Telephone: 831-475-8150 Fax: 831-401-2418 Source: http://www.localharvest.org/about.jsp
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) “The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is a national alliance of farm, rural development, and conservation groups that organized in 1988 to affect federal agriculture policy. NSAC member groups advance common positions to support small and mid-size family farms, protect natural resources, promote healthy rural communities, and provide nutritious and healthy food to consumers. By bringing grassroots
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 22 perspectives to the table normally dominated by big business, NSAC levels the playing field and gives voice to sustainable and organic farmers. … NSAC’s vision of agriculture is one where a safe, nutritious, ample, and affordable food supply is produced by a legion of family farmers who make a decent living pursuing their trade, while protecting the environment, and contributing to the strength and stability of their communities. … The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition: • gathers input from sustainable and organic farmers and ranchers, and from a diverse group of grassroots farm, rural, and conservation organizations that work directly with farmers; • develops policy through participatory issue committees that involve NSAC member organizations and allies; • provides direct representation in Washington, D.C. on behalf of its membership to members of Congress and other federal administrative offices, such as USDA and EPA; and • builds the power of the sustainable agriculture movement by strengthening the capacity of its member groups to promote citizen engagement in the policy process.” Contact: Aimee Witteman, Director Email: [email protected] National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition 110 Maryland Avenue NE Washington, D.C. 20002 Telephone: 202-547-5754 Fax: 202-547-1837 Email: [email protected] Source: http://sustainableagriculture.net/ 4/25/09
Rodale Institute “Rodale Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates global solutions from the ground up. Our soil scientists and a cooperating network of researchers have documented that organic farming techniques offer the best solution to global warming and famine. We were founded in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, in 1947 by organic pioneer J.I. Rodale. Our Farming Systems Trial®, the longest-running U.S. study comparing organic and conventional farming techniques, is the basis for our practical training to thousands of farmers in Africa, Asia and the Americas. Our findings are clear: A global organic transformation will mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in our atmosphere and restore soil fertility. Our mission: We improve the health and well-being of people and the planet.” Contact: Rodale Institute 611 Siegfriedale Road Kutztown, PA 19530-9320 USA Telephone: 610-683-1400 Fax: 610-683-8548 Source: http://www.rodaleinstitute.org/
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 23 The New Farm “The Rodale Institute®, a global leader in regenerative agriculture, is devoted to innovative agriculture research, outreach and training through The New Farm® programs. The Institute works with people worldwide to achieve a regenerative food system that renews and improves environmental and human health, working with the philosophy that ‘Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People®’.....The Institute’s web site, www.NewFarm.org reaches a global community of food producers to exchange valuable “farmer-to-farmer know-how.” NewFarm.org presents expert resources for crop and livestock production, direct marketing, local food systems, policy campaigns and community-building collaborations. NewFarm.org is an electronic magazine covering the successes and challenges of organic and sustainable farming nationwide and beyond. At NewFarm.org, the mission is to inform, encourage, equip and inspire farmers with the support they need to take the important transition steps toward regenerative agriculture.” Source: http://www.newfarm.org/ 10/15/07
Rural Advancement Foundation International USA “RAFI-USA is dedicated to community, equity and diversity in agriculture. While focusing on North Carolina and the southeastern United States, we also work nationally and internationally. RAFI-USA is playing a leadership role in responding to major agricultural trends and creating a movement among farm, environmental and consumer groups to: Promote sustainable agriculture Strengthen family farms and rural communities Protect the diversity of plants, animals and people Ensure responsible use of new technologies” Contact: Linda Shaw, Director Email: [email protected] Phone: 919-542-1396 ext. 203 Rural Advancement Foundation International USA PO Box 640 Pittsboro, NC 27312 Telephone: 919-542-1396 Fax: 919-542-0069 Source: http://www.rafiusa.org/ 10/15/07
Slow Food International “Slow Food works to defend biodiversity in our food supply, spread taste education and connect producers of excellent foods with co-producers through events and initiatives. … Slow Food believes the enjoyment of excellent food and drink should be combined with efforts to save the countless traditional grains, vegetables, fruits, animal breeds and food products that are disappearing due to the prevalence of convenience food and industrial agribusiness. Through the Ark of Taste and Presidia project (supported by the Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity) and Terra Madre, Slow Food seeks to protect our invaluable food heritage. … By reawakening and training their senses, Slow Food helps people
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 24 rediscover the joys of eating and understand the importance of caring where their food comes from, who makes it and how it’s made. Convivium activities introduce local foods and producers to both members and non-members, while Taste Workshops offer guided tastings with food experts. School initiatives like convivium school gardens offer our youngest eaters hands-on learning experiences about the food they eat and grow themselves. … Slow Food created the University of Gastronomic Science to offer a multidisciplinary academic program in the science and culture of food. UNISG is another way in which Slow Food brings together the innovations and research of the academic and scientific world and the traditional knowledge of farmers and food producers. … Slow Food organizes fairs, markets and events locally and internationally to showcase products of excellent gastronomic quality and to offer discerning consumers the opportunity to meet producers. For more information about events like Salone del Gusto, Cheese, Slow Fish, Aux Origine du Goût and A Taste of Slow, visit the Events listings.” (Contact information not available on website) Source: http://www.slowfood.com/ 10/15/07
Slow Food USA “Slow Food USA seeks to create dramatic and lasting change in the food system. We reconnect Americans with the people, traditions, plants, animals, fertile soils and waters that produce our food. We inspire a transformation in food policy, production practices and market forces so that they ensure equity, sustainability and pleasure in the food we eat. … Food is a common language and a universal right. Slow Food USA envisions a world in which all people can eat food that is good for them, good for the people who grow it and good for the planet.” Contact: Josh Viertel, President Email: [email protected] 20 Jay Street, Suite M04 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Tel: 718 260-8000 or 877-SlowFood Fax: 718 260-8068 Slow Food Charlotte “The culture of food connects us with our communities and our traditions. Slow Food works to build those communities and preserve the traditions of the table. From local and regional heirloom fruits and vegetables, to farmhouse cheeses, rare animal breeds and handcrafted wine and beer, Slow Food is dedicated to joining farms to markets and marrying soulful pleasure to the table. Carlo Petrini, Slow Food's founder says, "Taste is pleasure that reasons." Our tastes are our preferences -- and we take our preferences to the marketplace. … When we support our local farms, they grow. Charlotte is fortunate to have local and regional food producers that populate our seasonal markets as well as a many excellent restaurants. Slow Food Charlotte is dedicated to events that educate the palate, connect the community and explore the celebration of food. Slow down so you don't miss the friends and experiences that await you.” Source: http://slowfoodcharlotte.org/ 10/15/07 Source: http://slowfoodusa.org 4/29/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 25 South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture “The South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture consists of a diversified group of business people representing various areas and organizations directly associated with agriculture within the state. Members have a vested interest in agriculture in South Carolina and are dedicated to improving an already strong state agriculture.” Contact: Ronnie Summers, President AgSouth Farm Credit, ACA PO Box 470 Orangeburg, SC 29113 TL: 803-268-2481 FX: 803-536-9851 Email: [email protected] Source: http://scadvocates4ag.org/ 4/6/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Organizations 4/30/09 Page 26 Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Archives This section lists archives or libraries dedicated to reports or other publications on the agricultural sector of the economy, and may be mined for story ideas.
American Farmland Trust This site archives federal updates by topic: AFT Farm Policy Activity, Budget and Appropriations – Conservation, Budget and Appropriations- General, Farm Policy – General, and Federal Tax Policy. Source: http://www.farmland.org/programs/federal/Federal_Updates/2005ARCHIVE.asp 4/23/09
National Agricultural Law Center Archive The Law Center provides a Federal Register Digest Archive and has case law indices, case summaries, a state law clearinghouse and USDA Judicial Officer decisions. Source: http://www.nationalaglawcenter.org/reporter/registerdigest/archive/ 4/23/09
U.S. Department of Agriculture Newsroom Archive The USDA provides an archive of their Economic Research Service newsroom that is searchable either by topic area or date. Source: http://www.ers.usda.gov/news/archive.htm 4/23/09
U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service Archive Source: http://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Hawaii/Publications/Archive/index.asp 4/23/09
U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Archive Source: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/search.asp?site=NRCS&ct=ALL&qu=archive 4/23/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Archives 4/30/09 Page 27 Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Awards This section includes awards for agriculture, especially as relates to sustainability and the economics of agriculture. In addition to recognizing outstanding work, they can be mined for story ideas.
First Annual Growing Green Awards -Awards to Honor Extraordinary Contributions in Sustainable Food “A $10,000 cash prize will be awarded in the Food Producer category. Nominations are due by February 6, 2009. Michael Pollan and other distinguished sustainable food leaders to select winners. The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) announces its first annual Growing Green Awards to recognize individuals that have demonstrated original leadership in the field of sustainable food. Through this national award, NRDC will recognize extraordinary contributions that advance ecologically integrated farming practices, climate stewardship, water stewardship, farmland preservation, and social responsibility from farm to fork.” Source: http://www.freshplaza.com/news_detail.asp?id=36669 4/13/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Awards 4/30/09 Page 28 Chapter 7: Business and Economy Agricultural Sector Conferences This section lists conferences whose programs or proceedings may be helpful in identifying organizations and individuals knowledgeable about sustainable agriculture and agricultural economics as sources for additional information.
23rd Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference (Carolina Farm Stewardship Association) October 31-November 2, 2008 Anderson SC Source: http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/sac07/index.html 11.01.07
The Third National Conference on Facilitating Sustainable Agriculture Education (Sustainable Agriculture Education Association (SAEA)) July 15-17, 2009 Ames, Iowa Source: http://sustainableaged.org/2009Conference/tabid/89/Default.aspx 4/27/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Agricultural Sector Conferences Page 29 Chapter 7: Business and Economy Ec. & Community Development Primer This section includes definitions of economic and community development, as well as industry “best practices”, books and articles. Definitions, glossaries and overviews are listed first, followed by important legislation and regulations, and then best practices and other resources.
Definitions BusinessDictionary.com (WebFinance, Inc.) “BusinessDictionary.com features over 20,000 definitions and over 115,000 links between related terms providing a clear and concise description of any and all business terms.” Source: http://www.businessdictionary.com/ 12/16/08
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Program (HUD) “The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. Beginning in 1974, the CDBG program is one of the longest continuously run programs at HUD. The CDBG program provides annual grants on a formula basis to 1180 general units of local government and States. The program areas are: Entitlement Communities, State Administered CDBG, Section 108 Loan Guaranteed Program, JUD Administered Small Cities, Insular Areas, Disaster Recovery Assistance, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Colonias, and Renewal Communities/ Empowerment Zones/ Enterprise Communities.” Source: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/ 4/6/09
Community Economic Development (CED) “Community economic development is the process by which local people build organizations and partnerships that interconnect profitable business with other interests and values - for example, skills and education, health, housing, and the environment. In CED a lot more people get involved, describing how the community should change. A lot more organizations look for ways to make their actions and investments reinforce the wishes and intentions of the whole community. Business becomes a means to accumulate wealth and to make the local way of life more creative, inclusive, and sustainable - now and 20 or 30 years from now.” Source: http://www.cedworks.com/CEDdefinition.html 4/6/09
“(CED) is action taken locally by a community to provide economic opportunities and improve social conditions in a sustainable way. Often CED initiatives aim to improve the lot of those who are disadvantaged. An aspect of “localizing economics,” CED is a community-centered process that blends social and economic development to foster the economic, social, ecological and cultural well-being of communities.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_economic_development 4/6/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 30 Conservation-based Affordable Housing (CBAH) “Conservation-based affordable housing (CBAH) is a strategy that merges the goals of affordable housing and land conservation to create high-quality neighborhoods for residents who might not otherwise be able to afford a home. CBAH preserves open space (including forests, streams, wetlands and other key amenities) by clustering the homes and allowing large swaths of open space to remain. This results in such benefits as: less impervious surface (and therefore, less pollutant runoff), more open space and natural areas preserved and higher aesthetic and recreational values.....If this type of development is coupled with affordable housing, the benefits are even greater. Clustering homes reduces the overall cost of development—infrastructure, landscaping and maintenance costs are all lessened. If applicable, conservation easements or other types of conservation funding can be used to preserve the remaining open space and lower the cost of development even further.” Source: http://www.ncinitiative.org/enewsletter/2007/fall/page4.htm 4/22/09
Economic growth “Economic growth is the increase in the amount of the goods and services produced by an economy over time. It is conventionally measured as the percent rate of increase in real gross domestic product, or real GDP. Growth is usually calculated in real terms, i.e. inflation-adjusted terms, in order to net out the effect of inflation on the price of the goods and services produced. In economics, "economic growth" or "economic growth theory" typically refers to growth of potential output, i.e., production at "full employment," which is caused by growth in aggregate demand or observed output.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_growth 4/6/09
“Increase in a country's productive capacity, as measured by comparing gross national product (GNP) in an year with the GNP in the previous year. Increase in the capital stock, advances in technology, and improvement in the quality and level of literacy are considered to be the principal causes of economic growth. In recent years, the idea of 'sustainable development' has brought in additional factors such as environmentally sound processes that must be taken into account in growing an economy.” Source: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/economic-growth.html 4/6/09
Employment Statistics The Charlotte Regional Indicator’s Project website provides statistics on civilian labor force, unemployment rates, and industry employment for the 14-county region.
“Civilian Labor Force-The civilian workforce measures how many people are working or looking for work. This measure focuses on the size and work status of the civilian labor force — numbers employed and unemployed and the unemployment rate for each county, the region and the Combined Statistical Area for 1990, 1995 and 2000 to 2006.....These data look at the work status of people who live in the region. These figures do not provide information about the number
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 31 of jobs in the region. Other indicators such as employment by industry, average annual wage by industry and number of business establishments help gauge the number of jobs in the region. Thus, the size of the civilian workforce is not the same as total employment by industry and the two figures are not directly comparable. Employment by Industry is a measure of jobs categorized by industry for the years 2000 through 2005, using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the North Carolina Employment Security Commission and the South Carolina Employment Security Commission. Measuring jobs by industry provides insight into the nature of the region’s economy and how the counties of the region differ. Examining these data over time provides insight into how the counties’ economies are changing. Labor Force Employment numbers indicate how many people have jobs. Measurements of the labor force and its employment status are critical to understanding the viability of the region’s economy Unemployment Rate is a simple ratio of the number of unemployed to the total civilian workforce.” Source: http://www.ui.uncc.edu/en/49/default.aspx 4/15/09
Empowerment Zone “The Empowerment Zone Program consists of three congressional designations. The Renewal Communities (RCs), Empowerment Zones (EZs) and Enterprise Communities (ECs) are highly distressed urban and rural communities who may be eligible for a combination of grants, tax credits for businesses, bonding authority and other benefits. Highly distressed refers to communities who have experienced poverty and/or high outmigration based upon definitions in the law. These designations, RCs, EZs and ECs were awarded in three competitions since 1994. The program ends on December 31, 2009. This program is primarily managed through partnerships between the local entity and either the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for RCs and urban areas or US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for rural EZs and ECs.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empowerment_Zone 4/10/09
“The Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community (EZ/EC) program was established in the Fall of 1993 under the Federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and is the capstone of the Clinton Administration community revitalization strategy. The program is designed to empower people and communities across the United States by inspiring Americans to work together to develop a strategic plan designed to create jobs and opportunities in our nation's most impoverished urban and rural areas.” Source: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ez/history.asp 4/10/09 (see also Renewal Communities)
Labor force “Labor force measures are based on the civilian non-institutional population 16 years old and over. Excluded are persons under 16 years of age, all persons confined to institutions
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 32 such as nursing homes and prisons, and persons on active duty in the Armed Forces. the labor force is made up of the employed and the unemployed. The remainder—those who have no job and are not looking for one—are counted as "not in the labor force." Many who are not in the labor force are going to school or are retired. Family responsibilities keep others out of the labor force.” Source: http://www.bls.gov/cps/cps_htgm.htm 4/10/09
Local Economic Development (The World Bank) “Local economic development (LED) offers local government, the private and not-for- profit sectors, and local communities the opportunity to work together to improve the local economy. It focuses on enhancing competitiveness, increasing sustainable growth and ensuring that growth is inclusive. LED encompasses a range of disciplines including physical planning, economics and marketing. It also incorporates many local government and private sector functions including environmental planning, business development, infrastructure provision, real estate development and finance. ” Source: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTURBANDEVELOPMENT/E XTLED/0,,menuPK:341145~pagePK:149018~piPK:149093~theSitePK:341139,00.html 11/22/08
Glossary of Local Economic Development Terms (The World Bank) “Local Economic Development (LED) has its own language and terminology. Terms such as capacity building, empowerment, indigenous development and social capital are common and are used by a variety of actors in the local economic development field. However, many of the terms surrounding local economic development require a considerable amount of interpretation, comprehension and negotiation when applied ‘on the ground’ in different institutional settings.” Source: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTURBANDEVELOP MENT/EXTLED/0,,contentMDK:20273793~menuPK:402647~pagePK:148956~p iPK:216618~theSitePK:341139,00.html 11/22/08
Neighborhood Stabilization Plan (The North Carolina Community Development Initiative, Inc.) “The NSP is a new program that was authorized by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA). HERA provides for a special, one time appropriation of $3.92 billion to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to be used to help address the increasing problem of abandoned and foreclosed properties in communities across the country. Although the NSP has special rules, the funds are treated as Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.” Source: http://www.ncinitiative.org/home.cfm 4/22/09
Public-Private Partnerships (National Council for Public Private Partnerships) “Public Private Partnerships Defined: A Public-Private Partnership is a contractual agreement between a public agency (federal, state or local) and a private sector entity.
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 33 Through this agreement, the skills and assets of each sector (public and private) are shared in delivering a service or facility for the use of the general public. In addition to the sharing of resources, each party shares in the risks and rewards potential in the delivery of the service and/or facility.” This website goes on to list six keys to successful public-private partnerships. Source: http://www.ncppp.org/howpart/index.shtml 11/21/08
Renewal Communities “Renewal Communities (RCs) and Empowerment Zones (EZs) are distressed urban and rural communities where qualifying businesses are eligible for billions of dollars in tax incentives. The Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Agriculture (USDA) have designated RCs and EZs in three competitions since 1994. Currently, there are 40 HUD RCs, 28 of which are in urban areas and 12 in rural communities. There are 30 HUD EZs, all of which are in urban areas. There are 10 USDA EZs in rural communities only. A couple RCs have as few as approximately 100 businesses, while several RCs and EZs have more than 5,000 businesses. No RC or EZ has a population greater than 200,000.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewal_community 4/10/09 (See also Empowerment Zones)
Social Economy “Social economy refers to a third sector in economies between the private sector and business or, the public sector and government. It includes organizations such as cooperatives, non-governmental organizations and charities.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Economy 4/17/09
Tax Increment Financing “Tax Increment Financing, or TIF, is a public financing method which has been used for redevelopment and community improvement projects in many countries including the United States for more than 50 years. With federal and state sources for redevelopment generally less available, TIF has become an often-used financing mechanism for municipalities. TIF is a tool to use future gains in taxes to finance the current improvements that will create those gains. When a public project such as a road, school, or hazardous waste cleanup is carried out, there is often an increase in the value of surrounding real estate, and perhaps new investment (new or rehabilitated buildings, for example). This increased site value and investment generates increased tax revenues. The increased tax revenues are the "tax increment." Tax Increment Financing dedicates tax increments within a certain defined district to finance debt issued to pay for the project. TIF is designed to channel funding toward improvements in distressed or underdeveloped areas where development would not otherwise occur. TIF creates funding for public projects that may otherwise be unaffordable to localities.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tax_increment_financing 4/17/09
What is Sustainable Agriculture? (National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service) “Sustainable agriculture is one that produces abundant food without depleting the earth’s resources or polluting its environment. It is agriculture that follows the principles of nature to
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 34 develop systems for raising crops and livestock that are, like nature, self-sustaining. Sustainable agriculture is also the agriculture of social values, one whose success is indistinguishable from vibrant rural communities, rich lives for families on the farms, and wholesome food for everyone. But in the first decade of the 21st Century, sustainable agriculture, as a set of commonly accepted practices or a model farm economy, is still in its infancy—more than an idea, but only just...... Although sustainability in agriculture is tied to broader issues of the global economy, declining petroleum reserves, and domestic food security, its midwives were not government policy makers but small farmers, environmentalists, and a persistent cadre of agricultural scientists. These people saw the devastation that late 20th-Century farming was causing to the very means of agricultural production—the water and soil—and so began a search for better ways to farm, an exploration that continues to this day...... Conventional 20th-Century agriculture took industrial production as its model, and vertically-integrated agri-business was the result. The industrial approach, coupled with substantial government subsidies, made food abundant and cheap in the United States. But farms are biological systems, not mechanical ones, and they exist in a social context in ways that manufacturing plants do not. Through its emphasis on high production, the industrial model has degraded soil and water, reduced the biodiversity that is a key element to food security, increased our dependence on imported oil, and driven more and more acres into the hands of fewer and fewer “farmers,” crippling rural communities...... In recent decades, sustainable farmers and researchers around the world have responded to the extractive industrial model with ecology-based approaches, variously called natural, organic, low-input, alternative, regenerative, holistic, Biodynamic, biointensive, and biological farming systems. All of them, representing thousands of farms, have contributed to our understanding of what sustainable systems are, and each of them shares a vision of “farming with nature,” an agro-ecology that promotes biodiversity, recycles plant nutrients, protects soil from erosion, conserves and protects water, uses minimum tillage, and integrates crop and livestock enterprises on the farm. Source: http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/PDF/sustagintro.pdf 4/24/09
Workforce “Definition 1 - Total number of a country's population employed in the armed forces and civilian jobs, plus those unemployed people who are actually seeking paying work. Definition 2 - Total number of employee (usually excluding the management) on an employer's payroll.” Source: http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/workforce.html 4/14/09
Workforce Development “Workforce development is the general term used to describe activities and services designed to increase individuals’ employment and earning potential, such as job-search and placement assistance, career counseling, training and other job preparation activities. Workforce development also is sometimes called workforce investment or employment services.” Source: http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/workingpartners/dfworkforce/dfwf_wfd.asp 12/18/08
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 35 Legislation and Regulations Community Development (US Code Title 42, Chapter 69) “Title 42--The Public Health and Welfare, Chapter 69--Community Development, Sec. 5301. Congressional findings and declaration of purpose. … The Congress finds and declares that the Nation's cities, towns, and smaller urban communities face critical social, economic, and environmental problems arising in significant measure from-- (1) the growth of population in metropolitan and other urban areas, and the concentration of persons of lower income in central cities; (2) inadequate public and private investment and reinvestment in housing and other physical facilities, and related public and social services, resulting in the growth and persistence of urban slums and blight and the marked deterioration of the quality of the urban environment; and (3) increasing energy costs which have seriously undermined the quality and overall effectiveness of local community and housing development activities. … The primary objective of this chapter and of the community development program of each grantee under this chapter is the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.” Source: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/rulesandregs/laws/sec5301.cfm 3/13/09
Community Reinvestment Act “The Community Reinvestment Act is intended to encourage depository institutions to help meet the credit needs of the communities in which they operate, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, consistent with safe and sound operations. It was enacted by the Congress in 1977 (12 U.S.C. 2901) and is implemented by Regulation BB (12 CFR 228). The regulation was substantially revised in May 1995, and was most recently amended in August 2005.” Source: http://www.federalreserve.gov/dcca/cra/ 4/28/09
HOME Laws “TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE, CHAPTER 130--NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING, SUBCHAPTER II--INVESTMENT IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING, Sec. 203. Purposes. The purposes of this subchapter are-- 1. to expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing, with primary attention to rental housing, for very low-income and low-income Americans; 2. to mobilize and strengthen the abilities of States and units of general local government throughout the United States to design and implement strategies for achieving an adequate supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing; 3. to provide participating jurisdictions, on a coordinated basis, with the various forms of Federal housing assistance, including capital investment, mortgage insurance, rental assistance, and other Federal assistance, needed-- A. to expand the supply of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing;
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 36 B. to make new construction, rehabilitation, substantial rehabilitation, and acquisition of such housing feasible; and C. to promote the development of partnerships among the Federal Government, States and units of general local government, private industry, and nonprofit organizations able to utilize effectively all available resources to provide more of such housing; 4. to make housing more affordable for very low-income and low-income families through the use of tenant-based rental assistance; 5. to develop and refine, on an ongoing basis, a selection of model programs incorporating the most effective methods for providing decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing, and accelerate the application of such methods where appropriate throughout the United States to achieve the prudent and efficient use of funds made available under this subchapter; 6. to expand the capacity of nonprofit community housing development organizations to develop and manage decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing; 7. to ensure that Federal investment produces housing stock that is available and affordable to low-income families for the property's remaining useful life, is appropriate to the neighborhood surroundings, and, wherever appropriate, is mixed income housing; 8. to increase the investment of private capital and the use of private sector resources in the provision of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing; 9. to allocate Federal funds for investment in affordable housing among participating jurisdictions by formula allocation; 10. to leverage those funds insofar as practicable with State and local matching contributions and private investment; 11. to establish for each participating jurisdiction a HOME Investment Trust Fund with a line of credit for investment in affordable housing, with repayments back to its HOME Investment Trust Fund being made available for reinvestment by the jurisdiction; 12. to provide credit enhancement for affordable housing by utilizing the capacities of existing agencies and mortgage finance institutions when most efficient and supplementing their activities when appropriate; and 13. to assist very low-income and low-income families to obtain the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible homeowners and tenants.” Source: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/lawsandregs/laws/home/intro/sec203.c fm 3/13/09
Home Investment Trust Fund (US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development) “TITLE 24--HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, PART 92_HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM--Table of Contents, Subpart K Program Administration, Sec. 92.500 The HOME Investment Trust Fund. (a) General. A HOME Investment Trust Fund consists of the accounts described in this section solely for investment in accordance with the provisions of this part. HUD will establish a HOME Investment Trust Fund United States Treasury account for each participating jurisdiction.
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 37 Each participating jurisdiction may use either a separate local HOME Investment Trust Fund account or, a subsidiary account within its general fund (or other appropriate fund) as the local HOME Investment Trust Fund account.” Source: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2006/aprqtr/24cfr92.500.htm 3/13/09
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 Public Law 110-289-July 30, 2008 “Title III - Provides emergency assistance for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes.” Source: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/neighborhoodspg/hera 2008.pdf 4/29/09
Workforce Investment Act “To consolidate, coordinate, and improve employment, training, literacy, and vocational rehabilitation programs in the United States, and for other purposes.” Source: http://www.doleta.gov/USWORKFORCE/WIA/wialaw.pdf 4/6/09
Best Practices and Other Resources 2007 Virginia Outdoors Plan: Chapter V (State of Virginia) “Outdoor recreation is a key component of boosting local tourism. Many localities are now recognizing that by providing lands for outdoor recreation, they are able to attract tourists to their area. Hiking, camping, biking, birding, boating, fishing, swimming and skiing are some of the more popular recreation activities supported by public and private parks and open space. Many of the same economic benefits associated with parks and open space are also associated with a strong program of recreation activities and sports. Residents and businesses looking to locate in a community examine recreation programs available to youth, adults and senior adults as an important “quality of life” factor. Communities that offer quality recreation programs can reduce crime and delinquency and increase the overall health of their citizens, thus demonstrating that recreation programs are great community investments.” Source: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational_planning/documents/vopchapt05.pdf 11/19/08
2020 Comprehensive Plan, Part 2: Open Space, Parks and Recreation (Gastonia, North Carolina) The plan cites economic benefits, including enhanced real estate values and business recruitment: “There is evidence of the economic benefits of green space and recreation facilities through increased real estate values based on the property’s proximity to these features. In addition these amenities create desirable communities, helping to improve business recruitment, tourism, and retaining retirees. …There is a myth that properties diminish in value due to their proximity to green space (parks, greenways, etc.). However, studies show that many people are willing to pay more for property located close to parks and open space areas than for a property that does not offer this amenity. Higher property values mean higher property-tax income for the city. Professor John L. Crompton, professor of recreation, park and tourism services at Texas A&M University argues that park land is “capitalized” into increased property values of proximate
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 38 landowners through a process called the “proximate principle”. This means that the increased value of properties located near a park will pay the cost of maintaining the facility. The amount of revenue realized diminishes the further away the property is from the park. …In today’s knowledge-based economy, businesses are adding quality of life to their list of factors affecting business location. Many location recruiters give high scores to amenities such as entertainment, recreation, parks and open spaces, and cultural events. In order for Gastonia to diversify its economy and attract and retain knowledge-based companies, the City must strategically invest in these quality of life factors.” Source: http://www.cityofgastonia.com/dept/planning/_pdf%20files/DraftParksandRecreation_we b_000.pdf 12/18/08
Adding It Up: Growth Trends and Policies in North Carolina (The Brookings Institute) “Growth does not just happen. It is the result of market forces, particular policy decisions, and the relationship between the two. Policymakers need to understand where growth’s pressures are most intense, what drives growth to some places and not others, if North Carolina is to grow differently. They must understand the connections between public policies and development, and the link between little or no growth in some parts of a metropolitan area and explosive growth in other sections of the same region. Residents and corporations are concerned about growth patterns.” Source: http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/Files/rc/reports/2000/07metropolitanpolicy_center%2 0on%20urban%20and%20metropolitan%20policy/ncreport.pdf 11/29/08
Best Practices in Rural Development (Office of Thrift Supervision) “As the regulator of a large number of financial institutions that are located in rural areas, the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) has a particular interest in improving the economic outlook of rural communities. That interest is grounded in the belief that efforts expended toward such improvement are not only socially desirable but also can represent sound business decisions when they improve the economic prospects of the markets in which the financial institutions operate. For these reasons, the OTS has endeavored to identify programs and initiatives designed to provide capital and credit to rural areas. Our findings are presented in the following paper entitled Best Practices in Rural Development. Recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) studies indicate that rural America contains 83 percent of the nation’s land and is home to 51 million people, or about 21 percent of the total population of the United States. In its publication Understanding Rural America points out that the economic well-being of this significant segment of America’s population depends upon many things including the availability of good-paying jobs; access to critical services such as education, health care, and communication; strong communities; and a healthy natural environment.” Source: http://files.ots.treas.gov//48056.pdf 4/29/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 39 Corporate Location and Smart Growth (Urban Land Institute) Source: http://www.uli.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&CONTENTID=11013&TEMPLAT E=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm 11/19/08
The Dollars and Sense of Saving Special Places (University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension) “Dollars and Sense covers the effects of growth, the benefits of open space, the economics of land use, and, because communities usually need funds to accomplish conservation goals, the presentation also includes information about a variety of funding sources available to support conservation projects, including municipal, federal, state and private sources.” Source: http://extension.unh.edu/news/SSPlaces.htm 11/19/08
The Economic Benefit of Land Conservation (Trust for Public Land) “Does land conservation protect the bottom line? Leading experts in the field assert that it does. The Economic Benefits of Land Conservation presents quantitative and authoritative research on the economic benefits land conservation can bring to communities. Writers include scientists, economists, and researchers from academia, government, nonprofits, and industry. The report summarizes the best current studies, offers original research, and suggests topics for further inquiry.” Source: http://www.tpl.org/tier3_cd.cfm?content_item_id=21251&folder_id=188 4/10/09
The Economic Benefits of Open Space Preservation – Fact sheet and bibliography (Land Trust Alliance) “Communities that conserve land make an investment in future economic development. Companies frequently relocate where their top talent wants to live, and that is most often in places of natural beauty. When land is protected, the adjacent land often increases in value, with homes selling for 10–20 percent more than comparable homes without access to parks. Frederick Law Olmsted first demonstrated this principle in the late 1800’s when he documented that Central Park caused $5.4 million in additional annual tax revenues, quickly repaying the $14 million cost of the park. American consumers seem to have grasped this simple economic principle: A survey by the National Association of Homebuilders concluded that new homebuyers value trails and natural areas above any other amenity.” Source: http://www.conservemc.org/Eco_Bens.pdf 12/18/08
The Economic Benefits of Parks and Open Space: How Land Conservation Helps Communities Grow Smart and Protect the Bottom Line (The Trust for Public Land) “Communities around the country are learning that open space conservation is not an expense but an investment that produces important economic benefits. … This casebook presents data and examples that can help leaders and concerned citizens make the economic case for parks and open space conservation. Some communities protect open space as a way to guide growth and avert the costs of urban and suburban sprawl. In others, new parks have invigorated downtown businesses and neighborhood economies.
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 40 Some communities work to conserve economically important landscapes, such as watersheds and farmland, or they preserve open space as a way to attract tourists and new business. And many communities are learning that conserved open space contributes to the quality of life and community character that supports economic well-being.” Source: http://www.tpl.org/tier3_cd.cfm?content_item_id=1195&folder_id=727 12/18/08
The Economic Impact of Protecting Rivers, Trails and Greenways Corridors – A Resource Guide (The Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program of the National Park Service) “Rivers, trails, and greenway corridors (linear open spaces connecting recreational, cultural and natural areas) are traditionally recognized for their environmental protection, recreation values, and aesthetic appearance. These corridors also have the potential to create jobs, enhance property values, expand local businesses, attract new or relocating businesses, increase local tax revenues, decrease local government expenditures, and promote a local community. ‘Property values adjacent to the park and trail have increased,’ according to James Amon, Executive Director of the D&R Canal Commission. ‘Private businesses have been created in response to user demand. It is now common to see concessionaires and rental establishments catering to the many users of the trail and canal. An historic train station in Lambertville was recently restored into a restaurant and a hotel was built nearby which profits greatly from its trail neighbor. New proposals for trail-oriented development are currently in the works, including a combination canoe and bicycle rental outfitter’ (Railroads Recycled, Rails to Trails Conservancy, Washington, D.C., 1990).” Source: http://www.nps.gov/pwro/rtca/preface.htm 04/29/08
The Economic Value of Open Space: A Review and Synthesis (Environmental Management) “This paper reviews several approaches for measuring and expressing the economic value of open space, and summarizes examples of each from published reports and research findings. Included are fiscal impact studies, market and enhancement value, natural system value, use and nonuse value, production value, the revenue generated by open space-related activities, and various intangible values. These values are not universally present within a given community, nor are they quantitatively additive. However, a comprehensive consideration of the multiple values of open space will better inform community decisions about land conservation and development.” Source: http://www.springerlink.com/content/5vbjv5tdbvbmyr1p/ 12/18/08
The Economic Value of Open Space – Implications for Land Use Decisions (Amherst Wilder Foundation) “Unfortunately, as metropolitan areas grow, and land is converted from natural or agricultural land state to denser, more urban uses, government decision-makers are forced to balance the abstract value of open space with the dollars-and-cents concepts of tax revenues, development costs, and infrastructure spending. Even after the decision to convert land has been made, cities and townships still find themselves having to balance
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 41 the abstract against the concrete in making land use policy decisions about the density of development and provision of parks and natural areas.” Source: http://www.wilder.org/download.0.html?report=1901 4/30/09
Environment, Quality of Life, and Urban Growth in the New Economy (Environmental Quality Management, Volume 10 Issue 3, Pages 1-8, 2001) “Sooner or later, most environmental professionals will be affected by the national smart growth movement, which addresses suburban sprawl and urban revitalization. Environmental sustainability is at the heart of more sustainable economic growth - which means growth that does not sacrifice quality of life for economic prosperity. This article summarizes the findings of a recent report on the linkage between growth and quality of life in the new economy, with a special emphasis on the role of governors.” Source: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/80002204/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY= 0 4/13/09
The Fiscal Impact of Sprawl in South Carolina (Business and Economic Review, Vol. 53, No.3 Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina) “Sprawl is a hard thing to define, but we know it when we see it: massive expanses of parking lots, highways, subdivisions, strip malls, and office complexes—an insatiable paving machine that swallows up the landscape.....We are well acquainted with this machine in South Carolina, which has the fifth worst sprawl rating in the country and ranks fourth in the amount of land being developed on a per capita basis. Even more remarkable is that South Carolina, one of the smallest states (40th in size), ranks ninth in the country in the total number of acres that are being developed...... The environmental impacts of sprawl—the polluted runoff from paved surfaces, air quality problems caused by more driving, and the loss of ecologically sensitive lands, wildlife habitats, and historic sites—receive (and deserve) widespread attention and are easy to understand. Less obvious is another serious impact—on our pocketbooks. Even if you could not care less about the environment, this issue should be of serious concern to every taxpayer and citizen because sprawl takes a heavy toll on both public treasuries and private bank accounts. This article provides an overview of these impacts and then offers recommendations on more fiscally responsible ways for growth and development to take place in South Carolina.” Source: http://mooreschool.sc.edu/moore/research/Publications/BandE/bande53/53n3/sprawl.ht ml 4/21/09
A Growth Policy for the 21st Century in South Carolina (Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs, Clemson University, October 24, 2007) “South Carolina has experienced rapid but uneven growth in the number of residential housing units in the last fifteen years, as has much of the country—faster than population growth. The state’s population grew 21.8% from 1990 to 2005 while housing units grew 35.4%, both considerably faster than the national average. Like the country as a whole, the state’s residential growth has been uneven, with rapid growth along the coast, in the
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 42 Midlands, along the I-85 corridor, and directly south of Charlotte, and little or no growth in the Lowcountry interior and along the lower Savannah between Aiken and Beaufort counties…..The popular term for the problems created by low density residential growth, sometimes distant from available infrastructure, is sprawl. Other definitions point specifically to either symptoms or consequences of current patters of residential growth. Sprawl is contrasted with high density, sometimes multifamily, contiguous or infill development, which is less expensive to service but not as attractive to home buyers. Sprawl also results in traffic congestion, declining air quality and loss of landscape amenities. Sprawl is not only the result of buyer preferences and competition for land on the urban fringe (between farmers and development) but also public policies that undervalue open space and underestimate the social costs of commuting. Because the value of open space and costs of commuting do not accrue to the developer or the home buyer, they are not taken into account in building new residential developments.” Source: http://www.strom.clemson.edu/publications/ulbrich/Growth_Policy_for_the_21st_Centur y.pdf 4/20/09
Investing In a Better Future: A Review of the Fiscal and Competitive Advantages of Smarter Growth Development Patterns (The Brookings Institution) “This paper makes the case that more compact development patterns and investing in projects to improve urban cores could save taxpayers money and improve overall regional economic performance. To that end, it relies on a review of the best academic empirical literature to weigh the extent to which a new way of thinking about growth and development can benefit governments, businesses, and regions during these fiscally stressed times. • The cost of providing public infrastructure and delivering services can be reduced through thoughtful design and planning. • Regional economic performance is enhanced when areas are developed with community benefits and the promotion of vital urban centers in mind. • Suburbs also benefit from investment in healthy urban cores.” Source: http://www.brookings.edu/urban/pubs/200403_smartgrowth.pdf 4/10/09
The Inner City: A Handbook for Renewal (McFarland Press, 2001) “This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the rebuilding of America's urban areas. Beginning with an introduction into the condition of our nation's metropolitan cities and their urban problems, as they exist today, the book also discusses some 14 different practical tools available for public officials to use for inner city renewal. Sixteen case studies have been included to show real-life examples of the efforts of public officials to revitalize their inner city commercial areas and residential neighborhoods. This valuable tool for city planners, business people, and private citizens provides critical thinking about how our urban economic development programs are, and should be, designed and conducted.” Source: http://www.geocities.com/RodeoDrive/3041/books.html 4/14/09
“Is Bigger Better?” (Louisville Magazine) “I moved back to Louisville nearly three years ago from New York City to find a slower
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 43 pace and a better quality of life. In this boomerang town — a lot of Louisvillians go away for a time, only to return — my journey is not uncommon. In the past few years, however, with broad-based community discussion of a "brain drain" and the need to remain competitive with peer cities, the appeal of the city to knowledge workers and young professionals has become something of a local obsession. I write about architecture, design and urban planning for local and national publications and I’m still in my 20s, so I guess I qualify as one of those sought-after knowledge workers.” Source: http://www.loumag.com/articledisplay.aspx?id=1443680 11/19/08
Journal of Environmental Economics and Management “Journal of Environmental Economics and Management (JEEM) is a peer-reviewed journal of environmental economics published six times per year. It is the official technical journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE). JEEM is devoted to the publication of theoretical and empirical papers concerned with the linkage between economic systems and environmental and natural resources systems. Generally regarded as the top journal in natural resources and environmental economics, it concentrates on the management and/or social control of the economy in its relationship with the management and use of natural resources and the natural environment. Providing worldwide coverage of the field, JEEM includes articles by economists as well as interdisciplinary papers by researchers in other fields of interest to resource and environmental economists.” Source: http://www.aere.org/ 4/10/09
Land Use and the California Economy (Center for the Continuing Study of the California Economy) “CCSCE was asked by Californians and the Land to analyze the connections between land use decision-making in California and the state's economy. CCSCE's work has resulted in the publication of two reports: 1) Land Use and the California Economy: Principles for Prosperity and Quality of Life, published in September 1998 and 2) Smart Public Investments for the California Economy: Information and Analysis for Infrastructure Planning, published in September 1999.” Source: http://www.ccsce.com/R_P_LUCE.htm 11/19/08
Market Mechanisms for Protecting Open Space (The Urban Land Institute) “The 2004 ULI Policy Forum “Market Mechanisms for Protecting Open Space” considered how the process of open-space protection could be reinvented through effective land development planning, creative financing, and tax incentives. A group of 21 participants, representing ULI leaders and eminent professionals involved in land use and open-space issues, discussed the current process of open-space preservation, and explored related innovative approaches. Two main questions framed the forum: • How can the process of open-space protection be reinvented to leverage current resources to deliver better results? • If property rights must be respected, as must ecological systems and the land ethic, how can this process be accomplished in a way that is fair and that works? What are the responsibilities of the landowner?”
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 44 Source: http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:x47SwV6Gjb8J:www.uli.org/ResearchAndPublicat ions/Reports/~/media/Documents/ResearchAndPublications/Reports/SmartGrowth/Mark etMechanisms.ashx+Market+Mechanisms+for+Protecting+Open+Space&cd=1&hl=en &ct=clnk&gl=us 4/10/09
Open Space Fact Sheet #1, (SC Sea Grant Consortium) ”Major advances in land preservation tend to occur as a result of development. In periods of intense development, developers are more willing to dedicate land and negotiate design alternatives. Because time is money they more readily accept restrictive regulations in an attempt to give up a little to gain a lot. During prosperous times, public coffers are full and open space programs are well funded. Locally there is interest in forming conservation commissions and land trusts. Land is donated for tax purposes and corporate support of environmental programs that help improve their image is strong.” Source: http://www.scseagrant.org/scnemo/pdf/statewide_fs.pdf/openspace1.pdf 12/18/08
Open Space and Farmland (Smart Growth America) “Economic Benefits - Communities across the country have found that protecting open space, parks and farmland is a strategy that can be used to strengthen existing communities, attract businesses, and avoid the costs of urban and suburban sprawl. As part of a package of smart growth programs and policies, communities that offer a high quality of life including well-maintained neighborhood parks and extensive park systems consistently attract and retain businesses. For example, Portland, Oregon, which adopted extensive growth management practices beginning in the 1970s and invested in an extensive park system, has attracted numerous new companies, including Hewlett- Packard, Intel and Hyundai, which picked the city because its quality of life would be able to attract an educated workforce.” Source: http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/openspace.html 12/18/08
Open Space is a Good Investment: The Financial Argument for Open Space Preservation (Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC)) • “Studies show that residential development costs the municipality more in educational and public services than it generates in tax revenue. Over time, even commercial ratables may not provide anticipated tax relief. • In the long term, municipal investment in open space and farmland is usually less costly than allowing development. • As land is developed, municipalities and developers often can save costs of infrastructure and municipal services by using a compact rather than a sprawling development pattern, and preserving surrounding open space. Planning and preservation take place at the local level where concern about property taxes is considerable, so knowledge of the economics of open space preservation and resources for local advocates are important.” Source: http://www.anjec.org/pdfs/OpenSpaceGoodInvestment2004.pdf 4/17/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 45 Open Space Strategy 2004 (City of Redding, California) The Open Space Strategy of Redding, California’s Parks, Trails and Open Space Master Plan articulates the economic benefits of promoting “… the preservation and appropriate public use of important open space in the greater Redding area. … The State of California defines open space as "any space or area characterized by 1) great natural scenic beauty or 2) whose existing openness, natural condition, or present state of use, if retained, would enhance the present or potential value of abutting or surrounding urban development, or would maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources (Government Code, Section 6954).” The plan goes on to describe benefits of open space for tourism and business retention and recruitment: “Our state’s landscape, with its wealth of parks, forests, and unique coastlines, is an asset that supports a thriving tourism industry. The California Division of Tourism estimates that traveler-spending generates approximately $55.2 billion annually (6.5 percent of the gross state product) and supports almost 700,000 jobs statewide. Our own regional landscape has a strong appeal for travelers, and has a vital economic impact that contributes an estimated $200 million in travel expenditures, including payroll and state and local tax revenues, and almost 4,000 jobs in 1999. … Many businesses and skilled workers locate in California because of its environmental quality. The loss of vast amounts of open space and habitat lands for development, without setting aside some of these lands for public uses and enjoyment, could diminish the willingness of business to locate high paying jobs in California (Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy, 1998).” Source: http://ci.redding.ca.us/CommunityServices/docs/ParkMaster/2004-3- openspacestrategy.pdf 12/18/08
“Our regional economy needs a regional strategy” (Puget Sound Business Journal) “Given these caveats, how can the public sector be strategic about economic development in an era of knowledge-driven growth? The foundation is a focus on certain vital roles: Managing a land-use plan that satisfies regional values of open-space preservation and environmental quality while offering an inventory of commercial, industrial and residential sites whose price and location meet the economic needs of businesses and households. Nurturing lifestyle choices that attract knowledge workers, including a variety of settings in which to work and live, along with amenities that range from theater, opera and symphony to professional sports, urban parks, and facilities that support outings in nature.” Source: http://seattle.bizjournals.com/seattle/stories/2004/06/21/editorial3.html 11/19/08
Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan (The City of Centennial, Colorado) The Overview to the city’s Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan cites business and workforce recruitment advantages of public open space amenities: “Many communities, including Centennial, are discovering that “green is good,” that a vibrant public parks and open space system, well-connected by walking and biking trails and routes, can promote public health and offer a competitive advantage in the marketplace,
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 46 as communities compete for skilled workers and well-paying jobs. That’s why the City has adopted its first ever Parks, Open Space, Trails and Recreation Master Plan.” Source: http://www.centennialcolorado.com/index.asp?NID=280 11/19/08
Preserving Open Space and Affordability - Conservation Based Affordable Housing Truly the Best of Two Worlds (The North Carolina Community Development Initiative) “Both affordable housing and conservation bring numerous benefits to the community. Affordable housing results in wealth creation for homeowners, provides housing for a diverse workforce, and ensures that economic benefits remain within a community. Similarly, land conservation brings benefits as well, including: higher water quality, wildlife habitat protection and the preservation of working farms and forests.....Yet, issues of affordable housing and conservation often seem unrelated. At best, a disconnect exists between the strategies used to promote greater housing options for low- to moderate-income residents and strategies used to preserve land. At worst, the goals of affordable housing and conservation can seem in direct opposition — unchecked development can consume large areas of land that could be preserved, while preservation can create scarcity in land availability, driving up the cost of development.” Source: http://www.ncinitiative.org/enewsletter/2007/fall/page4.htm 4/22/09
Public/private partnerships in rural communities (Bnet Business Network) “Projects developed by Resource Conservation and Development Councils across the nation illustrate how "grassroots partnerships" increase income in rural America. The aims of the Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Program - part of the United States Department of Agriculture - are to boost rural economic development and encourage wise use of natural resources while improving the quality of life. "The RC&D Program is based on a number of concepts that make it a truly unique government program," explains Smith Covey, a National RC&D Coordinator.” Source: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa5378/is_200307/ai_n21336879 12/18/08
Quality of Place and The New Economy (Carnegie-Mellon University’s Heinz School of Public Policy and Management) This article by Richard Florida is taken from a summary of his January 2000 report for Sustainable Pittsburgh: “The rise of the new economy has radically altered the ways that cities and regions establish and maintain their competitive advantage. In the new economy, regions develop advantages based on their ability to quickly mobilize the best people, resources, and capabilities required to turn innovations into new business ideas and commercial products. The nexus of competitive advantage has thus shifted to those regions that can generate, retain, and attract the best talent. … Quality-of-place is the missing piece of the puzzle. To compete successfully in the age of talent, regions must make quality-of-place a central element of their economic development efforts.” Source: http://www.ecocitycleveland.org/smartgrowth/openspace/competing_talent.html 4/16/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 47 Renewal Communities and Empowerment Zones (US Dept of Housing and Urban Development) “The Office of Community Renewal works with the leaders of the HUD-designated Renewal Communities and Empowerment Zones to help these areas achieve the economic development made possible by a generous $11 Billion tax incentive package. On December 21, 1994, HUD and USDA designated 105 distressed communities as Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities (EZs and ECs). In January 1999, the initiative was expanded through a second round of designations to include 15 new urban EZs, 5 new rural EZs, and 20 new rural ECs. All ECs that HUD and USDA designated in 1994 expired in 2004. The ECs that USDA designated in 1999, as well as all urban and rural RCs and EZs, will expire in 2009. In December 2000, the Community Renewal Tax Relief Act of 2000 expanded the initiative further, authorizing 40 Renewal Communities (RCs) and 9 more EZs. On December 31, 2001, HUD designated 28 RCs in urban areas and 12 in rural areas. Also, HUD designated 8 urban Round III EZs and USDA designated 2 rural Round III EZs. HUD planned to designate just 7 Round III EZs, but one more designation opened because Atlanta, Georgia lost its EZ designation since the new RC designated in Atlanta shared Census tracts with the original Atlanta EZ.” Source: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/economicdevelopment/programs/rc/about/ezecinit.cfm 4/10/09
Rethinking Growth – "Quality of life" concerns are driving states to make smart growth a top priority. (Rethinking Growth) “Air pollution and "quality of life" concerns are driving a radical smart-growth effort in Georgia, with business leading the charge. Metropolitan Atlanta virtually doubled in size between 1990 and 1996. The resulting traffic congestion and smog triggered an EPA moratorium forbidding the state to spend any of its $583 million a year in federal transportation funds to increase road capacity. An additional "wake-up call" for Atlanta, Tregoning says, came when Hewlett-Packard put on hold a planned 20-story office building with some 1,700 employees. The company said that deteriorating quality of life in the region was making it hard to attract the type of high-tech employees it needed. "Everybody wants to be part of the 'new economy," Tregoning says, "but these high-tech employees can work from anywhere, so quality of life is becoming a huge competitive issue."” Source: http://www.tpl.org/tier3_cd.cfm?content_item_id=717&folder_id=646 4/10/09
Small Towns Bid Ideas - Case Studies in Small Town Community Economic Development (UNC School of Government, N.C. Rural Economic Development Center) “Small Towns, Big Ideas is the result of an intensive, yearlong effort to identify and document the stories of small towns that are surviving – and, in some cases, thriving – as hubs of civic and economic activity. This publication includes stories about planning and implementing economic development strategies in 45 small towns with populations of fewer than 10,000 residents. Half of the towns featured are from North Carolina, and half are from other states. This collection of case studies is a response to the demand from civic leaders in North Carolina for real stories, from real places that are confronting real
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 48 challenges similar to those facing small communities everywhere. Stories are told in a narrative format and are intended to provide concrete ideas, inspiration and hope to civic leaders working in small communities and to policy makers dealing with rural development issues. The lessons section draws a series of conclusions, from across all the case studies, about economic development in small communities.” Source: http://www.ncruralcenter.org/pubs/stbi.pdf 4/16/09
Smart Growth: Building Livable Communities in the Age of the Internet” (San Diego Union-Tribune) “Importantly too, such infrastructures we know, are what are needed to attract the knowledge industries of the new information-based economy. What we are also beginning to understand is that smart and sustainable, or livable communities, also attract the knowledge workers who themselves are migrating to places like Portland with its urban growth boundary and Seattle with its lakes and trees and precious open spaces.” Source: http://www.smartcommunities.org/library_smartgrowth.htm 11/19/08
State Strategies for Quality Growth in South Carolina (Urban Land Institute) “South Carolina is at a crossroads. The state has seen its population increase from 1.3 million to 4 million in the past century and is preparing for at least another 1 million residents in the next 25 years. Finding ways to accommodate this growth with quality development is vital to the state’s economy and the quality of life of its residents as South Carolina becomes more developed and urbanized. The state has been blessed with a strong economy built on both its historical base of agriculture, textiles, manufacturing, and tourism, and on its growing technology sector. It has remarkable natural wealth, communities with a strong sense of heritage, and a quality of life that is rich with the beauty of a landscape that ranges from the clear streams and gorges of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the prolific salt marshes and dunes of the barrier islands. South Carolina also has a long history in both the public and private sectors of national leadership in historic preservation and land conservation. This conservation ethic is a fundamental cultural value of its citizens and will continue to shape the built and natural environment of the state as growth and development occur...... The government, and business, environmental, academic, and social-equity interest groups recognize that new development patterns and policies at the state and local levels are needed to accommodate projected growth while preserving South Carolina’s quality of life. To accomplish this goal, development should be encouraged in existing urbanized areas when possible, and growth in new areas should be located where land development is suitable, supporting a sustainable land ethic. State and local policies should support the provision of a wide range of housing and development choices with the goal of encouraging development that is more compact, includes mixed uses, and supports a locational balance of jobs and housing. Open space and important natural, environmental, cultural, and historic features must be preserved.” Source: http://southcarolina.uli.org/~/media/DC/South%20Carolina/SC%20Documents/Quality_ Growth_Report.ashx 4/20/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 49 Sustainable Development and Open Spaces Preservation (The German Marshall Fund of the United States) “From April 12-20, 2008, the German Marshall Fund organized and led a study tour for ten civic leaders from the greater Charlotte region to observe efforts and measures taken by the European cities of Frankfurt and Amsterdam to implement sustainable development measures, preserve green spaces in and around their cities, and facilitate transportation alternatives for their residents...... The Charlotte region’s phenomenal growth over the past few decades, which is projected to continue apace in the decades to come, has put a strain on the region’s open spaces and resources at a time when the Charlotte region’s popularity is in large part due to the quality of life and access to open spaces that the region affords. However, the Charlotte region’s rapid growth is leading to increased traffic congestion, sprawl, and added strain on environmental resources. In response to this, the Greater Charlotte region is undertaking a significant effort to build a 500-mile regional trail system – linking urban, suburban, and rural communities – with an emphasis on sustainable development practices as well....The goals of the study tour included providing the delegation with examples of best practices that might be transferrable to the Charlotte region, and building a ‘team’ of civic leaders from the many communities that make up the Charlotte region, who, through their shared experiences on the study tour, would be able to work more effectively and more collaboratively in the future to address the region’s challenges. The group included business leaders, foundation leaders, urban planners, civic leaders, and a representative from the public television station, all with access to a range of different constituencies in the wider Charlotte community who need to be made aware of, and brought on board with, the region’s over-arching plan for preserving open spaces and sustainable development.” Source: http://www.gmfus.org/template/page.cfm?page_id=507 4/17/09
Tax Increment Financing for Optimal Open Space Preservation: An Economic Inquiry (Dept. of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, University of Rhode Island, Kingston Coastal Institute) “The public has increasingly demonstrated a strong support for open space preservation. Questions left to local policy-makers are how local governments can finance preservation of open space in a politically desirable way, whether there exists an optimal level of open space that can maximize the net value of developable land in a community and that can also be financed politically desirably, and what is the effect of the spatial configuration of preserved open space when local residents perceive open space amenities differ spatially. Our economic model found the condition for the existence of an optimal level of open space is not very restrictive, the increased tax revenue generated by the capitalization of open space amenity into property value can fully cover the cost of preserving this optimal level of open space under a weak condition, and being evenly distributed and centrally located is very likely to characterize the optimal spatial configuration of preserved open space in terms of net social value and the capacity of tax increment financing.” Source: http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/bitstream/21205/1/sp06ji02.pdf 4/17/09
To Be Strong Again: Renewing the Promise in Smaller Industrial Cities (PolicyLink) This report “… presents an equitable development agenda for rebuilding these cities in a manner where everyone can participate and prosper. Endeavoring to restore opportunity
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 50 in smaller industrial cities is an important and worthwhile investment for our nation to make. With coordinated attention and action, these cities can regain their rightful places within America’s diverse and healthy metropolitan regions.” Source: http://www.policylink.org/documents/ToBeStrongAgain.pdf 04/29/09
The Value of Open Space How Preserving North Carolina’s Natural Heritage Benefits Our Economy and Quality of Life (NCPIRG Education Fund) “Open space protection can enhance the quality of life in a community. As a result, it can be a draw for incoming residents, retirees, and new employers and thus an important driver of economic growth. During the 1990s, the U.S. economy began a shift away from the raw material-dependent manufacturing jobs that historically drove production, and toward knowledge- and information-dependent jobs of the new economy. As a result, many flexible businesses developed that were not tied to any one place. These types of businesses, since they are dependent upon skilled, educated, and mobile employees, tend to locate in places where good employees can be found and maintained. In other words, companies that want to attract a high-quality work force have to be able to offer a wonderful place to live.” Source: https://www.policyarchive.org/bitstream/handle/10207/5175/NC- The%20Value%20of%20Open%20Spaces%20text.pdf?sequence=1 11/19/08
“What's Open Space Worth? A Lot.” (Los Angeles Daily Journal) “Here's how it works: When a landowner submits plans to build on a large piece of property, this land often contains pockets of habitat that are too small to support the complete ecosystems that animals need to survive. So a deal is made: The landowner develops the isolated habitat, and in return, he must buy other habitat (usually three times more than the land he is developing) to become part of a larger regional system nearby....Sounds simple, but here's the revolutionary part: The landowners who own habitat-rich open space now know their land has value, even if only as mitigation for another development.....Just a few years ago, the market was telling the landowners to get rid of their habitat today or their land will be worth nothing tomorrow. But after the revolution, the incentives are just the opposite. Today, landowners are competing to buy the available habitat to mitigate their own developments. Some are actually buying more of it because they now know that open space and habitat is a good investment. Not for strip malls, but for parks, recreation and wildlife. And prices reflect that.” Source: http://www.californiaopenspace.com/whats_open_space_worth_a_lot.htm 12/18/08
“What is Smart Growth?” (Smart Growth America) “We define smart growth according to its outcomes — outcomes that mirror the basic values of most Americans. Smart growth is growth that helps to achieve these six goals: 1. NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY “The central goal of any smart growth plan is the quality of the neighborhoods where we live. They should be safe, convenient, attractive, and affordable for all people. Sprawl development too often forces trade-offs between these goals. Some neighborhoods are safe but not convenient. Others are convenient but not affordable. Too many affordable neighborhoods are not safe. Careful planning can help bring all these elements together.”
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 51 2. BETTER ACCESS, LESS TRAFFIC “One of the major downfalls of sprawl is traffic. By putting jobs, homes and other destinations far apart and requiring a car for every trip, sprawl makes everyday tasks a chore. Smart growth’s emphasis on mixing land uses, clustering development, and providing multiple transportation choices helps us manage congestion, pollute less and save energy. Those who want to drive can, but people who would rather not drive everywhere or don't own a car have other choices.” 3. THRIVING CITIES, SUBURBS AND TOWNS “Smart growth puts the needs of existing communities first. By guiding development to already built-up areas, money for investments in transportation, schools, libraries and other public services can go to the communities where people live today. This is especially important for neighborhoods that have inadequate public services and low levels of private investment. It is also critical for preserving what makes so many places special—attractive buildings, historic districts and cultural landmarks.” 4. SHARED BENEFITS “Sprawl leaves too many people behind. Divisions by income and race have allowed some areas to prosper while others languish. As basic needs such as jobs, education and health care become less plentiful in some communities, residents have diminishing opportunities to participate in their regional economy. Smart growth enables all residents to be beneficiaries of prosperity.” 5. LOWER COSTS, LOWER TAXES “Sprawl costs money. Opening up green space to new development means that the cost of new schools, roads, sewer lines, and water supplies will be borne by residents throughout metro areas. Sprawl also means families have to own more cars and drive them further. This has made transportation the second highest category of household spending, just behind shelter. Smart growth helps on both fronts. Taking advantage of existing infrastructure keeps taxes down. And where convenient transportation choices enable families to rely less on driving, there’s more money left over for other things, like buying a home or saving for college.” 6. KEEPING OPEN SPACE OPEN “By focusing development in already built-up areas, smart growth preserves rapidly vanishing natural treasures. From forests and farms to wetlands and wildlife, smart growth lets us pass on to our children the landscapes we love. Communities are demanding more parks that are conveniently located and bring recreation within reach of more people. Also, protecting natural resources will provide healthier air and cleaner drinking water.” Source: http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/whatissg.html 11/19/08
Best Practices and Local Leadership Program (UN-Habitat) “The Best Practices and Local Leadership Programme (BLP) was established in 1997 in response to the call of the Habitat Agenda to make use of information and networking in support of its implementation. It is a global network of government agencies, local authorities and their associations, professional and academic institutions and grassroots organisations dedicated to the identification and exchange of successful solutions for sustainable development……A best practices database is maintained on the website. This searchable database contains over 3,800 proven solutions from more than 140 countries to the common social, economic and environmental problems of an urbanizing world. It demonstrates the practical ways in which public, private and civil society sectors are working together to improve governance, eradicate poverty, provide access to shelter, land and basic services, protect the environment and support economic development.”
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 52 Source: http://www.unhabitat.org/categories.asp?catid=34 4/15/09
Workforce Development in the State of North Carolina (New Commission on the Skills of the American Work Force., National Center on Education and the Economy) This paper provides background information on the State of North Carolina’s various workforce development programs which are considered to be a leader in the arena of workforce development. Source: http://www.skillscommission.org/pdf/Staff%20Papers/North_Carolina_Workforce.pdf 4/16/09
Workforce Development - Overview - South Carolina (Work World) South Carolina’s Workforce Development initiatives operate under the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA). “South Carolina's mission for economic development is to increase the wealth of the State's citizens in a manner that supports and enhances a high quality of life, particularly as measured by per capita income and the number and geographic distribution of well paid jobs. South Carolina's mission for workforce development is to create a customer-focused comprehensive statewide workforce investment system. This system will serve the needs of: (1) the existing and emerging workforce by helping individuals access the information and high quality services necessary to successfully manage their careers; and (2) the business community by linking employers with skilled workers who are able to contribute to the productivity and profitability of their companies....Thus far, the Governor has designated twelve local workforce investment areas and certified a Workforce Investment Board (WIB) for each of those areas. The Governor has also designated the SC Employment Security Commission as the State administrative entity for the WIA and the State Job Training Council, as an "alternative entity" State WIB. On July 1, 2000, each local workforce investment area had at least one comprehensive One-Stop Center..... South Carolina envisions having a comprehensive or satellite center in each of its forty-six counties by June 30, 2005. These centers will be electronically linked to provide a full menu of core services with access to all other activities and programs offered by the partners....The South Carolina Strategic Two-Year State Workforce Investment Plan for program years 2005-2006 in PDF format is available online at: http://www.sccommerce.com/teamscpdfs/wiadoc/2005-06_State_2YearPlan.pdf” Source: http://www.workworld.org/wwwebhelp/workforce_development_overview_south_carolin a.htm 4/21/09
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Primer Page 53 Chapter 7: Business and Economy Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations This section includes governmental agencies, foundations, educational institutions, non- profits, and other organizations whose central purpose relates to business and economy, particularly in the context of growth and open space Federal agencies are listed first, followed by state agencies and then private organizations at the national, state, and local level.
Federal Agencies Housing and Urban Development “HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. To fulfill this mission, HUD will embrace high standards of ethics, management and accountability and forge new partnerships--particularly with faith-based and community organizations--that leverage resources and improve HUD's ability to be effective on the community level.” Contact: Shaun Donovan, Secretary Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street S.W. Washington, DC 20410 Phone: (202) 708-0417 Sources: http://www.hud.gov and http://www.hud.gov/library/bookshelf12/hudmission.cfm 11/18/08
The Office of Community Planning and Development, US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development “The Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) seeks to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low and moderate income persons. The primary means towards this end is the development of partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-profit organizations.”
Community Development “Activities include many different programs that provide assistance to a wide variety of grantees. One program, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities, urban counties and states to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. Another program, the Community Renewal initiative for Renewal Communities and Empowerment Zones (RC/EZ), offers an innovative approach to revitalization.
The Office of Economic Development (OED) “Under the auspices of the Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development, is guided by the basic principle that government can help to create
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 54 an environment that encourages innovation, rewards risk-taking and promotes equal opportunity. OED recognizes the extraordinarily diverse range of economic and community development needs among the nation's individual communities, which may range from job retention and creation priorities, to new investments in public facilities and infrastructure and the development of affordable housing. …OED works with the public and private sectors, as well as not-for-profit organizations, to provide financial and technical assistance to local communities to develop and implement their own economic development and community revitalization strategies.” Contact: (Vacant) Assistant Secretary, Community Planning & Development General Deputy Assistant Secretary, Community Planning & Development Nelson R. Bregón Telephone: 202-708-2690
Region IV Atlanta GA Pat Hoban-Moore Deputy Regional Director (HUD) Tel. (404) 331-5001 Atlanta Regional Office 40 Marietta Street Five Points Plaza Atlanta, GA 30303-2806 Fax (404) 730-2392
Greensboro Field Office Christian Stearns Field Office Director (HUD) Tel. (336) 547-4001 Asheville Building 1500 Pinecroft Road, Suite 401 Greensboro, NC 27407-3838 Fax (336) 547-4138
Columbia Field Office Jim Chaplin Field Office Director Tel. (803) 765-5592 1835 Assembly Street, 13th Floor Columbia, SC 29201-2480 Fax (803) 253-3043 Source: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/index.cfm 11/22/08
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 55 Economic Development Agency, United States Department of Commerce “The Economic Development Administration (EDA) was established under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3121), as amended, to generate jobs, help retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically distressed areas of the United States. EDA assistance is available to rural and urban areas of the Nation experiencing high unemployment, low income, or other severe economic distress. In fulfilling its mission, EDA is guided by the basic principle that distressed communities must be empowered to develop and implement their own economic development and revitalization strategies. Based on these locally- and regionally-developed priorities, EDA works in partnership with state and local governments, regional economic development districts, public and private nonprofit organizations, and Indian tribes. EDA helps distressed communities address problems associated with long-term economic distress, as well as sudden and severe economic dislocations including recovering from the economic impacts of natural disasters, the closure of military installations and other Federal facilities, changing trade patterns, and the depletion of natural resources.” Contact: Atlanta Regional Office - Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee H. Philip Paradice, Jr Regional Director 401 West Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1820 Atlanta, GA 30308-3510 Phone: (404) 730-3002 Fax: (404) 730-3025 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eda.gov Source: http://www.eda.gov/Contacts/Contacts.xml 11/11/2008
U. S. Department of Labor The Department of Labor fosters and promotes the welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States by improving their working conditions, advancing their opportunities for profitable employment, protecting their retirement and health care benefits, helping employers find workers, strengthening free collective bargaining, and tracking changes in employment, prices, and other national economic measurements. In carrying out this mission, the Department administers a variety of Federal labor laws including those that guarantee workers’ rights to safe and healthful working conditions; a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other income support. Secretary Hilda Solis, Secretary of Labor Francis Perkins Building 200 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC Phone: 866-487-2365 Website: http://www.dol.gov/index.htm Source: http://www.dol.gov/index.htm 4/29/09
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Bureau of Labor Statistics The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. Contact: Keith Hall, Commissioner Bureau of Labor Statistics 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, D 20212-0001 Telephone: 202-691-5200 Website: http://www.bls.gov/ Source: http://www.bls.gov/ 4/21/09
Employment and Training Administration Division The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers federal government job training and worker dislocation programs, federal grants to states for public employment service programs, and unemployment insurance benefits. These services are primarily provided through state and local workforce development systems. Contact: Eileen Walsh, Chief Learning Officer 202-693-2658 Francis Perkins Building 200 Constitution Ave., NW Washington, D.C. Telephone: 877-US-2JOBS Fax: 202-693-7888 Website: http://wdr.doleta.gov/practices/ Source: http://wdr.doleta.gov/practices/ 4/21/09
The Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, US E.P.A. “Located in the Office of the Administrator, the Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation (OPEI) is the primary policy arm of EPA. We work with all other parts of EPA and the federal government to provide critical analytic and management support across four broad areas: • Regulatory Policy and Management • Environmental Economics • Environmental Innovation • Cross-Media Programs”
National Center for Environmental Economics The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Center for Environmental Economics (NCEE) offers a centralized source of technical expertise to the Agency, as well as other federal agencies, Congress, universities, and other organizations. NCEE’s staff specializes in analyzing the economic and health impacts of environmental regulations and policies, and assists EPA by informing
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 57 important policy decisions with sound economics and other sciences. NCEE also contributes to and manages EPA's research on environmental economics to improve the methods and data available for policy analysis. Contact: Al McGartland, Director National Center for Environmental Economics US Environmental Protection Agency Mail Code 1809T Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202-566-2244 Fax: 202-566-2363 email: [email protected] Website: http://yosemite.epa.gov/ee/epa/eed.nsf/pages/homepage Source: http://yosemite.epa.gov/ee/epa/eed.nsf/pages/homepage 4/10/09
Office of Cross Media Programs The Office of Cross-Media Programs (OCMP) is responsible for building and fostering systems and approaches that promote improved environmental performance by business and communities. Contact: Charles Kent, Director Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Phone: 202/564-4332 Fax: 202/501-1688 Website: http://www.epa.gov/opei/ocmp/index.html Source: http://www.epa.gov/opei/ocmp/index.html 4/29/09
Smart Growth program Development, Community, and Environment Division (MC 1807T) On Smart Growth: The EPA website has an area dedicated to Smart Growth, “EPA helps communities grow in ways that expand economic opportunity, protect public health and the environment, and create and enhance the places that people love. Through research, tools, partnerships, case studies, grants, and technical assistance, EPA is helping America's communities turn their visions of the future into reality.” Contact: US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Telephone: 202-566-2878 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/index.htm
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Contact: Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation (1803A) US Environmental Protection Agency Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Telephone: 202-564-4332 Fax: 202-501-1688 [email protected] Source: http://www.epa.gov/opei/ 4/10/09
State Agencies North Carolina Department of Commerce Division of Business and Industry Development “The Division of Business and Industry Development leads North Carolina's business and industrial recruitment efforts. Through collaboration with public and private development organizations, economic developers work to attract new companies to the state. To further these efforts, the Division operates international offices in Frankfurt, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo and Toronto.” The Division of Community Assistance (DCA) assists local governments with economic development, community development, growth management and downtown revitalization with three major components: • The Main Street program helps cities maintain a thriving downtown through a four-part, self-help process involving organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring. • The federally funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program assists local governments with projects that benefit low- and moderate-income families. • Planning and growth management services to local governments. The Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development provides a variety of programs whose goals are attracting more visitors, film-related productions and sporting events to the state and promoting the North Carolina wine and grape industry. The Division leads the state in the developing North Carolina as a major destination for leisure travel, group tours, meetings and conventions and sporting events as well as film and wine production. The Division of Workforce Development oversees the chartering and operation of the state's JobLink One-Stop Career Centers and administration of the federal Workforce Investment Act. These centers combine a variety of state and local agencies in one location to provide job seekers and businesses with information, recruitment and placement, and training opportunities. The Division also staffs the Commission on Workforce Development. The Policy, Research and Strategic Planning Division provides research, analysis and creative thinking to enable innovative economic development
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 59 decision-making and practices at the state, local and regional levels. The division provides support services to programmatic divisions within the department and works extensively with outside partners such as the regional partnerships, university system, community college system, Employment Security Commission and others. Contact: J. Keith Crisco, Secretary of Commerce North Carolina Department of Commerce Physical location 301 North Wilmington Street Raleigh, NC 27601-1058 Mailing address 4301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4301 Telephone: 919-733-4151 Website: http://www.nccommerce.com/en/AboutDOC/DivisionInformation/ Source: http://www.nccommerce.com/en/AboutDOC/DivisionInformation/ 10/29/08
North Carolina Department of Labor “The N.C. Department of Labor is charged with promoting the "health, safety and general well-being" of more than 4 million workers in the state. The department serves the needs of the workplace through a variety of programs aimed at making the employees of North Carolina safe...... The department is divided into three divisions: • Administration, • Occupational Safety and Health, and • Standards and Inspections.” Contact: Cherie Berry, Commissioner [email protected] 1101 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1101 Telephone: 919-807-2796 or 1-800-NC-LABOR Website: http://www.nclabor.com/ Source: http://www.nclabor.com/ 4/29/09
South Carolina Department of Commerce “The South Carolina Department of Commerce works to promote economic opportunity for individuals and businesses. As South Carolina’s leading economic development agent, the Department of Commerce works to recruit new businesses and help existing businesses grow. A national leader in direct foreign investment, the state has a global reach with four foreign offices that recruit foreign investment to South Carolina and assist existing companies in developing export markets. Additionally, Commerce assists companies in locating buildings and sites in which to operate, offers grants for community development and infrastructure improvements, provides tools to enhance workforce skills and is committed to helping businesses prosper in South Carolina.”
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 60 Contact: Joe E. Taylor, Secretary South Carolina Department of Commerce 1201 Main Street, Suite 1600 Columbia, SC 29201-3200 Telephone: 803-737-0400 Telephone: 800-868-7232 Source: http://www.sccommerce.com/ 12/18/08
Community & Rural Planning and Development “With combined economic development experience of greater than 100 years, dedicated Community & Rural Planning and Development staff members are eager to work in their assigned regions of South Carolina. Community Development Planners assist local leaders in achieving success for their communities with primary emphasis on the development of industrial parks and sites, enhanced available industrial buildings, leadership development, downtown revitalization, technical assistance and strategic planning.” Contact: Seth Peterson, Community Development Planner South Carolina Department of Commerce 1201 Main Street, Suite 1600 Columbia, SC 29201-3200 Telephone: 803-737-0400 Telephone: 800-868-7232 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.sccommerce.com/resources/agencyoverview/communityruralplanning anddevelopment.aspx 4/22/09
South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation “The mission of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) is to promote the health, safety and economic well-being of the public through regulation, licensing, enforcement, training and education. Our mission goes hand-in-hand with the Governor's effort to raise personal incomes of South Carolinians by creating a better environment for economic growth, delivering government services more openly and efficiently, improving quality of life, and improving our state's education. LLR now has: • The Division of Legal Services, which includes the Office of General Counsel and the Office of Investigations and Enforcement • The Division of Fire and Life Safety, which includes the Office of State Fire Marshal and the S.C. Fire Academy • The Division of Labor, which includes Elevator and Amusement Rides, Labor Services, Labor-Management Mediation, Migrant Labor, Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), and OSHA Voluntary Programs (OVP) • The Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing • The Division of Administration”
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 61 Contact: Adrienne Youmans, Agency Director Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11329 Columbia, S.C. 29211 Street Address: Synergy Business Park Kingstree Building 110 Centerview Dr. Columbia, S.C. 29210 Telephone: 803-896-4300 Source: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/index.asp 4/29/09
South Carolina Office of Economic Opportunity Working in partnership with the South Carolina community, the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO), administers and distributes funds for local initiatives in all 46 counties that are designed to appreciably impact the causes of poverty. The programs accomplish anti-poverty goals and permit maximum flexibility in meeting locally identified needs. Programs sustain the entire range of life necessities, including health care, education, employment, and housing assistance. Contact: Ashlie Lancaster, Director Office of Economic Opportunity 1205 Pendleton Street Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: 803-734-0662 Fax: 803-734-0356 Website: http://www.govoepp.state.sc.us/oeo/ Source: http://www.govoepp.state.sc.us/oeo/ 4/6/09
Strom Thurmond Institute of Government & Public Affairs “The Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs is a Public Service Activity (PSA) of Clemson University. Established in 1981, the Institute conducts applied research and service in public policy areas at the local, regional, state and national levels. The Institute draws upon the expertise of Clemson University faculty, staff and students and has an established record of collaborative partnerships with academic, governmental and private sector scholars throughout the world. The Institute also enhances awareness of current public policy issues on the Clemson campus and throughout the state and region through informal and formal educational programs. The Institute sponsors research and public service programs to enhance civic awareness of public policy issues and improve the quality of national, state and local government. The Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt public policy research organization.”
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 62 Contact: Dr. Robert H. Becker, Director Clemson University Silas Pearman Boulevard Clemson, SC 29634-0125 USA Telephone: 864-656-4700 Fax: 864-656-4780 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.strom.clemson.edu/index.html Source: http://www.strom.clemson.edu/index.html 4/29/09
Private Organizations Charlotte Center City Partners Charlotte Center City Partners facilitates and promotes the economic and cultural development of the urban core. Our vision for the city is to create a viable, livable and memorable Center City with distinct neighborhoods connected by unique infrastructure. This includes a vibrant central business district, strong healthy neighborhoods with diverse choices of housing stock and a complement of great cultural, sports and dining destinations. The vision is the continuation of the growth of our city as pedestrian- friendly and walkable, with comfortable and interesting neighborhoods. It must have mixed growth, with balanced initiatives that are leveraged by public and private investment. Contact: Michael Smith President and CEO 200 S. Tryon Street Suite 1600 Charlotte, N.C. 28202 Phone: 704-332-2227 Fax: 704-342-1233 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.charlottecentercity.org Source: www.charlottecentercity.org/nav.cfm?cat=22&subcat=117&subsub=39 10/29/08
Charlotte Regional Partnership “The Charlotte Regional Partnership is a nonprofit, public / private economic development organization dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Charlotte USA - a region of 2.4 million people located in North and South Carolina. Our purpose is to allocate and leverage regional economic development resources to sustain and enhance the economic growth, vitality, and global competitiveness of the Charlotte region as a superior business location. Our services include site location assistance and customized research for business prospects considering Charlotte USA.”
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 63 Contact: Ronnie Bryant, CEcD, FM, HLM President & CEO Charlotte Regional Partnership 1001 Morehead Square Drive Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: 704-347-8942 Fax: 704-347-8981 Email: [email protected] Website:www.charlotteusa.com Source: http://www.charlotteusa.com/About/about_overview.asp 10/27/08
Citizens for Sound Conservation “Citizens for Sound Conservation advocates development and economic growth - favors incentives over government regulations to protect the environment. One of the goals of Citizens for Sound Conservation is to help filter out misinformation so that logic - not emotion - is the deciding factor when making important policy decisions. Emotional arguments have their place, but when it comes to the environment and the economy, sound science and proven facts must be the predominant factors.” Contact: (Board of Directors listed on website) Citizens for Sound Conservation Columbia Office 1340 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: 803-799-9695 Fax: 803-771-8738 Website: http://www.citizensforsoundconservation.com/ Source: http://www.citizensforsoundconservation.com/ 4/6/09
Congress for the New Urbanism “The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) is the leading organization promoting walkable, neighborhood-based development as an alternative to sprawl. CNU takes a proactive, multi-disciplinary approach to restoring our communities. Members are the life of the organization – they are the planners, developers, architects, engineers, public officials, investors, and community activists who create and influence our built environment, transforming growth patterns from the inside out. Whether it's bringing restorative plans to hurricane-battered communities in the Gulf Coast, turning dying malls into vibrant mixed-use neighborhoods, or reconnecting isolated public housing projects to the surrounding fabric, new urbanists are providing leadership in community building.”
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 64 Contact: John O. Norquist, President and CEO The Marquette Building 140 S. Dearborn Street, Suite 310 Chicago, IL 60603 Telephone: 312-551-7300 Fax: 312-346-3323 Email: [email protected] Media: Media inquiries should be directed to Steve Filmanowicz, Communications Director of CNU, at 312.551.7300 x12 or [email protected]. Website: http://www.cnu.org/ Source: http://www.cnu.org/ 12/18/08
Council for Community and Economic Research “C2ER-the Council for Community and Economic Research-is a membership organization created in 1961 to promote excellence in community and economic research by working to improve data availability, enhance data quality, and foster learning about regional economic analytic methods.” Contact: Dr. Kenneth E. Poole, Executive Director Council for Community and Economic Research PO Box 100127 Arlington, VA 22210 Telephone: 703-522-4980 Fax: 703-522-4985 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.c2er.org/ 4/21/09
Goodwill Industries – Southern Piedmont, North & South Carolina “All people in our region have the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential through the power of work. • What We Believe • We believe that work forms the cornerstone of our relations with other people, affects our self-esteem, and allows each of us to become positive, productive, and independent members of our community. • We believe that human dignity and a sense of self-worth are greatly enhanced through working and contribution to the community. • We believe that helping people to be successful in the world of work is critical in preventing and minimizing some of the fundamental social problems that exist in our society. • We believe in the power of work!” Contact: Michael Elder, President and CEO 2122 Freedom Drive Charlotte, NC 28208 Mailing Address
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 65 Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont P. O. Box 668768 Charlotte, North Carolina 28266 Telephone: 704-372-3434 Fax: 704-372-3228 Website: http://www.goodwillsp.org/ Source: http://www.goodwillsp.org/ 4/16/09
Groundwork USA “The mission of the Groundwork USA network is to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships which empower people, businesses and organizations to promote environmental, economic and social well-being. The objectives of Groundwork USA network are: • Increase the capacity of communities to improve and care for their local environment. • Reclaim vacant and derelict lands for conservation, recreation and economic development. • Clean up and care for neglected areas to signal community pride and rejuvenation. • Return brownfields to economically productive use while restoring blighted landscapes with healthy environments. • Integrate environmental education and job training into projects it undertakes. • Engage business, government, non-profits and communities to work together for sustainable environmental care and enhancement. • Support business, nonprofit, government and community efforts to improve their local environment. • Raise the profile of urban environmental improvements as part of a comprehensive approach to smart growth strategies and rejuvenation of inner city communities. • Insure projects look as good or better in five years as they do on the day of completion.” Contact: Rick Magder, Acting Executive Director Groundwork USA 6 Wells Avenue Yonkers, NY 10701 Telephone: 914-375-2151 Email: [email protected] Website: www.groundworkusa.net Source: http://www.groundworkusa.org/GW_USA/mission.html 4/10/09
Main Street South Carolina Main Street South Carolina empowers citizens with the knowledge, skills, tools and organizational structure necessary to revitalize their downtowns, neighborhood commercial districts and cities/towns into vibrant centers of commerce and community.
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 66 Main Street South Carolina follows the National Main Street’s Four Point Approach– Organization, Promotion, Design and Economic Restructuring. Contact: Miriam Hair, Executive Director 803-933-1204 PO Box 12109 Columbia, SC 29211 Street Address: 1411 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: 803-799-9574 Fax: 803-933-1299 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.masc.sc/ Source: http://www.masc.sc/ 4/29/09
National Governor’s Association (NGA) “Founded in 1908, the National Governors Association (NGA) is the collective voice of the nation's governors and one of Washington, D.C.'s, most respected public policy organizations.”
Center for Best Practices The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices develops innovative solutions to today’s most pressing public policy challenges and is the only research and development firm that directly serves the nation’s governors. Through the NGA Center,governors and their advisors: • Learn what works, what doesn’t, and what lessons can be learned from other states grappling with similar challenges; • Obtain specialized assistance designing and implementing new policy programs or improving the effectiveness of current programs; • Receive up-to-the-minute information about what is happening in other state capitals and Washington, D.C. Contact: John Thomasian, Director NGA Center for Best Practices 444 North Capitol Street, Suite 267 Washington, DC 20001 202-624-5300 www.nga.org/center Contact: Dr. Raymond C. Scheppach, Director National Governors Association Hall of the States 444 N. Capitol St., Suite 267 Washington, D.C. 20001-1512 Telephone (202) 624-5300
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North Carolina Chamber “North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in America. In order to prepare for, effectively manage and sustain the extraordinary growth projected for our state in coming decades, North Carolina businesses should be involved in shaping the future. Further, there are so many issues at the forefront of the public dialogue critical to our state’s business climate and quality of life, North Carolina businesses must be engaged in shaping our state’s future. The North Carolina Chamber should be the enabler for an organized business community to proactively drive positive change to ensure a prosperous future for all North Carolinians.” Contact: S. Lewis Ebert, President and CEO, 701 Corporate Center Drive Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone: 919-836-1407 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ncchamber.net/mx/hm.asp?id=home Source: http://www.ncchamber.net/mx/hm.asp?id=home 4/30/09
NC Partnership For Economic Development “Since its founding in February 1997, the North Carolina Partnership for Economic Development (NCPED), a 501 (c)(3) corporation, has believed that innovation-based economic development principles applied regionally offer the ideal strategy for bringing new jobs and global investment to North Carolina. NCPED strives to improve the economic well-being of North Carolina residents through expanding the tax base and creating better paying, high-skilled jobs; have a seamless process of promoting North Carolina for investment and job creation; encourage the involvement of the private sector in economic development; and promote information sharing among regional partnerships to promote their overall effectiveness.” Contact: Lawrence Bivins Administrator P.O. Box 1346 Cary, NC 27512 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ncped.com/contact.html Source: http://www.ncped.com/contact.html 10/29/08
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 68 North Carolina Economic Developers Association “The North Carolina Economic Developers Association (NCEDA) is the statewide association for professional economic developers and their allies in North Carolina. For more than 40 years, NCEDA and its members have led efforts to promote North Carolina as an ideal destination for business investment. NCEDA members help recruit investment to the state as well as support the growth of existing businesses and entrepreneurial ventures. NCEDA members include professional economic developers and a host of professionals in other fields - architects, developers, utility company representatives, academics and others - who share a common vision and interest in ensuring economic prosperity for North Carolina. ” Contact: John Peterson, Executive Director Phone: 919-882-1961 Email: [email protected] 1201 Edwards Mill Road, First Floor Raleigh, NC 27607 Telephone: 888-246-2332 Fax: 919- 882-1902 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nceda.org Source: http://www.nceda.org/contact.php 10/27/08
North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center, Inc. “The mission of the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center is to develop, promote, and implement sound economic strategies to improve the quality of life of rural North Carolinians. The center serves the state's 85 rural counties, with a special focus on individuals with low to moderate incomes and communities with limited resources. Created in 1987, the Rural Center operates a multi-faceted program that includes conducting research into rural issues; advocating for policy and program innovations; and building the productive capacity of rural leaders, entrepreneurs and community organizations. The center is a private, non-profit organization, funded by both public and private sources and led by a 50-member board of directors.” Contact: Thomas W. Lambeth, Chairman Billy Ray Hall, President 4021 Carya Drive Raleigh, NC 27610 Telephone: 919-250-4314 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ncruralcenter.org/ Source: http://www.ncruralcenter.org/ 4/10/09
Palmetto Institute “The Palmetto Institute is an independent, nonpartisan and nonprofit research and educational organization established in February 2002. The central mission and singular goal of the Institute is to create a business, community, political and educational climate
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 69 that will produce dramatic and sustained growth in the creation, distribution and retention of wealth for every person in South Carolina, as measured by the per capita income of its citizens. The Institute seeks to accomplish this serious endeavor by providing high quality, scholarly and academically sound research and policy options on issues of importance to South Carolina.” Contact: James P. Fields, Executive Director PO Box 11553 Columbia, SC 29211 Telephone: 803-806-8106 Fax: 803-806-8335 Ground Address 1411 Gervais Street, Suite 450 Columbia, SC 29201 Website: http://www.palmettoinstitute.org/ Source: http://www.palmettoinstitute.org/ 4/6/09
Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) “PERC—the Property and Environment Research Center—is the nation’s oldest and largest institute dedicated to improving environmental quality through markets and property rights. Research is at the heart of PERC’s work followed by outreach and education. Formed more than 25 years ago, PERC applies economic thinking to environmental problems. Located in Bozeman Montana, PERC pioneered the approach known as free market environmentalism (FME).” Contact: PERC 2048 Analysis Dr. Ste. A Bozeman, MT 59718 Telephone: 406-587-9591 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.perc.org/ 4/14/09
Rural Crossroads Institute “MISSION: To empower communities to access resources and implement best practices that promote economic growth.” The Institute’s programs include Magic Johnson Community Empowerment Center, Workforce Achievement Program, Hispanic Workforce Overview among others. Contact: Robin Chisolm, Ph.D. Executive Director Rural Crossroads Institute SC Department of Commerce 1201 Main St., Suite 1600 Columbia, S.C. 29201
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 70 Telephone: 803-737-2124 Fax: 803-737-0538 Source: http://www.ruralcrossroads.org/index.html 4/6/09
Smart Growth America “Smart Growth America is a coalition of national, state and local organizations working to improve the ways we plan and build the towns, cities and metro areas we call home. The coalition includes many of the best-known national organizations advocating on behalf of historic preservation, the environment, farmland and open space preservation, neighborhood revitalization and more. Our state- and regional-level members are community-based organizations working to save treasured landscapes while making our towns and cities ever more livable and lovable.” Contact: Geoff Anderson, President Smart Growth America 1707 L St NW, Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: 202-207-3355 Fax: 202-207-3349 Email: [email protected] David Goldberg Communications Director Telephone: 202-412-7930 [email protected] Website: http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/ Source: http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/mission.html 12/18/08
South Carolina Association of Community Development Corporations “The South Carolina Association of Community Development Corporations is a state- wide trade association of non-profit, community-based development corporations within the state's economically distressed communities. The SCACDC places particular emphasis on promoting development in communities that have been left out of the economic mainstream, especially minority communities. The mission of SCACDC is to raise the quality of life for low-wealth families and communities by advancing the community economic development industry in South Carolina through the capacity building of local community development corporations through the provision of Grassroots Leadership Development, Access to Capital , Advocacy and Technical Assistance.” Contact: Bernie Mazyck - President & CEO Email: [email protected] South Carolina Association of Community Development Corporations 658 Rutledge Avenue, 2nd Floor Charleston, SC 29403 Telephone: 843-579-9855 Fax: 843-579-0232
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South Carolina Chamber of Commerce “The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce serves as the unified voice of business and industry in the state. We strive to serve as a catalyst to increase per capita income and global competitiveness through our efforts to: Decrease business costs and increase productivity; Build a highly skilled, capable workforce; Nurture entrepreneurial development; Foster a favorable climate for our members and their employees; Improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians.” Contact: Otis Rawl, President South Carolina Chamber of Commerce 1201 Main Street, Suite 1700 Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: 803-799-4601 Fax: 803-779-6043 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.scchamber.net/cwt/external/wcpages/index.aspx Source: http://southcarolinasccoc.weblinkconnect.com/cwt/external/wcpages/aboutus/scc_about_ us.aspx 12/16/08
Southeast Economic Development Council, Inc. “Tracing our roots to the fall of 1946, the Southern Economic Development Council is the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America. We have members in 17 states in the American South, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia....SEDC is a non-profit, 501 (c)(6), membership organization governed by a Board of Directors and Executive Committee. One director is elected by each member state to serve with elected officers on the Board of Directors. Our office is located in Atlanta and managed by a professional staff.” Contact: Gene A. Stinson, President P.O. Box 18369 Atlanta, GA 30316 Bus: 404-523-3030 or 800-969-7432 Fax: 404-523-0406 Physical Address 2580 Porchside Place, SE Atlanta, GA 30316 Source: http://www.sedc.org/ 4/6/09
Southern Growth Policies Board “Southern Growth Policies Board is a non-partisan public policy think tank based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Formed by the region's governors in 1971,
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 72 Southern Growth Policies Board develops and advances visionary economic development policies by providing a forum for partnership and dialog among a diverse cross-section of the region's governors, legislators, business and academic leaders and the economic- and community-development sectors. This unique public-private partnership is devoted to strengthening the South's economy and creating the highest possible quality of life.” Contact: Ted W. Abernathy Jr., Executive Director Southern Growth Policies Board P.O. Box 12293 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Telephone: 919-941-5145 Fax: 919-941-5594 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.southern.org/ 4/6/09
Southern Rural Development Center “The Southern Rural Development Center seeks to strengthen the capacity of the region's 29 land-grant institutions to address critical contemporary rural development issues impacting the well-being of people and communities in the rural South. Goals: • Stimulate the formation of multi-state research teams • Coordinate the development and revision of educational materials and maintain a centralized repository of educational resources • Organize and deliver high priority rural development research and educational workshops/conferences • Provide leadership for the preparation of science-based rural development policy reports • Build partnerships that link the South's land-grant university system with other key entities committed to rural development activities in the region.” Contact: Lionel J. (Bo) Beaulieu, Director Southern Rural Development Center Box 9656 190 Bost North Mississippi State, MS 39762 Telephone: 662-325-3207 Fax: 662-325-8915 Source: http://srdc.msstate.edu/ 4/6/09
Resourceful Communities Program, The Conservation Fund “Environmental Stewardship. Sustainable Community Development. Social Justice. Established in 1991, The Conservation Fund's Resourceful Communities Program blends innovative techniques to help North Carolina's underserved communities create new economies that protect and restore, rather than extract, natural resources. Resourceful Communities provides a range of direct assistance to develop the leadership and organizational capacity necessary for sustainable community development. Because
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 73 Resourceful Communities works closely with local partners, including nonprofit, private and public concerns, we help ensure local ownership of long-term economic, social and environmental change.” Contact: Kathleen Marks Resourceful Communities Program The Conservation Fund Post Office Box 271 Chapel Hill, NC 27514-0271 Telephone: 919-967-2223 ext. 111 Fax: 919-967-9702 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.resourcefulcommunities.org/ Source: http://www.resourcefulcommunities.org/ 4/22/09
Upstate Forever “Upstate Forever promotes sensible growth and the protection of special places in the Upstate region of South Carolina. The membership-based, nonprofit organization covers ten counties (Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union), and we have three main programs: Land Trust, Sustainable Communities, and Clean Air and Water. Across all three programs, we work to educate the public, developers, and policy makers about land use, conservation, and growth management issues in the Upstate.” Contact: Brad Wyche, Executive Director Upstate Forever PO Box 2308 Greenville, SC 20602 Telephone: 864-250-0500 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.upstateforever.org/ 4/20/09
Urban Land Institute “ULI–the Urban Land Institute is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members.....ULI’s mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. We are committed to: • Bringing together leaders from across the fields of real estate and land use policy to exchange best practices and serve community needs; • Fostering collaboration within and beyond ULI’s membership through mentoring, dialogue and problem-solving; • Exploring issues of urbanization, conservation, regeneration, land use, capital formation, and sustainable development; • Advancing land use policies and design practices that respect the uniqueness of both built and natural environments;
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/09 Ec. & Community Dev. Organizations Page 74 • Sharing knowledge through education, applied research, publishing, and electronic media; and • Sustaining a diverse global network of local practice and advisory efforts that address current and future challenges.” Contact: Richard M. Rosan, President 1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW Suite 500 West Washington, DC 20007 Telephone: 202-624-7000 Fax: 202-624-7140 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.uli.org/ Source: http://www.uli.org/LearnAboutULI.aspx 12/18/08
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Brookings Institute (Economic Studies) Source: http://www.brookings.edu/economics.aspx 12/16/08
National Governor’s Association Center for Best Practices Archives Provides an archive by topic of best practices publications, toolkits and Center publications. Source: http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.9123e83a1f6786440ddcbeeb501010a0/?vg nextoid=efd6303cb0b32010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD 4/13/09
North Carolina Bar Association Environmental Law Section Newsletter Archives Contains the Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Law Section's newsletters from 2000 to present, which may be password-protected as determined by the section leadership. Source: http://environmental.ncbar.org/Newsletters+/default.aspx 12/16/08
Open Space Economics & Natural Capitol Bibliography – Publications concerning open space economics Source: http://www.suitabilitymap.org/PUBLIC%20WEB/DOCUMENTS/Bibliography_Economi cs_120307.pdf 11/19/08
Planetizen “Planetizen is a public-interest information exchange provided by Urban Insight for the urban planning, design, and development community. It is a one-stop source for urban planning news, commentary, interviews, event coverage, book reviews, announcements, jobs, consultant listings, training, and more. Planetizen prides itself on covering a wide number of planning, design, and development issues, from transportation to global warming, architecture to infrastructure, housing and community development to historic preservation.” Source: http://planetizen.com/12/18/08
Smart Growth America Source: http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/resources.html 12/16/08
Smart Growth Online “Smart Growth Online is a web-based catalogue of Smart Growth related news, events, information and resources. Developed and funded through a cooperative agreement between the US EPA and the Sustainable Communities Network, this tool is designed to advance public understanding of smart growth and how growth can improve community livability.” Source: http://www.smartgrowth.org/library/default.asp 12/18/08
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Chapter 7: Business and Economy Ec. & Community Development Awards This section includes awards for projects, programs and technologies relating to economic or community development. In addition to recognizing outstanding work, they can be mined for story ideas.
2009 Regional Stewardship Awards “ARS (Alliance for Regional Progress) is accepting applications for the 2009 ARS Organizational Champion Awards. The annual award recognizes the work of an innovative region or exemplary regional organizations that has made measurable progress towards implementing the Principles of Regional Stewardship.” This year’s awards will be presented on July 29 at the ARS Regional Strategies Forum in Raleigh, NC. Source: http://www.regionalstewardship.org/ 4/13/09
Main Street South Carolina Inspiration Awards Main Street South Carolina empowers citizens with the knowledge, skills, tools and organizational structure necessary to revitalize their downtowns, neighborhood commercial districts and cities/towns into vibrant centers of commerce and community. Source: http://www.masc.sc/affiliates/Main%20Street/msdescription.htm 4/6/09
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CEO Forum on Sustainable Business Spring 2007 San Jose, CA “In this annual/bi-annual conference, select executives, government leaders, NGO representatives, special interest group experts and business leaders from around the world are united to share information and experience on current sustainable business practices and consumer trends. At each conference, keynote speakers present in-depth, first-hand case studies of their companies’ experience in which sustainability serves as a strategic driver for improved long-term competitiveness, profitability and resource management. In addition, speakers including government leaders, NGO representatives, and key environmental experts address global ramifications of sustainable issues.” For more information, see: http://www.sustainablebusiness.org/12.html
Annual Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference November 2-4, 2009 Portland, Oregon “The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) announces the host of the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference 2009 (ESTC 2009), Portland, Oregon, USA from November 2-4, 2009. The ESTC is the annual bi-national conference focusing on greening the tourism industry in the US and Canada.” For more information, see: http://www.ecotourismconference.org/portland-2009/
Southern Economic Development Council Annual Conference (Southern Economic Development Council) Future Conference dates: • 2009- Point Clear, Alabama, The Grand Hotel, August 15-18, 2009 • 2010- New Orleans, Louisiana, August 2010 • 2011- Asheville, North Carolina, August 2011 For more information, see: http://www.sedc.org/content.asp?id=81291
Business Speaks at the State House (South Carolina Chamber of Commerce) January 14, 2009 Columbia, SC “The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce's Business Speaks at the State House, a gathering of over 500 of South Carolina's leading business people, constitutional officers and members of the General Assembly, is set to take place January 14, 2009.” For more information, see: http://southcarolinasccoc.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/Event Detail.aspx?EventID=963 12/16/08
Chapter 7: Business and Economy 4/30/07 Ec. & Community Dev. Conferences Page 78 Green Cities – Sustainable Solutions for Business and Government May 20-21, 2009 Orlando, FL “An innovative sustainability conference for business, government and community … GreenCities Florida offers a highly interactive, outcome based, portfolio of seminars styles and sustainable solutions, presented by the nation’s leading green business, government, business, and technology experts. Our mission is to educate and demonstrate to leaders, decision-makers, and business owners and operators the actions they can take to save money, protect the environment, and enhance community. GreenCities prepares business and government with practical steps and specific plans for participating in this growing $265 billion green economy.” For more information, see: http://greencities.com/
Southeast Workforce & Economic Development Conference – Navigating Through the Storm May 3-5, 2009 Atlanta, Georgia “Attendees will hear from nationally recognized thought-leaders, policy makers, economic and workforce development practitioners, and private-sector leadership. The conference will emphasize successful workforce and economic development collaborations, best practices and forward-thinking initiatives to transform, rebuild, compete and succeed in the global marketplace.” For more information, see: http://www.sedc.org/
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Chapter 8: Culture and Heritage Introduction
Chapter 8: Culture and Heritage of the Resource Manual covers the arts and local/regional history and traditions, sense of place and regional identity, and historic preservation.
This chapter includes a primer providing definitions and best practices, a directory of public agencies and private organizations whose missions relate to culture and heritage, plus archives and awards programs that further examine topics within these fields, and, conferences or workshops exploring culture and heritage issues.
Chapter 8: Culture and Heritage Primer (Definitions/Legislation/Best Practices) ...... 2 Organizations and Contacts...... 19 Archives...... 47 Awards...... 48 Conferences and Events ...... 50
We welcome suggestions for additions to this and other chapters. (Please email suggestions to [email protected], with RGOS in the subject line.)
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Chapter 8: Culture and Heritage Primer This section includes definitions of culture and heritage terminology and important rules and legislation regarding culture and heritage, as well as industry “best practices” and books and articles. Definitions and overviews are listed first, followed by important legislation, and then best practices and other resources. Please note, this Primer is not intended to be a comprehensive survey of the topics, but to provide a starting point for further exploration.
Definitions: The Carolina Piedmont (Southernspaces.org) “Along the southern shoulder of the Piedmont Plateau that stretches from New York State into Alabama, the Carolina Piedmont runs some 250 miles from Danville, Virginia, to the far edge of South Carolina. Seventy-five to a hundred miles wide, this region of smooth-rolling hills and rocky-bottomed rivers expands from the Appalachians toward the geological fall line cities of Raleigh, Fayetteville, Columbia, and Augusta. Beyond, lies the Atlantic Coastal Plain.” Source: http://www.southernspaces.org/contents/2004/tullos/5a.htm 2/05/09
Conservation Easements A conservation easement is a voluntary agreement that allows a landowner to permanently limit the type and amount of development on their property while retaining private ownership of the land. Source: http://landtrust.org/ProtectingLand/EasementInfo.htm 4/27/09
Cultural Heritage “Cultural heritage (‘national heritage’ or just ‘heritage’) is the legacy of physical artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations. Often though, what is considered cultural heritage by one generation may be rejected by the next generation, only to be revived by a succeeding generation. Physical or ‘tangible cultural heritage’ includes buildings and historic places, monuments, artifacts, etc., that are considered worthy of preservation for the future. These include objects significant to the archaeology, architecture, science or technology of a specific culture. ‘Natural heritage’ is also an important part of a culture, encompassing the countryside and natural environment, including flora and fauna, scientifically know as biodiversity. These kinds of heritage sites often serve as an important component in a country's tourist industry, attracting many visitors from abroad as well as locally.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_heritage 3/31/09
Cultural Heritage Tourism “Cultural heritage tourism means traveling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes irreplaceable historic, cultural and natural resources.” Source: www.culturalheritagetourism.org 1/22/09
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Cultural Landscape Preservation “Preservation of cultural landscapes, or areas ‘where the interaction between man and nature created a unique whole’ or ‘places in nature that have acquired significant associations with human activities and human events . . . these landscapes seem to retain their natural forms and features, [but] they are transformed in the minds of those who associate historic events with them. These landscapes are no longer strictly a product of nature, valued for their inherent characteristics, but also become a product of the human mind.” (US/ICOMOS Newsletter 11 [1992]; Carol J. Galbreath, qtd. in All about Old Buildings 155). Examples of cultural landscapes include the Oregon Trail, Shenandoah Valley farmland, terraced rice fields, or a landscape made famous by a work of art.” Source: http://www.lib.umd.edu/NTL/glossary.html 3/31/09
Farming on the Edge Report (American Farmland Trust) “We’re needlessly wasting one of the world's most important resources. Less than one- fifth of U.S. land is high quality, and we are losing this finest land to development at an accelerating rate. U.S. agricultural land provides the nation—and the world—with an unparalleled abundance of food. But farmland means much more than food. Well- managed farmland shelters wildlife, supplies scenic open space and helps filter impurities from our air and water. These working lands keep our taxes down and maintain the legacy of our agricultural heritage. It makes no sense to develop our best farmland. Instead, we have a responsibility to protect this most valuable resource for future generations.” Source: http://www.farmland.org/resources/fote/default.asp 2/05/09
Folk Art “Folk art describes a wide range of objects that reflect the craft traditions and traditional social values of various social groups. These art works from ‘common folk’ are generally produced by people who have little or no academic artistic training, nor a desire to emulate ‘fine art’. In the collectibles and antique industry, these items are categorized by established techniques and styles of a particular region or culture. Along with painting, sculpture, and other decorative art forms, some also consider utilitarian objects such as tools and costume as folk art.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk_art 4/2/09
Heritage Areas “As opposed to a park, historic district, or scenic byway, a heritage area possesses the following broadly-defined components: A ‘sense of place’; regional scope; natural or cultural resources that unify the region; varied land uses; (usually) private ownership; local, regional, state and/or national significance. This term is used only when the article covers 1) the subject of heritage areas or 2) officially designated heritage areas.” Source: http://www.lib.umd.edu/NTL/glossary.html 3/31/09
Heritage Tourism (National Trust for Historic Preservation) “The National Trust defines cultural heritage tourism as traveling to experience the places, artifacts and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes cultural, historic and natural resources.”
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Source: http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/heritage-tourism/ 1/16/09
Historic Preservation (National Trust for Historic Preservation) “Historic preservation is often defined as the process of identifying, protecting, and enhancing buildings, places, and objects of historical and cultural significance. This process embraces many phases including the survey and evaluation of historical, architectural, and cultural resources in an area; the development of planning and legal measures to protect these resources; the identification of public and private funding sources applicable to preservation projects; the design for the restoration, rehabilitation, and/or adaptive use of historic structures; and the ongoing maintenance of these resources.” Source: http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/faq/careers-and-/what-is- historic.html 1/29/09
Historic Property “Refers to a district, site, building, structure or object significant in American history, architecture, engineering, archeology or culture at the national, State, or local level.” Source: http://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/arch_stnds_10.htm 3/24/09
Historic Preservation Easements (National Park Service) “A preservation easement is a voluntary legal agreement that protects a significant historic, archaeological, or cultural resource. An easement provides assurance to the owner of a historic or cultural property that the property's intrinsic values will be preserved through subsequent ownership. In addition, the owner may obtain substantial tax benefits. Historic preservation easements also are used to protect historic landscapes, battlefields, traditional cultural places, or archaeological sites. Under the terms of an easement, a property owner grants a portion of, or interest in, her property rights to an organization whose mission includes historic preservation. Once recorded, an easement becomes part of the property's chain of title and usually "runs with the land" in perpetuity, thus binding not only the owner who grants the easement but all future owners as well.” Source: http://www.nps.gov/hps/TPS/tax/easement.htm 1/22/09
Historic Registers “Historic Registers refer to any local, state, national, or international list of significant sites, districts, buildings, or objects. Used when such a list is the focus of the article. Example: the National Register of Historic Places; the World Heritage List. Articles that simply state that a building (site, etc.) has been listed are not include ‘HISTORIC REGISTERS’ would not likely apply to such an article unless the focus of the article is on, for example, a long struggle to have the building listed in said register.” Source: http://www.lib.umd.edu/NTL/glossary.html 3/31/09
National Trusts National organizations chartered to provide leadership, education, and advocacy to save historic places. Please note: while the former summarizes the mission of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the U.S., the charges of other national trusts may vary.
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Rural Culture (Center for Rural Culture) “The history, the stories and music, the arts and crafts, and the traditions all create a cultural tapestry woven from the "fiber" of a land-based lifestyle.” Source: http://www.centerforruralculture.org/about.php 3/24/09
Rural Gentrification (Report from Rural Home) “Gentrification is the process by which higher-income households displace lower-income residents of a community, changing the essential character and flavor of that community. The phenomenon of rural gentrification is less well known than its urban counterpart, and research into its causes and consequences has been lacking. The Housing Assistance Council researched the dynamics of gentrification in rural communities and its impact on housing affordability for low- and middle-income households. This report presents case studies illustrating three common scenarios for rural gentrification: urban sprawl (Chester County, Pa.), in-migration of people attracted by natural amenities (Teton County, Idaho), and in-migration of retirees (Beaufort County, S.C.). These counties have all faced the ironic condition of increasing housing production paired with decreasing affordability. In addition, they have lost long-held traditions and elements of local culture in exchange for a homogenous, suburbanized new identity.” Source: http://www.ruralhome.org/manager/uploads/Gentrification.pdf 1/22/09
Sense of Place (Brown University, Environmental Studies) “Sense of place is important in any discussion of land conservation and growth management because sprawl development tends to eliminate unique features of the landscape. This is clearly recognized by proponents of smart growth. As Daniels writes, "Community design is about place making. The physical layout of the community can and should connect people with each other, with the community, and with the surrounding countryside." Source: http://envstudies.brown.edu/oldsite/Thesis/2001/james/senseofplace.html#define 2/05/09
Urban Culture “Urban culture is the culture of cities. Cities all over the world, past and present, have behaviors and cultural elements that separate them from otherwise comparable rural areas.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_culture 4/27/09
Legislation and Regulations: Federal Historic Preservation Laws (National Park Service) The Official Compilation of U.S. Cultural Heritage Statutes: 2006 Edition Source: http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/fhpl/index.htm 3/25/09
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National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 “One important component of the NHPA directs federal agencies to take into account the effect of any undertaking (a federally funded or assisted project) on historic properties. "Historic property" is any district, building, structure, site, or object that is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places because the property is significant at the national, state, or local level in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, or culture. Typically, a historic property must be at least 50 years old and retain integrity. FEMA, in coordination with the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO)/ Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) and other consulting parties, must identify historic properties that may be affected by the proposed project and assess adverse effects of the actions. FEMA must then obtain concurrence from the SHPO/THPO on the eligibility of the identified historic properties and the effects on them. If there are adverse effects, FEMA, in cooperation with the Subgrantee and Grantee, consults with the SHPO/THPO and other consulting parties on ways to avoid or treat adverse effects to historic properties and develops a project-specific Memorandum of Agreement with the SHPO/THPO that outlines the agreed-upon treatment measures.” The full text of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 can be found at: http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3081 1/29/09 Source: http://www.fema.gov/plan/ehp/ehplaws/nhpa.shtm#1 1/29/09
The Preserve America and Save America’s Treasures Act (Senate Bill S.2262) “Preserve America and Save America's Treasures Act - Title I: Preserve America's Program (Sec. 103) Establishes the Preserve America Program, under which the Secretary of the Interior, in partnership with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, shall provide competitive grants to specified entities to support preservation efforts through heritage tourism, education, and historic preservation planning activities.” The full text may be found at: http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3981/text 1 /29/09 Source: http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3981.html#toc0 1/29/09
Executive Order 13287: "Preserve America" (US Federal Government) “Signed by President Bush on March 3, 2003, this executive order complements the Preserve America initiative. The order establishes federal policy to provide leadership in preserving America’s heritage by actively advancing the protection, enhancement, and contemporary use of the historic properties owned by the federal government. The order also encourages agencies to seek partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments and the private sector to make more efficient and informed use of these resources for economic development and other recognized public benefits. In addition, it directs the Secretary of Commerce, working with other agencies, to use existing authorities and resources to assist in the development of local and regional heritage tourism programs that are a significant feature of many state and local economies. As required by the order, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation delivered the first report on implementation of Section 3 to the President on February 15, 2006.” See the full report at http://www.preserveamerica.gov/EO.html . Source: http://www.preserveamerica.gov/overview.html 1/29/09
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Georgia Heritage Trust Act of 1975 “The Georgia Heritage Trust Act of 1975 seeks to preserve certain property in Georgia with unique natural characteristics, special historical value, or particular recreational value. The Georgia Heritage Trust Act asserts that it is an urgent public need to preserve important and endangered elements of Georgia's heritage. In addition, the legislation declares that the custodian of all submerged cultural resources shall be the Department of Natural Resources, and defines policies for reporting finds of all such resources as well as permitting methods for recovery operations.” Source: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Water_Resources_Directory/USA/Georgia/Laws/Heritage_T rust_Act_of_1975 4/27/09
North Carolina Conservation of Natural Resources (North Carolina Constitution, Art. 14, §5) “Declares it to be the state policy to preserve as a part of the common heritage of the state its forests, wetlands, estuaries, beaches, historical sites, openlands and places of beauty. Enables the state and its counties, cities, towns and other units of local government to acquire by purchase or gift properties or interests in properties which, upon their special dedication to and acceptance by resolution adopted by a vote of three-fifths of the members of each house of the General Assembly for those public purposes, shall constitute part of the ‘State Nature and Historic Preserve’, and which shall not be used for other purposes except as authorized by law.” Source: http://www.ncsl.org/programs/arts/gethistrec99.cfm?record=1370 3/24/09
North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (General Statutes of North Carolina, §113A- 1 through §113A- 13) “Declares the purposes of this article to be: to encourage the wise, productive and beneficial use of the natural resources of the state without damage to the environment, to maintain a healthy and pleasant environment and to preserve the natural beauty of the state; to encourage an educational program that will create public awareness of the state's environment and its related programs; to require agencies of the state to consider and report upon environmental aspects and consequences of their actions involving the expenditure of public monies or the use of public land; and to provide means to implement these programs. Declares it to be the continuing policy of the state to conserve and protect its natural resources and to create and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in productive harmony, including the preservation of the important historic and cultural elements of the state's inheritance.” Source: http://www.ncsl.org/programs/arts/gethistrec99.cfm?record=1391 3/24/09
South Carolina Conservation Bank Act (South Carolina Code of Laws Act 200, Title 48, Chapter 59) “To improve the quality of life in South Carolina through the conservation of significant natural resource lands, wetlands, historical properties, and archeological sites. Objectives: • Protect significant natural resource areas and wildlife habitats • Protect water quality
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• Maintain the State's forest lands • Protect farmlands, especially family farms • Protect and enhance the State's natural beauty • Protect and enhance significant historical and archaeological sites • Enhance public access for outdoor recreation and preserve traditional uses such as hunting, fishing, and other types of outdoor recreation • To encourage cooperation and innovative partnerships among landowners, state agencies, municipalities, and non-profit organizations.” Source: http://sccbank.sc.gov/ 4/27/09
South Carolina Heritage Trust Program (South Carolina Code of Laws, §51-17-10 through §51-17-150) “Creates the South Carolina Heritage Trust, the trustee of which shall be the Board of the Department of Natural Resources. Authorizes the board to acquire for inclusion in the Heritage Trust, upon recommendation of the Heritage Trust Advisory Board, title to or interest in any natural or cultural area or feature that has been dedicated by the owner as a heritage preserve if the board considers the preserve to be of such outstanding and unique natural or cultural character as to merit a greater degree of preservation than that provided by dedication.” Source: http://www.ncsl.org/programs/arts/gethistrec99.cfm?record=1614 3/24/09
South Carolina Legacy Trust Fund (South Carolina Code of Laws, §51-22-10 through §51-22-60) “(§51-22-10)(1) Declares that there is a critical need to preserve and acquire the state's sensitive and pristine ecological and recreational resources and sites, as well as the state's natural and historical resources and sites, and there is a need to continue to develop and fund state parks and other outdoor recreational facilities for the state's citizens and out-of- state visitors. (§51-22-20) Creates within the Governor’s Office the Legacy Trust Fund, which shall consist of all monies appropriated or transferred to it, all donations, matching funds, and all interest earned on such monies which shall be retained in the fund and used for its stated purposes. Allows revenues from the Legacy Trust Fund to be matched by public funds, private funds, in-kind contributions, and other funding sources. Directs that the Legacy Trust Fund shall make available funds for the following purposes: to acquire sensitive ecological resources; to preserve and renovate or restore historic sites; for the development of existing and future state parks and Heritage Preserves; to protect habitat for plant and animal species considered endangered by the Department of Natural Resources; and to acquire or develop, or both, resource-based recreational projects and facilities within the state. (§51-22-30)(B).” Source: http://www.ncsl.org/programs/arts/gethistrec99.cfm?record=3276 3/24/09
Washington State Growth Management Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW) “The Washington State Growth Management Act was adopted because the Washington State Legislature found that uncoordinated and unplanned growth posed a threat to the environment, sustainable economic development and the quality of life in Washington. Known as the GMA, the Act (Chapter 36.70A RCW) was adopted by the Legislature in
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1990. In 1991 the GMA was amended to create the Growth Management Hearings Boards to hear and determine allegations of non-compliance with the GMA. The GMA has been amended several times since, including 1996, when the boards’ jurisdiction was expanded to include allegations of non-compliance with certain provisions of the Shoreline Management Act (SMA, Chapter 90.58 RCW). In 1997, the Legislature again modified some of the Act’s provisions, including the boards’ standard of review. The GMA requires state and local governments to manage Washington’s growth by identifying and protecting critical areas and natural resource lands, designating urban growth areas, preparing comprehensive plans and implementing them through capital investments and development regulations. This approach to growth management is unique among states.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_State_Growth_Management_Act 4/27/09
Best practices & other resources: 10 Best Practices in Heritage Development (Heritage Development Partnership) “Best practices in National Heritage Areas are innovative management approaches in heritage development that achieve defined organizational goals related to the protection of cultural, natural, and historic resources as described in the National Heritage Area’s general management plan.” The edition of this magazine presents ten examples of successful National Heritage Areas best practices in use. The ten best practices are in the following areas: Cultural Education Heritage; Cultural Conservation; Strategically Engaging the Community; Community Revitalization; Natural Resources Management; Developing Heritage Tourism through Collaborative Partnerships; Preserving Critical Physical Resources; Promoting the River as a Valuable Resource; Tourism Marketing; and Crafting a Culture of Stewardship” Source: http://www.nps.gov/history/heritageareas/REP/10%20Best%20Practices%202008.pdf 02/03/09
American Heritage Rivers Initiative (U.S. EPA) “The heart of the American Heritage Rivers initiative is locally driven and designed solutions. The federal role is confined to fostering community empowerment, while providing focused attention and resources to help river communities restore their environment, revitalize their economy, renew their culture and preserve their history. The American Heritage Rivers initiative is an innovative response to help river communities that seek federal assistance and other resources to meet some tough challenges. Without any new regulations on private property owners, state, local and tribal governments, the American Heritage Rivers initiative is about making more efficient and effective use of existing federal resources, cutting red-tape, and lending a helping hand.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/rivers/ 2/03/09
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The Bulldozer in the Countryside: Suburban Sprawl and the Rise of American Environmentalism (Cambridge University Press) “The Bulldozer in the Countryside is the first scholarly history of efforts to reduce the environmental costs of suburban development in the United States. The book offers a new account of two of the most important historical events in the period since World War II--the mass migration to the suburbs and the rise of the environmental movement. This work offers a valuable historical perspective for scholars, professionals, and citizens interested in the issue of suburban sprawl.” Source: http://www.cambridge.org/us/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521800595 4/27/09
The Consequences of How Missouri Is Growing (Brookings Institute) “Why are there reasons to be cautious about this pattern of growth? What are the cautions that come with the unfolding changes described in the preceding maps and statistics? One way to make an assessment is simply to look around: there are a number of fiscal, environmental, lifestyle, and community consequences that owe in large part to the decentralizing nature of Missouri’s residential and development trends. From this perspective, Missouri is struggling with land-use trends that impose greater costs on communities at a moment of fiscal crisis and undercut the state’s ability to make critical. Investments in education and amenities. It also faces serious threats to its rural heritage and natural resources. And it must grapple with massive transportation challenges as well as a widening gap between low-income people and opportunity.” Source: http://www.brookings.edu/es/urban/missouri/Mo43_54.pdf 1/25/09
Conservation and Historic Preservation Easements: To protect North Carolina’s Heritage (© Conservation Trust for North Carolina and North Carolina Coastal Land Trust) “Preservation easements protect the architectural and historical integrity of structures by imposing limitations on the types of alterations that may be made to the historic structures. In some cases, the owner may choose only to protect the exterior of the building in what is known as a façade easement. A preservation easement may also be designed to protect a building’s interior and important elements of the surrounding landscape or associated archaeological remains.” Source:http://www.onencnaturally.org/PDFs/Conservation%20&%20Historic%20Prserv ation%20Easements%20CTNC.pdf 3/25/09
Cultural Heritage Tourism Resource Manual (Cultural Heritage Tourism) “This directory of resources was compiled by the National Trust for Historic Preservation on behalf of Partners in Tourism. Partners in Tourism is a coalition of cultural service organizations, the travel industry, and federal agencies that provides a forum for collaborative research, education, promotion and advocacy with the common goal of advancing the role of culture and heritage in the travel and tourism industry. The reprinting or distribution of the Cultural Heritage Tourism Resource Manual must include the credits for American Express, the National Endowment for the Arts and Partners in Tourism.” Source: http://www.nasaa-arts.org/artworks/resource_manual.pdf 3/25/09
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Culture, place and urban growth in the U.S. South (Urban Ecosyst) “People’s connection to land is an important contributor to identity in traditional southern society. In small southern communities, to know where someone lives is to know who someone is because place assigns biography. Studies have investigated the physical and economic implications of landscape change in the South, but comparatively little research focuses on the impacts to culture of urban growth. We consider how sense of place (as an indicator of culture) may be impacted, over time, by physical and structural changes in a locale…..This point of departure examines the temporal dimension of sense of place, or how place perceptions may vary as familiar places and practices are altered by landscape moderations. We review the literature on sense of place and changing Southern landscapes and also offer a conceptual framework for analyzing sense of place over the long-term.” Source: http://www.interfacesouth.org/resources/files/johnson2007_senseofplace[1].pdf 3/24/09
Curating the City: Challenges for Historic Preservation in the Twenty-First Century (Journal of Planning History 2006; 5; 75) “In this ‘best practices’ volume for students, professionals, and policy makers, 15 essays by leading scholars and professionals explore the history of the preservation movement in the US, the current range of philosophies and strategies employed by professionals in the field, and recommendations for appropriate preservation strategies, both public and private.” The online version of this article can be found at: http://jph.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/5/1/75.pdf Source: http://www.powells.com/biblio/9780807854518?&PID=31127 4/17/09
The Difficulty of Urban Renewal (CRM: The Journal of Heritage Stewardship, National Park Service, Volume 3 Number 1 Winter 2006) “Perhaps no term associated with the American landscape is fraught with more pejorative connotations than “urban renewal.” Although the Federal Government program bearing that name ended over 30 years ago, the term remains in common parlance, almost always in reference to something that should not have occurred (as in, “This city suffered from widespread urban renewal”) or something unfortunate that might occur (“That project would be as devastating as urban renewal”). The term evokes myriad negative references—from the wholesale destruction of neighborhoods we would rush to preserve today; to forced relocation and, with it, community dissolution, primarily affecting underprivileged minority communities; to large-scale commercial development, with cold, anonymous-looking architecture that is incompatible with the urban fabric around it; to vast, little used pedestrian plazas; to boundless accommodation of motor vehicles, including freeway networks destined to augment, rather than relieve, congestion almost from the time of their completion, and immense parking garages that dwarf all that is around them. Critics continue to ask how we, as a society, could have ravaged our cities and towns the way we did. The prevailing view remains that urban renewal affords only lessons in what we must avoid. Source: http://crmjournal.cr.nps.gov/Print.cfm?articleIDN=2580 3/31/09
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Heritage Case Studies (Smart Growth Online) “Partners in Tourism, a national coalition that promotes culture and heritage tourism, offers detailed case studies on its website that describe efforts from across the U.S. to create tourist destinations based on local heritage and culture. Cultural heritage tourism can be described as traveling to experience the places and activities that authentically represent the stories and people of the past and present. It includes historic, cultural and natural attractions. Case studies on the website describe more than 30 sites from coast to coast that have embarked on a program to create and/or promote local cultural heritage tourism attractions or programs.” Source: http://www.smartgrowth.org/library/articles.asp?art=3582&res=1024 1/27/09
Historic Places and the Diversity Deficit in Heritage Conservation (CRM: The Journal of Heritage Stewardship, National Park Service, Volume 1 Number 2 Summer 2004) “The United States has always been diverse. Now it is more so than ever. Yet historic preservation has done little to address this reality. How should historic preservation present racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse historical experiences? How should it serve diverse constituencies? ... Between the nation’s history as presented at its historic sites and as lived by its people lies a significant diversity gap. In 2002, the National Park Service launched a new initiative, called the Cultural Heritage Needs Assessment, aimed at shrinking the persistent diversity deficit. This article is drawn from the project’s report. It concentrates on one aspect of the assessment’s findings, historic places, and concludes with a practical proposal for a program that the Federal Government could launch to quickly narrow the diversity gap using historic places.” Source: http://crmjournal.cr.nps.gov/Print.cfm?articleIDN=2013 3/31/09
Historic Preservation as Sustainable Development (Preservation North Carolina) “The most common phrase coming out of those sessions was ‘sustainable development.’ The second most common phrase? ‘Heritage conservation’ (the most common international term for ‘historic preservation.’ Perhaps a dozen sessions were specifically about heritage conservation, and heritage conservation permeated other sessions about economic competitiveness, job creation, housing, public-private partnerships, and social cohesion. Much of the world has begun to recognize the interrelationship and the interdependency between sustainable development and historic preservation. The whole purpose of ‘sustainable development’ is to keep that which is important, which is valuable, which is significant. The definition of sustainable development is ‘the ability to meet our own needs without prejudicing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.’ We need to use our cities, our cultural resources, and our memories in such a way that they are also available for future generations. Much of the world understands this, but less so in the United States.” Source: http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/sustainability/additional- resources/DiscussionDraft_10_15.pdf 1/16/09
Historic Preservation as Sustainable Development (Preservation New Jersey) “Let’s begin with solid waste disposal. In the United States, almost one ton of solid waste per person is collected annually. Around a fourth of the material in solid waste facilities is construction debris, and much of that from the demolition of older and historic
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buildings. Worldwide, solid waste disposal is increasingly expensive both in its financial and environmental impacts. So let’s put this in context. We all diligently recycle our soft drink cans. It’s a pain in the neck, but we do it because it’s good for the environment. The typical small building in an American downtown is 25 feet wide and 100 or 120 or 140 feet deep. If we tear down one small downtown building like this, we have now wiped out the environmental benefits of the last 1,344,000 aluminum cans that were recycled. We’ve not only wasted an historic building, we’ve wasted months of diligent recycling by the good people of our community.” Source: http://www.preservationnj.org/magazine/article.asp?ArticleID=20 1/29/09
Historical Museum Guide of North Carolina (Census Finder) This is “a directory of Historical Museums in North Carolina, categorized by county and place. A visit to these local North Carolina history museums and historic sites will allow you to soak up some local history and culture while you are there. Visit a historical museum and gain insight into the history of early North Carolina peoples. Some history museums have virtual tours, place histories, history timelines, genealogy data and historic old photos to view online. They have been included to give you an opportunity to visit them without leaving home.” Source: http://www.censusfinder.com/north-carolina-historical-museums.htm 1/16/09
HomegrownHandmade “HomegrownHandmade brings together the artists, farmers and creative entrepreneurs rooted in North Carolina's rural countryside. Self-directed driving tours across the state put visitors in touch with hands-on farm experiences, u-pick organic produce, art galleries, artists' studios, live music, handcrafts, vineyards and wineries, historic sites and picturesque bed-and-breakfasts. HomegrownHandmade grew out of a grant awarded by the Golden LEAF Foundation to the North Carolina Arts Council, North Carolina Cooperative Extension and HandMade in America for a project to stimulate statewide sustainable tourism and to showcase the state's rural riches.” Source: http://www.homegrownhandmade.com/AboutHgHm.php 3/20/09
LandScope America “LandScope America—a collaborative project of NatureServe and the National Geographic Society—is a new online resource for the land-protection community and the public. By bringing together maps, data, photos, and stories about America’s natural places and open spaces, our goal is to inform and inspire conservation of our lands and waters.” Source: http://www.landscope.org/ 3/25/09
Losing Our Natural Heritage: Development and Open Space Loss in North Carolina (Environment North Carolina) “North Carolina’s signature woodlands, farmlands, and open spaces are disappearing at an alarming rate. If these trends continue, the state’s treasured natural areas will disappear as vast tracts of land are developed into urban areas in the next twenty years. This report examines development rates in North Carolina over the last twenty years, and
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uses those results to make conservative predictions about loss of cropland and forestland over the next twenty years. Among the reports findings: Between 2007 and 2027: • North Carolina will lose another two million acres of forest land and cropland. • The Triangle will lose 37 percent of its natural areas; cropland will disappear altogether. • The Charlotte area will lose 30 percent of its natural areas, including nearly a quarter of its forest land, the highest rate of forest loss in the state. • Developed area in the state will increase by 38 percent, compared to a 30 percent increase in population.” Source: http://www.environmentnorthcarolina.org/reports/preservation/preservation- reports/losing-our-natural-heritage--development-and-open-space-loss-in-north-carolina 3/24/09
Loudoun's Defiant Dairy Outpost: In Last Milk Farm, County's Once-Defining Industry Resists Suburban Encroachment (The Washington Post) “On the southern edge of Purcellville, Loudoun County's rural roots are locked in a standoff with urban sprawl. There, Dogwood Farm stands its ground against a landscape of new mansions pushing up against the wire fence encircling the cows. This is Loudoun's last dairy farm, the only remnant of a business that once defined the county, which thrived by providing milk and other dairy products to city folk in the District. In the 1950s, about 400 dairy farms blanketed the county. Now three-car garages face off with a cluster of weathered barns and silos.” Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- dyn/content/article/2008/02/22/AR2008022202775.html 2/23/09
National Sea Grant College Program (U.S. EPA) Pamlico County, North Carolina “The technical assistance team provided Pamlico County and associated municipalities with smart growth options to address the development issues that the Highway 55 corridor enhancement project could raise. The project identified strategies, including context-sensitive design and access management, that the county could consider to facilitate development along the highway corridor while protecting the cultural and environmental resources that residents cherish and contributing to the county's sense of place. The assistance educated participants about environmentally sound development practices, presented development scenarios for the corridor, and shared smart growth techniques that can be applied at the county and site levels to capture the benefits of development while protecting the county’s rural heritage.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/noaa_epa_techasst.htm 2/03/09
The North Carolina Atlas Revisited “This website offers updates of trends in the state since these trends and patterns were first portrayed in book form in The North Carolina Atlas: Portrait for a New Century, published by the UNC Press in 2000. This site is continuously revised as new information becomes available. It is organized into chapters that include maps, charts, tables, and explanations and analyses of changes and their implications. Current chapters include: Population; Manufacturing; Politics and Government; Health and Health Care; Air
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Quality; Weather & Climate; Agriculture; Religion; The Economy; Retail Trade, Banking & Tourism; Public Education; Land Regions, History, and Transportation. Currently in preparation is a chapter on Crime.” Source: http://www.ncatlasrevisited.org/index.html 4/2/09
North Carolina Local Legacies Projects (North Carolina: Folklife in Your State) “The collections of the American Folklife Center contain rich material from North Carolina that documents the state's diverse folk traditions. Among its unique recordings are African American religious services; many hours of fiddle, banjo, dulcimer, and guitar music; recordings of folklore dating from the 1940s; and the Joseph S. Hall Great Smoky Mountains Project, which includes recordings of folksongs, narrative, instrumental music, and speech, from the 1940s through the 1960s.” Source: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/legacies/NC/index.html 3/24/09
North Carolina's Natural Heritage At Risk: How Reduced Funding for Land Acquisition Threatens Open Spaces (Environment North Carolina) “North Carolina is full of unique places. Residents and tourists flock to see historic sites, hike in the western mountains, visit state parks, and enjoy beautiful beaches. From sites of Native American settlements to the Smoky Mountains, from the Eno River State Park to the Outer Banks, there are special places across the state for families, nature lovers, and history buffs alike. Yet North Carolina’s farmlands, urban green spaces, wetlands, and wild places are disappearing at the sixth-fastest rate in the nation. Thirty-four percent of North Carolina’s coastal wetlands have been so altered that they no longer adequately protect water quality. With North Carolina’s population projected to grow from 7.8 million in 2000 to 8.8 million in 2015, the pressure for new development – and the loss of open space that comes with it – is likely to continue.” Source: http://www.environmentnorthcarolina.org/reports/open-spaces/open-spaces- reports/north-carolinas-natural-heritage-at-risk-how-reduced-funding-for-land- acquisition-threatens-open-spaces 1/22/09
Open Space and Historic Resources Plan (Town of Cary) “The Open Space and Historic Resources Plan was adopted on August 23, 2001. The Plan sets forth a program to identify, acquire, preserve and manage natural resources, historic sites, and other areas that are important to the citizens of Cary environmentally or culturally. Protecting historic rural landscapes and connecting open spaces to greenway trail corridors are other important goals. Through the plan, the Town will prioritize resources, establish long-term goals, and develop a thorough implementation plan.” Source: http://www.townofcary.org/depts/dsdept/P&Z/openspace/openspacehome.htm 1/22/09
Preserving North Carolina's Natural Heritage: Lessons From States' Efforts to Fund Open Space Protection (Environment North Carolina) “North Carolina’s open spaces are an integral part of our national identity. Our natural landscapes not only provide us with places of great beauty, but they also play a critical role in providing habitat for wildlife along with clean water, fresh air and recreational opportunities for North Carolinians. With these values at stake, many states —and their
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taxpaying citizens—have made significant investments in protecting these beautiful landscapes from destructive activities. Nevertheless, America’s woods, fields, and meadows are steadily slipping away. Sprawling, unplanned development and mounting pressure to drill, log, and mine America’s last remaining wilderness areas threaten the health of our environment and communities and jeopardize the natural legacy we will leave to future generations.” Source: http://www.environmentnorthcarolina.org/reports/preservation/preservation- reports/preserving-north-carolinas-natural-heritage-lessons-from-states-efforts-to-fund- open-space-protection#EuKz7P3k5LAJFSzYwE83mw 3/23/09
Rural Legacy Smart Growth Initiative (King’s County, Washington) This is an example from King County, Washington. It shows best practices for county government being proactive in preserving rural heritage. “Putting an end to urban sprawl is a major goal for the County Executive. Conserving our rural area is also integral to providing diversity in lifestyle choices, the continuation of farming and forestry, protection of environmental quality and wildlife habitat, and maintaining a link to King County's heritage. To protect rural areas from the impacts of sprawl and over- development and to preserve rural character, a number of initiatives to further reduce the rate of development in the rural area are underway.” Source: http://www.metrokc.gov/smartgrowth/rural.htm 1/30/09
Saving the Goodliest Land: A Five-Year Plan for Investing in North Carolina’s Land, Water, History and Future (Land for Tomorrow) “North Carolina is a “hot spot” for people. Between 1990 and 2000 our population grew by 21% and is expected to increase by 50% by 2030. You can travel almost anywhere in North Carolina and see firsthand the pressures our population creates on the land. More than one million acres of natural and rural land have been developed over the last decade. North Carolina lost more prime farmland between 1987 and 1997 than any other state except Ohio and Texas. And for the first time since the 1930s, falling forest acreage contributed to a decline in the volume of the state’s timber-growing stock. … This report examines changes in land use and ownership that are creating economic, public health, ecological and quality of life challenges in urban and rural areas … [and] recommends how the state can address these challenges.” Source: http://www.landfortomorrow.org/stuff/contentmgr/files/0b60b10902f50b512da3f4e7aed7 5a4d/miscdocs/Saving%20the%20Goodliest%20Land.pdf 4/27/09
South Carolina Landowner’s Guide (Farmland Information Center) “South Carolinians take great pride in their land. Hiking in the forest, fishing in the creek, canoeing on the river, hunting in the swamp, swimming in the ocean, or eating fresh vegetables from grandma’s garden, they make the most of their natural world. Families share long traditions of outdoor recreation with the next generation. With their love for the outdoors and their deep commitment to private property rights, they believe in the role of individuals to be stewards of the state’s natural resources.” Source: http://www.farmlandinfo.org/documents/30113/Final_SC_Guide_05-03.pdf 2/05/09
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South Carolina Local Legacies Projects (South Carolina: Folklife in Your State) “The collections of the American Folklife Center contain rich and varied material from South Carolina that documents the state's folk traditions. Among its recordings are Gullah dialect songs and tales from the Sea Islands; African American spirituals, hymns, lullabies, and religious services performed by choirs and soloists from around the state; and many hours of work songs, spirituals, and prayers of African American convicts held at the state work farms in Boykin and Columbia in the 1930s.” Source: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/legacies/SC/index.html 2/12/09
Top 10 Most Endangered Areas in the South for 09: Actions taken on the top 10 endangered areas in the South could set precedent for the rest of the country (Southern Environmental Law Center) “The next 12 months will be telling for SELC’s list of endangered areas as they face a series of decisions that will either raise or lower the bar nationwide on critical issues like air quality and clean water. Our region will either protect—or lose—areas of our native forest, coastline, and rural countryside. How the South accommodates growth and development while preserving our precious natural heritage could set a model for the rest of the country.” Source: http://www.southernenvironment.org/newsroom/press_releases/01_05_09_top_ten_enda ngered_areas 2/03/09
Transfer Development Rights “Transfer of Development Rights, or TDR, is a land use regulatory tool under which development rights can be severed from a tract of land and sold in a market transaction. The parcel from which the rights are transferred is then permanently restricted as to future development, and the purchaser of the rights may assign them to a different parcel to gain additional density—for example, more residential units or more commercial floor area than would be allowed without the transferred rights. Usually, TDR programs designate sending areas from which rights may be transferred, and receiving areas to which the rights may be sent.” Source: http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bpoladm/suswshed/pdfs/tdrreprt.pdf 4/27/09
The Value of Open Space: How Preserving North Carolina’s Natural Heritage Benefits Our Economy and Quality of Life (NCPIRG Education Fund) Source: https://www.policyarchive.org/bitstream/handle/10207/5175/NC- The%20Value%20of%20Open%20Spaces%20text.pdf?sequence=1 3/25/09
The Way We Lived in North Carolina (The North Carolina Office of Archives and History and University of North Carolina Press) The North Carolina Office of Archives and History and the University of North Carolina Press have collaborated to issue a revised and updated single-volume edition of The Way We Lived in North Carolina, which originally appeared in 1983 in five separate volumes.” Source: http://www.waywelivednc.com/introduction.htm 1/21/09
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Why Save Farmland? (Farmland Information Center) “Agricultural land also supplies products with little market value, but enormous cultural and ecological importance. Some are more immediate, such as social heritage, scenic views, open space and community character. Long-range environmental benefits include wildlife habitat, clean air and water, flood control, groundwater recharge and carbon sequestration.” Source: http://www.farmlandinfo.org/documents/28562/Why_Save_Farmland_1-03.pdf 2/05/09
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Chapter 8: Culture and Heritage Organizations This section includes foundations, educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations whose central purpose relates to culture and heritage. Federal agencies are listed first, followed by state agencies and then national, state, and local private organizations.
Federal agencies: Advisory Council on Historic Preservation “The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is an independent federal agency that promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our nation's historic resources, and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.” Contact: John M. Fowler Executive Director Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 803 Old Post Office Building Washington, DC 20004 Telephone: 202-606-8503 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.achp.gov Source: http://www.achp.gov/ 3/24/09
Conservation Reserve Program “The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides technical and financial assistance to eligible farmers and ranchers to address soil, water, and related natural resource concerns on their lands in an environmentally beneficial and cost-effective manner. The program provides assistance to farmers and ranchers in complying with Federal, State, and tribal environmental laws, and encourages environmental enhancement. The program is funded through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). CRP is administered by the Farm Service Agency, with NRCS providing technical land eligibility determinations, conservation planning and practice implementation.” Contact: Thomas Christensen, Deputy Chief USDA, NRCS, Deputy Chief of Programs P.O. Box 2890 Washington, DC 20013 Street Address 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Room 5113-S Washington, DC 20250 Telephone: 202-720-4527 Website: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ Source: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/crp/ 3/26/09
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National Endowment for the Arts “The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government, the Endowment is the nation's largest annual funder of the arts, bringing great art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases.” Contact: Patrice Walker Powell, Acting Chairman National Endowment for the Arts 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20506 Telephone: 202-682-5414 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nea.gov/ Source: http://www.nea.gov/ 4/1/09
National Endowment for the Humanities “NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.” Contact: Carole M. Watson, Acting Chairman National Endowment for the Humanities 100 Pennsylvania, NW Washington, DC 20506 Telephone: 800-NEH-1121 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.neh.gov/ Source: http://www.neh.gov/ 4/1/09
National Heritage Areas “Most people know that the National Park Service cares for national parks, a network of nearly 400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across the nation. The treasures in this system – the first of its kind in the world –have been set aside by the American people to preserve, protect, and share, the legacies of this land. National Heritage Areas expand on traditional approaches to conservation by supporting large-scale, community centered initiatives that engage citizens in the preservation and planning process. Committed to protecting and promoting the cultural, historical and natural assets of a region, National Heritage Areas play a vital role in maintaining both the physical character and the cultural legacy of the United States.” Contact: Martha Raymond, National Coordinator for Heritage Areas 1201 "Eye" Street, NW 6th Floor Washington, DC 20005 Telephone: 202-354-2222 Fax: 202-371-6468
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Website: http://www.nps.gov/history/heritageareas/ Source: http://www.nps.gov/history/heritageareas/ 2/12/09
Southeast Regional Office Contact: Patty Wissinger, National Heritage Areas Coordinator Southeast Regional Office 100 Alabama Street SW - 1924 Building Atlanta, GA 30303 Telephone: 404-562-3175 ext. 536 Fax: 404-562-3282 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nps.gov/history/heritageareas/ Source: http://www.nps.gov/history/heritageareas/CNTC/INDEX.HTM#region 4/27/09
National Register of Historic Places “The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America's historic and archeological resources.” Contact: Paul Loether, Program Manager National Register of Historic Places National Park Service 1849 C Street, NW (2280) Washington, DC 20240 Telephone: 202-354-2211 Fax: 202-371-6447 Website: http://www.nps.gov/nr/ Source: http://www.nps.gov/nr/ 3/24/09
Preserve America “Preserve America is a federal initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage. The goals of the program include a greater shared knowledge about the nation’s past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country’s cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities. Since the program’s inception in 2003, the First Lady of the United States has served as the Honorary Chair of Preserve America.” Contact: Telephone: 202-606-8503 Website: http://www.preserveamerica.gov/ Source: http://www.preserveamerica.gov/ 2/12/09
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Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program - National Park Service “The Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program, also known as the Rivers & Trails Program or RTCA, is the community assistance arm of the National Park Service. RTCA staff provide technical assistance to community groups and nonprofit organizations, community groups, tribes or tribal governments, and local, State, or federal government agencies so they can conserve rivers, preserve open space, and develop trails and greenways. The RTCA program implements the natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation mission of the National Park Service in communities across America.” Contact: Mailing Address Rick Potts Program Chief Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program National Park Service 1849 C Street, NW, Org. Code 2220 Washington, D.C. 20240 Physical Location Address 1201 Eye Street, NW (Org Code 2220) Washington, D.C. 20005 Telephone: 202-354-6900 Website: http://www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/rtca/ Source: http://www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/rtca/ 3/25/09
Smart Growth Program – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “EPA helps communities grow in ways that expand economic opportunity, protect public health and the environment, and create and enhance the places that people love. Through research, tools, partnerships, case studies, grants, and technical assistance, EPA is helping America's communities turn their visions of the future into reality.” EPA's Smart Growth program is managed by the Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation. Contact: Marcia Mulkey Acting Associate Administrator Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation(1803A) US Environmental Protection Agency Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Telephone: 202-566-2878 Email: [email protected] Website: http://epa.gov/dced/ Source: http://epa.gov/dced/index.htm 4/1/09
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State agencies: North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs “The North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs was created in 1971 by the North Carolina General Assembly in response to the requests of concerned Indian citizens from across the state. Specifically, the commission was created to: • Deal fairly and effectively with Indian affairs • Bring local, state and federal resources into focus for the implementation or continuation of meaningful programs for the state's Indian citizens • Provide aid and protection for Indians as needs are demonstrated • Assist Indian communities in social and economic developments • Promote recognition of and the right of Indians to pursue their cultural and religious traditions.” Contact: Greg Richardson, Executive Director North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs 1317 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1317 Physical Location: 100 East Six Forks Road. Suite 201 Raleigh, NC 27609 Telephone: 919-789-5900 Fax: 919-420-1373 Website: http://www.doa.state.nc.us/cia/ Source: http://www.doa.state.nc.us/cia/index.htm 4/1/09
North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources “The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources was formed in 1971 to serve North Carolina’s citizens across the state in an outreach to broaden minds and spirits, preserve history and culture, and to recognize and promote our cultural resources as an essential element of North Carolina’s economic and social well-being. It was the first state organization in the nation to include all agencies for arts and culture under one umbrella. Cultural Resources serves more than 19 million people annually through three major areas: The Arts, The State Library of North Carolina and Archives and History.” Contact: Linda A. Carlisle, Secretary North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources 109 East Jones Street, MSC 4601 Raleigh, NC 27699-4601 Telephone: 919-807-7385 Fax: 919-733-1620 Website: www.ncculture.com Source: http://www.ncdcr.gov/default.asp 3/24/09
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North Carolina Arts Council “The Arts Council supports and advocates for arts organizations and individual artists. Our diverse audiences show that the arts are relevant to the lives of North Carolinians and critical to the future of North Carolina and all of its communities. Our grant awards become a "blue ribbon stamp of approval" to leverage additional funds from foundations, businesses, and local governments, generating almost $16 in matching funds for every $1 invested.” Contact: Mary B. Regan, Executive Director North Carolina Arts Council MSC #4632 Department of Cultural Resources Raleigh, NC 27699-4632 Physical Location 109 East Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27601 Telephone: ( 919) 807-6525 Website: http://ncarts.org/ Email: [email protected] Source: http://ncarts.org/ 4/20/09
North Carolina ECHO (Exploring Cultural Heritage Online) “North Carolina ECHO (Exploring Cultural Heritage Online) is an online portal to online special collections of North Carolina's libraries, archives, museums, historic sites, and other cultural institutions.” Contact: Hilary K. Perez, Project Archivist North Carolina ECHO State Library of North Carolina 4640 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4640 Telephone: 919-807-7418 FAX: 919-733-8748 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.ncecho.org/ Source: http://www.ncecho.org/ 3/24/09
North Carolina Historic Sites “North Carolina Historic Sites is a group of 27 unique state historic sites invites you to open doors into the past and more fully understand the world we live in today. Whether you live in North Carolina or are just visiting, our sites will pique the imagination, stir the mind, and lift the spirit.” Contact: Main Office Dobbs Building 430 N. Salisbury Street Suite 2050
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Raleigh, N.C. 27603 Phone: 919-733-7862 Fax: 919-715-0678 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nchistoricsites.org/ Source: http://www.nchistoricsites.org/ 4/20/09
West Region Office Bob Remsburg 9621 Reed Mine Road Midland, NC 28107 Telephone: 704-721-4653 Fax: 704-721-4657 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.nchistoricsites.org/contact.htm 4/28/09
North Carolina State Archives “The North Carolina State Archives collects, preserves, and makes available for public use historical and evidential materials relating to North Carolina. Its holdings consist of official records of state, county, and local governmental units, and copies of federal and foreign government materials. In addition to these official records are private collections, organization records, maps, pamphlets, sound recordings, photographs, motion picture film, and a small reference library. In all, the Archives houses over 50,000 linear feet of permanently valuable materials containing millions of individual items. Materials in the Archives collections constitute by far the most valuable assembly of manuscript records and North Caroliniana in existence. The State Archives is part of the Archives and Records Section of the Office of Archives and History and the Department of Cultural Resources.” Contact: Jesse R. Lankford, State Archives & Records Administrator North Carolina State Archives 4614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, N.C. 27699-4614 Phone: 919-715-9752 Fax: 919-733-1354 Physical address 109 E. Jones St. Raleigh, N.C. 27601 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.archives.ncdcr.gov/ Source: http://www.archives.ncdcr.gov/default.htm 4/20/09
North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Within the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources are divisions that oversee the Museum of Natural Sciences, the NC Zoological Park, aquariums, and environmental education among others. Special Programs with the
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North Carolina Natural Heritage Program “The North Carolina Natural Heritage Program is a part of the Office of Natural Resource Planning and Conservation within the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources. The program inventories, catalogues, and supports conservation of the rarest and the most outstanding elements of the natural diversity of our state. These elements of natural diversity include those plants and animals which are so rare or the natural communities which are so significant that they merit special consideration as land-use decisions are made.” Contact: Linda Pearsall, Program Director North Carolina Natural Heritage Program 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Telephone: 919-715-4195 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ncnhp.org Source: http://www.ncnhp.org/Pages/contactpage.htm 1/23/09
One Million Acre Initiative “The NC Million Acre Initiative is a collaborative, state-led endeavor to accelerate the rate that land is protected in North Carolina and to permanently preserve an additional one million acres of land by the end of 09. We are accomplishing these goals by: • fostering partnerships among private and public land protection partners • promoting regional open space planning, and • providing information about the importance of open space protection.” Contact: David Knight, Assistant Secretary for Natural Resources One Million Acre Initiative Office of Conservation & Community Affairs 1601 MSC Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Telephone: (919) 715-4152 Fax: (919) 715-3060 E-mail: [email protected]
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Website: www.onencnaturally.org Source: http://www.onencnaturally.org/ 2/03/09
One North Carolina Naturally “The Office of Conservation and Community Affairs works with the Division of Natural Resources Planning and Conservation to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to manage and plan for statewide natural resource conservation. As part of these efforts, the Conservation Planning Tool is being developed to streamline the process of identifying and prioritizing the areas in North Carolina's landscape that are essential for conservation. The Office of Conservation and Community Affairs builds capacity of community decision makers to: • Conserve natural areas for future generations, • Support stewardship of working farms and forests, • Protect and restore coastal habitats, and • Guide compatible land use planning.” Contact: David Knight, Assistant Secretary for Natural Resources One North Carolina Naturally Office of Conservation and Community Affairs 1601 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1601 Telephone: 919-715-4152
Judy Francis, Western Regional Field Officer Resource-Based Economic Development 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Telephone: 828-296-4523 Source: http://www.onencnaturally.org/ 3/25/09
North Carolina Department of Parks and Recreation “The North Carolina state park system offers a wide range of educational opportunities and resources. Our Interpretation and Education (I&E) programs engage people in hands- on experiences that promote appreciation and understanding of our state’s great cultural and natural resources. The mission of the state parks system is to conserve and protect representative examples of the natural beauty, ecological features and recreational resources of statewide significance; to provide outdoor recreational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment; and to provide environmental education opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural heritage.” Contact: Lewis Ledford, Director NC Department of Parks and Recreation 1615 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 Physical address 512 N. Salisbury Street,
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Archdale Building, 7th Floor, Room 742 Raleigh, NC Telephone: 919-733-4181 Website: http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php Source: http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php 3/30/09
North Carolina Museum of History “The Division of State History Museums collects and preserves artifacts and other historical materials relating to the history and heritage of North Carolina in a local, regional, national, and international context to assist people in understanding how the past influences the present. The Division interprets the state’s history through exhibitions, educational programs, and publications available to the visitor on-site or through distance-learning technologies.” Contact: Ken Howard, Director North Carolina Museum of History 5 East Edenton Street Raleigh, NC 27601-1011 Telephone: 919-807-7878 Email: [email protected] Website: http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/index.html Source: http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/index.html 4/28/90
North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office “The North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office assists private citizens, private institutions, local governments, and agencies of state and federal government in the identification, evaluation, protection, and enhancement of properties significant in North Carolina history and archaeology. The agency carries out state and federal preservation programs and is a component of the Office of Archives and History, North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. The office serves as the staff of the state historic preservation officer, who is the Deputy Secretary for the Office of Archives and History, and as staff of the North Carolina Historical Commission in the review of state and federal development projects that might affect historic North Carolina properties.” Contact: Dr. Jeffrey Crow, Deputy Secretary North Carolina Office of Archives and History State Historic Preservation Officer 4610 Mail Service Center Raleigh NC 27699-4610 Telephone: 919-807-7280 Website: http://www.hpo.ncdcr.gov/ Source: http://www.hpo.ncdcr.gov/ 1/23/09
South Carolina Arts Commission “The South Carolina Arts Commission, an autonomous state agency, was created by an act of the state legislature in 1967. Its mission is to build a thriving arts environment for
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the benefit of all South Carolinian. The SCAC has produced nationally recognized initiatives in arts curriculum reform, rural arts development, dance touring and audience development, community design, electronic communications, media arts, and traditional arts infrastructure development—all supported and sustained by a committed, experienced staff of field representatives and arts discipline specialists. In each of its key domains, the agency has expanded its capacity through well-established partnerships with other state agencies and institutions and private groups, extending well beyond the traditional boundaries of the arts community.” Contact: Suzette M. Surkamer, Executive Director South Carolina Arts Commission 1800 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: 803-734-8696 FAX: 803-734-8526 Email: [email protected] Website: www.southcarolinaarts.com/about/about.shtml Source: www.southcarolinaarts.com/ 2/12/09
South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs The division of Policy and Research Initiative in the South Carolina Commission of Minority Affairs … “seeks to assists the general public, public officials, private sector, non-profit, and faith-based organizations with statistical data and analysis. The goal of Research Services is to both create and maintain a comprehensive database of statistics regarding each of the minority populations in which the Commission serves. In addition, the research staff is involved in conducting simple to complex research, public policy analysis, information dissemination and the development of publications which accurately reflect the current status of the minority populations in South Carolina.” Contact: Benjamin Washington, Jr., Program Manager Institute for Research and Policy 6904 North Main Street, Suite 107 Columbia, SC 29203 Telephone: 803-333-9621 ext. 16 Fax: 803-333-9627 Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.state.sc.us/cma/index.html Source: http://www.state.sc.us/cma/index.html 4/3/09
South Carolina Conservation Bank “In 2000, work began on an effort to determine what lands in South Carolina were significant and how they could be protected and sustained. This effort resulted in the Land Legacy Initiative. This initiative was a grass roots effort that combined many individuals, groups, and businesses to determine what issues were involved and to seek remedies for those issues. Considerable time and effort were made to study other states that shared the same growth issues. The long-term objective of the Land Legacy Initiative
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was to identify these issues and possible solutions. It was determined that as urban lands increase, there is need to preserve greenways, open space, and parks in urban areas in order to promote balanced growth and to promote the well-being and quality of life in South Carolina. There is also a critical need to fund the preservation of, and public access to, wildlife habitats, natural areas, historical sites, sites of unique ecological significance, forestlands, farmlands, watersheds, open space, and urban parks as an essential element in the orderly development of the State.” Contact: Marvin N. Davant, Executive Director South Carolina Conservation Bank 1000 Assembly Street, Room #316 Rembert Dennis Bldg. Columbia, S.C. 29201 Telephone: 803-734-3986 Fax: 803-734-6326 Cell: 803-917-0634 Website: http://sccbank.sc.gov/ Source: http://sccbank.sc.gov/contact.html 1/29/09
South Carolina Department of Agriculture The Agritourism Program of South Carolina Department of Agriculture provides links to the historical plantations, museums and festivals and events. “Agriculture and forestry have the greatest impact on our state’s economy. Combined, agriculture, forestry, and tourism play a powerful role in the state’s economic well-being. … Agritourism provides an additional income source for farming operations. But it also brings awareness to non- farm neighbors about various parts of our industry. Operators who are involved in agritourism have a passion to inform the general public about agriculture and the people who make their livelihoods with it.” Contact: Hugh Weathers, Commissioner South Carolina Department of Agriculture State Capitol Complex Wade Hampton Bldg., 5th Floor PO Box 11280 Columbia, SC 29211 Telephone: 803-734-2210 FAX: 803-734-2192 (FX) Website: http://agriculture.sc.gov/ Source: http://agriculture.sc.gov/ 3/24/09
South Carolina Department of Archives and History “The South Carolina Department of Archives and History is an independent state agency whose mission is to preserve and promote the documentary and cultural heritage of the Palmetto State. The Department is the caretaker of the South Carolina Archives, a collection of more than 325 years of historical documents recording the rich and diverse history of the people and government of South Carolina. The agency’s mission extends to
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South Carolina African American Heritage Commission “The Commission seeks to increase the social, political, and economic value of African American heritage; encourage and demonstrate respect for all heritage; encourage the documentation of African American heritage; institutionalize African American heritage as an ongoing goal of preservation; and explore every area of South Carolina for African American contributions.” Contact: Jannie Harriot, Chairperson South Carolina African American Heritage Commission South Carolina Department of Archives and History 8301 Parklane Rd. Columbia, SC 29223 Telephone: 843-332-3589 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/afamer/hpaahcommission.htm Source: http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/afamer/hpaahcommission.htm 4/3/09
South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office “The South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) encourages and assists the preservation of the state's prehistoric sites and its historic buildings, structures, sites, and districts. The State Historic Preservation Office encourages and facilitates the responsible stewardship of South Carolina's irreplaceable historic and prehistoric places. The South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office was established in 1969 to implement the goals of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, which extended federal support to state and local preservation efforts. The Office, which receives federal funds through the National Park Service, is a program of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. ” Contact: Dr. Rodger E. Stroup, Director South Carolina State Historic Preservation Office South Carolina Department of Archives and History 8301 Parklane Rd Columbia, SC 29223
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Tel: 803-896-6178 Fax: 803-896-6167 Website: http://shpo.sc.gov/ Source: http://shpo.sc.gov/ 3/24/09
South Carolina Preserve America Initiative “The South Carolina Preserve America Initiative is a partnership effort led by the SC Department of Archives and History to help communities use their historic and cultural resources as economic assets. It will: • Provide 1:1 matching grants (up to $20,000) to smaller communities (population 25,000 or less) in South Carolina for historic preservation projects. • Help more South Carolina communities receive Preserve America designation. • Provide enhanced technical assistance to communities by working with partner organizations. Our partners include the SC Arts Commission, the SC Design Arts Partnership, the SC Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, the SC National Heritage Corridor, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation.” Contact: Elizabeth Johnson, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer South Carolina Preserve America Initiative SC Department of Archives and History 8301 Parklane Rd. Columbia SC 29223-4905 Email: [email protected] Brad Sauls Supervisor of Registration, Grants, & Outreach South Carolina Preserve America Initiative SC Department of Archives and History 8301 Parklane Rd. Columbia SC 29223-4905 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/saveamerica.htm 2/03/09
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism The South Carolina Department of Parks and Recreation provides links to South Carolina’s history and heritage. Historic sites and attractions throughout the state are listed by categories such as African American, American Revolution, Historic Churches and Synagogues, Historic Festivals, Military Sites and Museums, and Plantation Homes and Gardens. Contact: Chad Prosser, Agency Director South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
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1205 Pendleton St Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: 803-734-0166 Website: http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/ Source: http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/ 3/24/09
South Carolina National Heritage Corridor While the South Carolina Heritage Corridor does not include any counties in the greater Charlotte region, this website does provide information on upcountry life and culture that may apply to Chester, Lancaster, and York counties. “The 14 counties of the Heritage Corridor offer a cross-section of the state's historical, cultural, and natural resources that tell the vibrant story of South Carolina's centuries-long evolution and culture. The area describes the progression of upcountry and lowcountry life, from grand plantations and simple farms to mill villages and urban centers, and how their history affected South Carolina as a state and America as a nation.” Contact: Michelle McCollum, President South Carolina National Heritage Corridor 241 Pebble Brook Lane Belton, SC 29627 Telephone: 864-338-4841 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sc-heritagecorridor.org/ Source: http://www.sc-heritagecorridor.org/ 1/16/09
South Carolina State Museum “Housed in the historic 1893 Columbia Mill textile building, our "biggest artifact," the South Carolina State Museum tells the story of South Carolina through our many exhibits and programs.” Contact: William Calloway, Executive Director South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais Street Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: 803-898-4921 Website: http://www.museum.state.sc.us Source: http://www.museum.state.sc.us 3/24/09
Private Organizations: African American Cultural Center Mission: “The Afro-American Cultural Center exists to present, preserve and promote African American art, culture and history for the education and enlightenment of all.” Vision: “The Afro-American Cultural Center shall be the innovative, multi-disciplinary epicenter, celebrating the triumphant spirit of the African-American experience.”
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Contact: Carolyn Mints, Interim President & CEO African American Cultural Center 401 North Myers Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Telephone: 704-374-1565 Fax: 704-374-9273 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.aacc-charlotte.org/ Source: http://www.aacc-charlotte.org/ 3/25/09
Black Family Land Trust: “The Black Family Land Trust (BFLT), which began development at a meeting in Salter Path, NC in September 2002, is combining the tools of traditional conservation land trusts, community economic development organizations, and black land retention advocacy groups to slow the dramatic rate of loss of African American land around the Southeast. The mission of the organization is to ensure, protect, and preserve the natural, historic, environmental and community resources of African Americans through land ownership. The BFLT was incorporated in North Carolina in February 2004 and is currently awaiting 501(c)(3) approval from the Internal Revenue Service.” Contact: Dannette Sharpley, Interim Executive Director Black Family Land Trust 411 W. Chapel Hill Street 11th Floor, Suite 1104 Durham, NC 27701 Telephone: 919-682-5969 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.bflt.org/ Source: http://www.farmland.org/programs/states/nc/NorthCarolinaBFLT.asp 4/2/09
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Carolina Farm Stewardship Association's mission is to “promote sustainable agriculture in the Carolinas by inspiring, educating and organizing farmers and consumers. Our events include Farm & Garden Tours, On-Farm Dinners and our annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference. CFSA envisions a regional food system that is good for the farmer, the consumer and the land.” Contact: Roland Reynolds, Executive Director Carolina Farm Stewardship Association P.O. Box 448 Pittsboro, NC 27312 Telephone: 919-542-2402 Fax: 919-542-7401 Website: http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/ Source: http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/ 3/24/09
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NC Charlotte Chapter (Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Anson, Stanly, Rowan, Iredell, Alexander, Catawba, Burke, Lincoln, Cleveland counties) Christy Underwood NC Charlotte Chapter Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Telephone: 704-538-5742 Source: http://www.carolinafarmstewards.org/ 3/24/09
Carolina Indian Heritage Association (CIHA) CIHA is a “non-profit Native American organization dedicated to South Carolina's American Indians.” It mission is • “To aid and advise in genealogical research of South Carolina American Indians; • Confront and correct inaccurate teachings of American Indian history, heritage, culture and/or religions; • Assist in the accurate display of South Carolina's American Indians and their communities historically and in present day society; • Cooperate with Federal, State, civic and community organizations and South Carolina tribes in further development of American Indian welfare; • Aid in improving South Carolina's Indian communities; • Effectively represent the interests and concerns of Indian people in South Carolina in their effort to alleviate poverty and prejudice, and its related problems.” Contact: Carolina Indian Heritage Association 4055 Coburg Lane Orangeburg, SC 29115 Telephone: 803-533-4331 Email: [email protected] Website: http://carolinandnheritage.tripod.com/ Source: http://carolinandnheritage.tripod.com/ 3/30/09
Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce “Our goals are to foster cooperation and interaction within the Asian communities and between the community at large in Charlotte and the Carolinas for the betterment of commerce, culture and communication; and to promote, sponsor and support efforts to sustain our traditional heritages through excellence in business practice, education, volunteerism and public service.” Contact: Jian Zhang Ph.D., President Carolinas Asian-American Chamber of Commerce Telephone: 704-687-2312 (direct dial) E-Mail: [email protected] Telephone: 704-588-4288 Toll Free: 1-866-yes-asia Website: http://www.caacc.com/index.php
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Source: http://www.caacc.com/index.php 4/1/09
Center for Rural Culture Although located outside of our region, this organization provides useful resources on rural culture. “The purpose of this site is to educate, promote and inspire individuals seeking to sustain our rural culture…Goochland and its surrounding rural communities have long held a tradition based on an agricultural economy. The history, the stories and music, the arts and crafts, and the traditions all create a cultural tapestry woven from the "fiber" of a land-based lifestyle. The mission of the Center for Rural Culture is to educate, promote and inspire members of our community to sustain a culture that supports agriculture and the local economy, protects natural and historic resources, and maintains our rural character and traditions. The Center's work is challenging in the face of development pressures and it is up to each of us to preserve the cultural tapestry that makes us unique as a rural community. The purpose of this site is to educate, promote and inspire individuals seeking to sustain our rural culture. Visitors will find information about Center activities, links to other sites, and information on sustainability.” Contact: Lisa Dearden, Executive Director Center for Rural Culture P.O. Box 639 Goochland, VA 23063 Telephone: 804-332-3144 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.centerforruralculture.org/ Source: http://www.centerforruralculture.org/about.php 1/30/09
Charlotte Museum of History “The Charlotte Museum of History, an educational organization, captures and shares the stories of the Charlotte region from settlement forward through exhibits and programs. The museum collects, preserves, researches, and interprets regional artifacts, including the oldest surviving house in Mecklenburg County, the 1774 Hezekiah Alexander Home site.” Contact: Mary Davis Smart, President and CEO Charlotte Museum of History 3500 Shamrock Drive Charlotte, NC 28215 Phone: 704-568-1744 ext. 115 Fax: 704-566-1817 Website: http://www.charlottemuseum.org/ Source: http://www.charlottemuseum.org/index.asp 4/20/09
Charlotte Regional History Consortium “The Charlotte Regional History Consortium is composed of more than 30 North Carolina & South Carolina museums and organizations that highlight the Piedmont's history, art and culture, from the 18th Century through today. The Charlotte Regional
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History Consortium is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and interpreting the history of the Charlotte Region through cooperation among the region’s history organizations and interest groups.” Contact: Jan McCormick, President Charlotte History Museum 3500 Shamrock Drive Charlotte, NC 28215 Telephone: 704-568-1774 ext. 132 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.charlotteregionalhistory.org/index.htm Source: http://www.charlotteregionalhistory.org/ 4/20/09
Culture and Heritage Museums “The Culture & Heritage Museums is a linked system of cultural institutions in York County, SC, that currently includes Historic Brattonsville, McCelvey Center, Museum of York County and an environmental history museum being developed on the Catawba River. The McCelvey Center houses the York County Historical Center and the Southern Revolutionary War Institute.” Contact: Van Shields, Director and CEO Culture and Heritage Museums 4621 Mt. Gallant Blvd. Rock Hill, SC 29732 Telephone: 803-329-2121 Email: [email protected] Website: http://chmuseums.org/ Source: http://chmuseums.org/ 3/27/09
El Pueblo, Inc. “El Pueblo is a North Carolina non-profit statewide advocacy and public policy organization dedicated to strengthening the Latino Community. This mission is accomplished through leadership development, proactive and direct advocacy, education, and promotion of cross-cultural understanding in partnerships at the local, state, and national levels.” Contact: Tony Asion, Executive Director El Pueblo, Inc. 4 N. Blount Street, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27601 Telephone: 919-835-1525 Fax: 919-835-1526 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.elpueblo.org/pcontact.html Source: http://www.elpueblo.org/pcontact.html 4/1/09
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Heritage Conservancy Although the Heritage Conservancy is in Pennsylvania their website provides good resources that are applicable to our region. “Based in Doylestown, PA, Heritage Conservancy is an accredited, not-for-profit conservation organization that specializes in open space preservation, planning for sustainable communities, natural resource protection, property stewardship, historic preservation, adaptive reuse of existing structures, wildlife habitat restoration and biodiversity.” Contact: Clifford C. David, Jr., President Heritage Conservancy 85 Old Dublin Pike Doylestown, PA 18901 Telephone: 215-345-7020 Fax: 215-345-4328 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.heritageconservancy.org/ Source: http://www.heritageconservancy.org/ 4/16/09
Historic Charlotte “The mission of Historic Charlotte, Inc. is to actively promote historic preservation and to encourage, support and coordinate the activities of history and heritage groups throughout the greater Charlotte region.” Contact: Diane C. Althouse, Executive Director Historic Charlotte P.O. Box 33113 Charlotte, NC 28233 Telephone: 704-375-6145 Fax: 704-375-6152 Email: [email protected] Website: www.HistoricCharlotte.org Source: http://www.historiccharlotte.org/ 3/24/09
International House “International House an organization dedicated to bringing Charlotte and the world together. Our mission is to promote international understanding by serving as a center for diversity, advocating for people of diverse national backgrounds and facilitating professional and cultural programs. It is supported entirely through its own fundraising initiatives, private donations from individuals and corporation, and grants from foundations, community agencies and other not-for-profit organizations.” Contact: Beverly Grant, Executive Director International House 322 Hawthorne Lane Charlotte, NC 28204
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Telephone: 704-333-8099 Fax: 704-334-2423 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ihclt.org/ Source: http://www.ihclt.org/ 4/1/09
Land for Tomorrow “Land for Tomorrow is a statewide partnership of concerned citizens, businesses, interest groups and local governments urging the General Assembly to provide $200 million a year, for five years, to protect the state's land and water resources before they are irreversibly lost. Protecting North Carolina’s critical land will provide clean drinking water, clean air, thriving farms and forests, places to hunt, fish and watch wildlife, places to exercise and enjoy the beauty of North Carolina, less damage from flooding, places of historic significance and ecological value, preservation of North Carolina’s natural and cultural heritage, strengthened communities, and jobs and a sustainable economy.” Contact: Debbie Crane, Land for Tomorrow 4705 University Drive, Suite 290 Durham, NC 27707 Telephone: 919-403-8558 ext. 1018 Fax: 919-403-0379 E-mail: [email protected] Source: http://www.landfortomorrow.org/ 3/25/09
Levine Museum of the New South “Levine Museum of the New South is an interactive museum housing the nation's most comprehensive interpretation of post-Civil War Southern history.” Contact: Emily Zimmern, President & CEO Levine Museum of the New South 200 E. Seventh Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Telephone: 704-333-1887 Fax: 704-333-1896 Website: http://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/ Source: http://www.museumofthenewsouth.org/ 3/25/09
NASCAR NASCAR is an important aspect to regional culture and heritage. Stock-car racing gained increasing popularity after World War II and in 1949 the first Grand National was held in Charlotte. “The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR), celebrating 60 years in 2008, is the sanctioning body for one of North America's premier sports. … NASCAR is the No. 1 spectator sport -- holding 17 of the top 20 highest- attended sporting events in the U.S., and is the No. 2-rated regular season sport on television. NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 150 countries and in more than 30 languages. NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races at 100 tracks in more than 30 U.S.
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states, Canada and Mexico. Based in Daytona Beach (Fla.), NASCAR has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Charlotte (N.C.), Concord (N.C.), Conover (N.C.), Bentonville (Ark.), Mexico City, and Toronto.” Contact: NASCAR 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114 Telephone: 386-253-0611 Fax: 386-681-4041 Toll Free: 866-722-5299 Mailing Address PO Box 2875 Daytona Beach, FL 32120 Website: http://www.nascar.com/ Source: http://www.nascar.com/ 4/1/09
National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC) “The National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC) is dedicated to the preservation, development and promotion of the cultural and artistic expressions of the diverse Latino populations of the United States. Through this effort, NALAC is committed to the continuing struggle for the elimination of racism, sexism, ageism and discrimination against gay, lesbian and physically challenged populations. The objective is to recognize and support the varied standards of excellence grounded in the aesthetics and traditions of our root cultures.” Contact: Maria Lopez De Leon, Executive Director National Association of Latino Arts and Culture 1208 Buena Vista San Antonio, TX 78207 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 210-432-3982 Fax: 210-432-3934 Website: http://www.nalac.org/ Source: http://www.nalac.org/ 3/24/09
National Heritage Institute “NHI is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded in 1989 by a group of experienced conservation lawyers and scientists who foresaw the need for a toolkit for the next era of environmental problem-solving: where the technical challenges are more complex, the solutions more elusive, the economics more central, the ramifications more global, and the conventional pathways less efficacious. NHI's core mission is to restore and protect the natural functions that support water-dependent ecosystems and the services they provide to sustain and enrich human life. When the earth's limited stock of natural resources is squandered, the legacy bequeathed to future generations is impoverished, sometimes for all time. The only hope for this beleaguered planet is to do more with less and to restore the damage of the past. Increasingly, the environmental
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National Trust for Historic Preservation “The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities.” Contact: Richard Moe, President National Trust for Historic Preservation 1785 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036-2117 Telephone 202-588-6000 Telephone: 800-944-6847 FAX: 202-588-6038 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.preservationnation.org/ Source: http://www.preservationnation.org/ 3/24/09
Cultural Heritage Tourism “This site has been developed as a resource for organizations and individuals who are developing, marketing or managing cultural heritage tourism attractions or programs. These cultural heritage tourism “practitioners” can come from a variety of fields—tourism, historic preservation, the arts, humanities, museums, economic development, main street, heritage areas, and many other fields. Practitioners can include non-profit organizations, government entities, federal agencies and coalitions formed to bring these and other partners together. While the variety of different partners contribute to the richness of cultural heritage tourism, it can also make it more difficult to track down resources and how-to information.” Contact: Amy Jordan Webb, Heritage Tourism Program Director National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) Mountains/Plains Office 535 16th Street, Suite 750
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Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: 303-623-1504 Fax: 303-623-1508 Source: http://www.culturalheritagetourism.org/ 3/25/09
North Carolina African American Culture Tour “AACT represents the collaborative efforts of fourteen African American non-profit organizations that have come together to provide you with all the information you need to explore the rich, African American cultural heritage of North Carolina.” Contact: African American Culture Tour St Joseph's Historic Foundation 804 Fayetteville St Durham, NC 27701-3913 Telephone: 919-715-2104 Website: http://www.ncculturetour.org/ Source: http://www.ncculturetour.org/ 4/20/09
North Carolina Folklife Institute “Since 1974 the North Carolina Folklife Institute has supported programs and projects that recognize, document, and present traditional culture in North Carolina. We invite you to make our website a resource for information about North Carolina's most authentic folk cultures and traditional arts and artists. Check back often for news and regular updates.” Contact: Beverly Patterson, Executive Director North Carolina Folklife Institute 2726 Croasdile Road Durham, NC 27705 Telephone: 919-383-6040 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ncfolk.org Source: http://www.ncfolk.org/ 3/25/09
North Carolina Folklore Society “Founded in 1913, the North Carolina Folklore Society promotes the appreciation and study of North Carolina's folklife. In its early years, members guided by Frank C. Brown of Duke University collected songs, stories, customs, and superstitions for The Frank C. Brown Collection of North Carolina Folklore, the most extensive collection of a state's folklore. In 1948 Society Secretary-Treasurer Arthur Palmer Hudson of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill began a state folklore journal, whose editors have included distinguished writers Richard G. Walser and Guy Owen of North Carolina State University.”
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Contact: North Carolina Folklore Society P.O. Box 62271 Durham, NC 27715 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ncfolkloresociety.org/index.htm Source: http://www.ncfolkloresociety.org/index.htm 2/12/09
North Carolina Humanities Council “The mission of the North Carolina Humanities Council is to support through grants and public programs vital conversations that nurture the cultures and heritage of North Carolina. The North Carolina Humanities Council brings North Carolinians together to make sense of this world we share. The citizens of North Carolina live in a world defined by more than geographic boundaries. The state's culture and heritage are alive in the diversity of its traditions, its people and places, its history and art, its stories and music. As expressions of culture and heritage, the humanities are all around us, in our conversations, in the different ways we see the world, in the many ways we shape our lives. More than expressing our lives, the humanities offer us ways to ask our most fundamental questions about the meaning of what we say and do, about who we are.” Contact: Dr. Shelley Crisp, Executive Director North Carolina Humanities Council 122 North Elm Street, Suite 601 Greensboro, NC 27401 Telephone: 336-334-5383 Fax: 336-334-5052 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.nchumanities.org/mission.html Source: http://www.nchumanities.org/mission.html 3/24/09
Open Space Protection Collaborative “The Open Space Protection Collaborative (OSPC) is a joint effort of six land conservation organizations to increase the pace of voluntary preservation of open space, including forest, farmland, natural areas, and culturally or historically significant properties in the Carolinas.” The six collaborative partners are Catawba Lands Conservancy, Foothills Conservancy of NC, Katawba Valley Landftrust, Land Trust for Central NC, Nation Ford Land Trust, and the Trust for Public Land. Contact: Davis Cable, Executive Director, CLC Open Space Protection Collaborative c/o Catawba Lands Conservancy 105 West Morehead Street, Suite B Charlotte, NC 28202 Telephone: 704-342-3330 Fax: 704-342-3340 Email: [email protected]
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Website: http://www.openspaceprotection.org/ Source: http://www.openspaceprotection.org/ 3/24/09
Palmetto Conservation Foundation “The mission of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation is to conserve South Carolina's natural and cultural resources, preserve historic landmarks, and promote outdoor recreation through trails and greenways. Founded in 1989, PCF is a statewide, non-profit organization with offices in Columbia and Glendale (Spartanburg County). We assist South Carolina's communities to grow and prosper while maintaining local character and quality of life. This involves protecting natural areas through land trust assistance or through local government programs, preserving Revolutionary War battlefields, and developing greenways and the Palmetto Trail.” Contact: Natalie Cappuccio Britt, Executive Director Palmetto Conservation Foundation 1314 Lincoln St., Ste 305 Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: 803-771-0870 FAX: 803-771-0590 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.palmettoconservation.org/ Source: http://www.palmettoconservation.org/ 3/24/09
Upstate Office Palmetto Conservation PO Box 325 Glendale, SC 29346-0325 Telephone: 864-529-0259 Fax: 864-529-0262 Source: http://www.palmettoconservation.org/ 3/24/09
Preservation North Carolina “Founded in 1939, Preservation North Carolina is North Carolina’s only private nonprofit statewide historic preservation organization. Its mission is to protect and promote buildings, landscapes and sites important to the diverse heritage of North Carolina. It enjoys a national reputation, having been cited by the National Park Service as ‘the premier statewide preservation organization of the South, if not the Nation’ and the National Trust for Historic Preservation as "the model organization of its kind.” Contact: Elizabeth Sappenfield, Director of Urban Issues Preservation North Carolina P.O. Box 27644 Raleigh, NC 27611-7644 Telephone: 919-832-3652 Fax: 919-832-1651 Email: [email protected]
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Website: http://www.presnc.org/ Source: http://www.presnc.org/ 3/25/09
South Carolina Historical Society “In 1855 a group of South Carolina's most distinguished citizens came together to found the South Carolina Historical Society, to preserve South Carolina's rich historical legacy for future generations. Today the SCHS is the state's oldest and largest private repository of books, letters, journals, maps, drawings, and photographs about South Carolina history. Our mission is to expand, preserve, and make accessible our invaluable collection, and to encourage interest and pride in the rich history of our state.” Contact: Faye Jensen, Executive Director South Carolina Historical Society The Fireproof Building 100 Meeting Street Charleston South Carolina 29401 Telephone: (843) 723-3225 ext. 10 Fax: 843-723-8584 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.southcarolinahistoricalsociety.org/ Source: http://www.southcarolinahistoricalsociety.org/ 3/24/09
South Carolina Arts Alliance “The South Carolina Arts Alliance (SCAA) is a private, non-profit statewide assembly of arts organizations, educators, administrators, business and private individuals, that serves its constituency by providing advocacy, resources and technical services. We are the South Carolina's leading arts policy advocacy organization.” Contact: Betty Plumb, Executive Director South Carolina Arts Alliance 201 East Main Street P.O. Box 2442 Rock Hill, SC 29732-4442 Telephone: 803-325-2435 Fax: 803-325-2463 Email: [email protected] Website: www.scartsalliance.net Source: http://www.scartsalliance.net/ 3/31/09
South Carolina Information Highway (SCIway) “SCIway, pronounced ‘sky-way,’ is an acronym for South Carolina Information Highway. It's also the name of the website, which is the largest and most comprehensive directory of South Carolina information on the Internet.” It provides links to South Carolina websites for history, arts and culture, among a wide variety of other topics.
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Contact: South Carolina Information Highway (SCIway) SCIway.net LLC PO Box 13318 James Island, SC 29422 Telephone: 843-795-3951 Website: http://www.sciway.net/ Source: http://www.sciway.net/ 3/27/09
The Humanities Council SC (THCSC) “THCSC fund, promote, counsel and coordinate all manner of thoughtful (and thought- provoking) endeavors: exhibits, documentaries, discussion forums, research, planning, workshops, dramatizations, lectures - and on and on - that pertain to the humanities.” Contact: Randy L. Akers, Executive Director The Humanities Council SC PO Box 5287 Columbia SC 29250 Telephone 803-771-2577 Fax: 803-771-2487 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.schumanities.org/index.php Source: http://www.schumanities.org/index.php 3/31/09
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Chapter 8: Culture and Heritage Archives This section lists archives or libraries dedicated to reports or other publications on culture and heritage, and may be mined for story ideas.
Environment North Carolina Source: http://www.environmentnorthcarolina.org/reports/preservation
Arts and Humanities in Rural Areas (United State Department of Agriculture) Source: http://ric.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=5&tax_level=2&tax_subject= 211&topic_id=1151
CRM: Journal of Heritage Stewardship Archives Source: http://crmjournal.cr.nps.gov/97_Archive.cfm 3/31/09
Preservation North Carolina Library Source: http://www.presnc.org/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=103 1/16/09
Land for Tomorrow Resources Source: http://www.landfortomorrow.org/page216.html 1/30/09
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Chapter 8: Culture and Heritage Awards This section includes awards for culture and heritage. In addition to recognizing outstanding work, they can be mined for story ideas.
Blast from the Past Awards (Historic Charlotte) Source: http://www.historiccharlotte.org/blast.html 1/29/09
Cultural Heritage Tourism “Each year the National Trust for Historic Preservation celebrates the best of preservation by presenting National Preservation Awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate outstanding excellence in historic preservation.” Source: http://www.culturalheritagetourism.org/ 2/03/09
Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards “The Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Awards are one-time awards presented annually by the South Carolina General Assembly to practitioners of traditional arts significant to communities throughout the state. Up to four artists and one advocate may receive awards each year. The award for traditional artists recognizes those who practice art forms that have been transmitted through their families and communities. These artists have demonstrated a commitment to keeping their tradition alive and have, in turn, used their art to benefit those around them.” Source: http://www.southcarolinaarts.com/folkheritage/index.shtml 2/05/09
National Preservation Awards “Each year the National Trust for Historic Preservation celebrates the best of preservation by presenting National Preservation Awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate excellence in historic preservation.” Source: http://www.preservationnation.org/take-action/awards/ 3/24/09
North Carolina Award “The North Carolina Award is the highest civilian honor bestowed by the state. Created by the General Assembly in 1961, the award recognizes significant contributions of individuals in the fields of fine arts, literature, public service, and science.” Source: http://www.ncdcr.gov/ncaward.asp 3/24/09
North Carolina Heritage Awards “The North Carolina Arts Council created the Heritage Award program in 1989 to recognize outstanding traditional artists with a lifetime achievement award.” Source: http://www.ncfolk.org/NorthCarolinaHeritageAward.aspx 3/24/09
Preserve America Presidential Award “The Preserve America Presidential Awards are four annual awards given to organizations, businesses, and government entities for: • exemplary accomplishments in the sustainable use and preservation of cultural or natural heritage assets;
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• demonstrated commitment to the protection and interpretation of America's cultural or natural heritage assets; and • the integration of these assets into contemporary community life, and combination of innovative, creative, and responsible approaches to showcasing historic resources in communities.” Source: http://www.preserveamerica.gov/presidentialaward.html 3/30/09
Preserve America Grants (National Park Service) “The Preserve America matching-grant program provides planning funding to designated Preserve America Communities to support preservation efforts through heritage tourism, education, and historic preservation planning. Through these grant projects our country gains a greater shared knowledge about the Nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities.” Source: http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/hpg/PreserveAmerica/index.htm 12/08/2008
Preserving Our Place in History Awards “Since 2006, the Commission has presented Preserving Our Places in History Awards. The awards are intended to recognize the efforts being made by individuals and organizations to preserve the legacy of the African American presence in South Carolina and also to encourage others in these efforts.” Source: http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/afamer/pophawards.htm 4/3/09
South Carolina Historic Preservation Awards “Each year the Office of the Governor, the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation, and the South Carolina Department of Archives and History recognize exceptional accomplishments in the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and interpretation of our architectural and cultural heritage.” Source: http://shpo.sc.gov/programs/awards/ 3/30/09
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Chapter 8: Culture and Heritage Conferences and Events This section lists conferences whose programs or proceedings may be helpful in identifying organizations and individuals knowledgeable about culture and heritage sources for additional information.
BikeFest 2009: The 14th Annual Rural Heritage Tour August 8, 2009 Hillsborough, NC “Experience the bucolic scenery of farm life as you pedal through gently rolling terrain. Join the Carolina Tarwheels Bicycle Club for BikeFest 2009: The 14th Annual Rural Heritage Tour, Saturday, August 8, 2009. The Tour begins at the Superior Courthouse in downtown Hillsborough, and offers a choice of several rides: a 35-mile half metric, a 62- mile metric century, and a 100-mile English century. The 35 and 62 routes will have 2 rest stops while the 100 mile route has 4 rest stops. All 3 will have a water only stop 10 miles before the end. The 100 and 62-mile routes leave at the same time and direction, winding thru rural Orange County, and briefly into Alamance County. The first 25 miles is mostly rolling countryside. After the rest stop these 2 routes split in different directions.” For more information see: http://www.tarwheels.org/clubportal/ClubStatic.cfm?clubID=1660&pubmenuoptID=170 65 3/30/09
Preservation North Carolina Annual Conference October 9-11, 2008 Winston-Salem, NC “Your Guide to ... Being a Historic Homeowner ... Reusing Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Buildings ... Appreciating Our Built Heritage ... Protecting Our Older Neighborhoods.” For more information see: http://www.presnc.org/Preservation-News-Roundup/2008-Conference-News/ 3/30//09
South Carolina Statewide Arts Conference September 15, 2009 Columbia, SC “Although set in the most challenging of economic times, the 2009 Statewide Arts Conference is an essential event where the best and brightest arts leaders will convene and discover new resources and share best practices. Participants will leave the conference prepared to continue offering excellence in cultural programming and arts experiences in any environment.” The conference is being co-sponsored by the SC Arts Commission, the SC Arts Alliance and the SC Arts Foundation.” For more information see: http://www.southcarolinaarts.com/statewide/ 3/31/09
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Chapter 9: Community Well-Being Introduction
Chapter 9: Community Well-Being of the Resource Manual focuses on public health and safety, and social capital and environmental ethics, with a particular emphasis on their relationship to issues of growth and open space.
This chapter includes primers providing definitions and best practices, directories of public agencies and private organizations whose missions relate to community well-being topics, plus archives and awards programs that further examine topics within these fields, and, conferences or workshops aimed at practitioners in these fields.
Chapter 9: Community Well-Being Sections:
Public Health and Safety Primer (Definitions/Best Practices) ...... 2 Organizations and Contacts...... 11 Archives ...... 24 Awards ...... 25 Conferences ...... 26
Social Capital and Environmental Ethics Primer (Definitions/Best Practices) ...... 28 Organizations and Contacts ...... 38 Archives ...... 57 Awards ...... 58 Conferences ...... 59
We welcome suggestions for additions to this and other chapters, and as the series progresses, we will add to earlier releases of the topical chapters based on those suggestions. (Please email suggestions to [email protected], with RGOS in the subject line.)
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Chapter 9: Community Well-Being Public Health and Safety Primer This section includes definitions of terminology and important rules and legislation regarding public health and safety, as well as “best practices” and books and journal or Internet articles. Definitions and overviews are listed first, followed by important legislation, and then best practices and other resources.
Definitions: Active Living "Active Living is a way of life where people choose to be physically active every day in their community; whether they are at school, at work, at home, or at play. Active Living is based on the belief that regular physical activity has many life-long benefits. It means something different for everyone. Active Living is playing with the kids, walking the dog, dancing with friends, walking at noon with co-workers, gardening, berry picking, fishing, splitting wood, cycling to work or school, or enjoying active times alone or with friends and family.” Source: http://www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca/Features/Programs_and_Services/getactivenwt/summer/defin tion.htm 4/29/09
Public Health “Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals." (1920, C.E.A. Winslow) It is concerned with threats to the overall health of a community based on population health analysis. The population in question can be as small as a handful of people or as large as all the inhabitants of several continents (for instance, in the case of a pandemic). Public health is typically divided into epidemiology, biostatistics and health services. Environmental, social, behavioral, and occupational health are also important subfields.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_health 3/20/09
Public health is “the approach to medicine that is concerned with the health of the community as a whole. Public health is community health. It has been said that: "Health care is vital to all of us some of the time, but public health is vital to all of us all of the time." "The mission of public health is to "fulfill society's interest in assuring conditions in which people can be healthy." The three core public health functions are: • The assessment and monitoring of the health of communities and populations at risk to identify health problems and priorities; • The formulation of public policies designed to solve identified local and national health problems and priorities; • To assure that all populations have access to appropriate and cost-effective care, including health promotion and disease prevention services, and evaluation of the effectiveness of that care.” Source: http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5120 3/20/09
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“Public health is the art and science dealing with the protection and improvement of community health by organized community effort and including preventive medicine and sanitary and social science.” Source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public+health 3/20/09
Public Safety “Public safety involves the prevention of and protection from events that could endanger the safety of the general public from significant danger, injury/harm, or damage, such as crimes or disasters (natural or man-made).” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_safety 4/29/09
Legislation and Regulations: Executive Order 12898 – Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (59 FR 7629; February 16, 1994) “Executive Order (E.O.) 12898 - Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations - was issued by President William J. Clinton in 1994. Its purpose is to focus federal attention on the environmental and human health effects of federal actions on minority and low-income populations with the goal of achieving environmental protection for all communities. ….The E.O. directs federal agencies to identify and address the disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects of their actions on minority and low-income populations, to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law. The order also directs each agency to develop a strategy for implementing environmental justice. The order is also intended to promote nondiscrimination in federal programs that affect human health and the environment, as well as provide minority and low-income communities access to public information and public participation.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/eo12898.html 4/29/09
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks (US EPA 62 FR 19883; April 23, 1997) “Executive Order (E.O.) 13045 - Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks - was issued by President William J. Clinton in 1997. The order applies to economically significant rules under E.O. 12866 that concern an environmental health or safety risk that EPA has reason to believe may disproportionately affect children. Environmental health risks or safety risks refer to risks to health or to safety that are attributable to products or substances that the child is likely to come in contact with or ingest (such as the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink or use for recreation, the soil we live on, and the products we use or are exposed to). When promulgating a rule of this description, EPA must evaluate the effects of the planned regulation on children and explain why the regulation is preferable to potentially effective and reasonably feasible alternatives.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/air/caa/caa_history.html 3/20/09
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Safe Drinking Water Act (US EPA 42 U.S.C. §300f et seq. (1974)) “The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was established to protect the quality of drinking water in the U.S. This law focuses on all waters actually or potentially designed for drinking use, whether from above ground or underground sources. ….The Act authorizes EPA to establish minimum standards to protect tap water and requires all owners or operators of public water systems to comply with these primary (health-related) standards. The 1996 amendments to SDWA require that EPA consider a detailed risk and cost assessment, and best available peer-reviewed science, when developing these standards. State governments, which can be approved to implement these rules for EPA, also encourage attainment of secondary standards (nuisance-related). Under the Act, EPA also establishes minimum standards for state programs to protect underground sources of drinking water from endangerment by underground injection of fluids.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/sdwa.html 3/20/09
Toxic Substance Control Act (US EPA) “The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 provides EPA with authority to require reporting, record-keeping and testing requirements, and restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtures. Certain substances are generally excluded from TSCA, including, among others, food, drugs, cosmetics and pesticides. …..TSCA addresses the production, importation, use, and disposal of specific chemicals including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), asbestos, radon and lead-based paint.” Source: http://www.epa.gov/lawsregs/laws/tsca.html 3/20/09
Best practices & other resources: A New Perspective on Urban Spaces -Urban sprawl, new urbanism and the role of the park and recreation field (National Recreation and Parks Association) Source: http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=2775 3/11/09
Climate change and human health - risks and responses (World Health Organization) “Climate change poses a major, and largely unfamiliar, challenge. This publication describes the process of global climate change, its current and future impacts on human health, and how our societies can lessen those adverse impacts, via adaptation strategies and by reducing greenhouse gas emissions…..Over the ages, human societies have altered local ecosystems and modified regional climates. Today the human influence has attained a global scale. This reflects the recent rapid increase in population size, energy consumption, intensity of land use, international trade and travel, and other human activities. These global changes have heightened awareness that the long-term good health of populations depends on the continued stability of biosphere's ecological, physical and socioeconomic systems.” Source: http://www.who.int/globalchange/publications/cchhsummary/en/ 4/30/09
An Ecological Approach to Creating Active Living Communities (Annual Review of Public Health) “A model is proposed that identifies potential environmental and policy influences on four domains of active living: recreation, transport, occupation, and household.
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Multilevel research and interventions require multiple disciplines to combine concepts and methods to create new transdisciplinary approaches. The contributions being made by a broad range of disciplines are summarized.” Source: http://arjournals.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.publhealth.27.021405.1021 00 4/29/09
Community Design & Individual Well Being: The Multiple Impacts of the Built Environment on Public Health (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences – US Dept Health & Human Services May, 2004) Source: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/events/pastmtg/2004/built/docs/overview/frank.pdf 2/9/09
Community Quality of Life “In 1989, the San Francisco Chronicle rated Suisun City, California, a town of 25,000 people midway between San Francisco and Sacramento, the worst place to live in the Bay Area. At that time, Suisun City's historic Main Street was a strip of boarded-up storefronts, vacant lots, and auto body shops. Several blocks away, an oil refinery sat at the head of the heavily polluted, silt-laden Suisun Channel. Today Suisun’s harbor is filled with boats and lined with small businesses. A train and bus station that connects the city to the rest of Northern California sits a few blocks away. The town is diverse, walkable, and picturesque. Its crime rate is low and its housing affordable. How did Suisun City transform itself in a decade? Was it the beneficiary of a huge government redevelopment grant or a gift from a rich foundation? No such luck. Instead, Suisun City's residents, businesses, and elected officials agreed on a common vision for their town's future. Clean-up polluted Suisun Channel and make the waterfront a focal point of their town, they said. Re-establish historic Main Street as a social and retail gathering place. Strengthen municipal finances by encouraging tax-generating commercial development such as retail shops and restaurants along Main Street and the waterfront. … In its rebirth, Suisun City avoided large-scale redevelopment projects such as shopping centers and industrial parks that would have obliterated its historic, small- town character. Suisun City is still a work-in-progress. But this once-troubled town has turned the corner. Suisun City is invigorated with new businesses and residents, rekindled community spirit, and unbridled optimism about its future. … Growth and development can cut two ways. As the example of Suisun City illustrates growth can improve quality of life by adding services, creating opportunity, and enhancing access to amenities. It can also drive disinvestment, reduce competitiveness, and degrade the environment. Businesses, community leaders, developers, and local governments need to work to ensure that new growth improves the economy and environment of existing communities. In building places, communities must build places people want to live in for what they are, rather than for what they are not. This is smart growth.” Source: http://www.smartgrowth.org/library/byissue.asp?iss=2 2/9/09
Design for Health “Design for Health (DFH) is a collaborative project between the University of Minnesota, Cornell University, and the University of Colorado that serves to bridge the
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gap between the emerging research base on community design and healthy living and the everyday realities of local government planning. How the physical environment affects physical activity and how changes in the environment can promote active living are issues that have captured public attention. There are many links between health and the built environment, from air quality to food access…. “Social capital is often seen as an indicator of health. Those with strong personal and social relationships report better health. Studies have shown that different measures of social capital (e.g., increased levels of trust, political participation, neighborhood familiarity, participation in protests, election voting, etc.) are supported by different built environments. As such, different kinds of environments can facilitate social capital.” Excellent website that provides materials, resources, journal articles, guides, etc. on a variety of topics for healthy living. Source: http://www.designforhealth.net/ 4/29/09
Ecohealth and Watersheds: Ecosystem Approaches to Re-integrate Water Resources Management with Health and Well-being (International Institute for Sustainable Development) “Our health and well-being are linked to the watersheds in which we live, but our experience with managing watersheds for health is limited. This publication presents a new field of research, policy and practice that is addressing this need by focusing on watersheds as settings to integrate ecosystem management and public health. The reader is introduced to a range of international innovations—including two complementary approaches to health and the environment: ecohealth, which argues that human health and well-being are not only dependent on ecosystems but are also important outcomes of effective ecosystem management; and watershed-based integrated water resources management (IWRM), which is based on the premise that watersheds are appropriate units for managing social-ecological systems….. A stand-alone Executive Summary (PDF - 120 kb) in English, Spanish and French is also available.” This paper examines and describes key issues. “The benefits of IWRM for health, social equity and social- ecological resilience are examined, emphasizing the potential role of well-managed watershed systems as buffers against environmental hazards and disasters, as well as new-generation settings for governance, social learning and human well-being. The paper highlights the need for integrated frameworks and governance—especially those that can speak to the converging agendas of public health, development and water resources management communities. Key issues are described, laying the foundations for future research, policy and outreach.” Source: http://www.iisd.org/natres/ 4/29/09
Environmental Health Perspectives (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) is a monthly journal of peer-reviewed research and news on the impact of the environment on human health. EHP is published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and its content is free online. Source: http://www.ehponline.org/docs/2004/112-11/editorial2.html 3/10/09
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Environmental Health Program – Community Design/Land Use Planning “Environmental health is defined as the discipline that focuses on the health interrelationships between people and their environment, promotes human health and well-being, and fosters a safe and healthful environment. … NACCHO's Community Design project enhances the capacity of local health departments (LHDs) to be involved in decision-making processes and otherwise extend their role in issues related to land use. NACCHO and the American Planning Association (APA) are working to bring LHDs into the land usage decision-making process. As part of this effort, planners and local public health officials will address interconnections through research and information sharing. … NACCHO began this effort with an assessment of the current situation to determine whether public health officials are actively engaged in land use planning decisions, what barriers prevent their involvement in the planning process, and to what degree health officials are aware of the links between land use planning and health.” Source http://www.naccho.org/topics/environmental/landuseplanning/index.cfm 2/5/09
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Resource for articles on Best Practices divided by topic including one on nutrition and consumer protection. Source: http://www.fao.org/bestpractices/index_en.htm 3/13/09
Greenspace and Quality of Life Literature Review (Greenspace Scotland, Aug 2008) “This report presents the findings of a major literature review relating to greenspace and a number of different themes. The review was commissioned by greenspace Scotland in partnership with SNIFFER and Scottish Natural Heritage and was carried out by staff at the OPENspace Research Centre, Edinburgh College of Art/Heriot Watt University. It forms part of a wider research program managed by the Quality of Life partnership (greenspace Scotland, SNH, NHS Health Scotland, Scottish Government, Forestry Commission Scotland and SNIFFER). The literature review is intended to inform future project development and policy advocacy, as well as providing a resource for a range of audiences interested in greenspace.” Source: http://www.openspace.eca.ac.uk/publications.htm 4/30/09
Health Equity & Community (Health Prevention Institute) “Low-income populations and communities of color disproportionately experience worse health and safety outcomes across a broad spectrum of illnesses, injuries, and treatments. Disparities in health among some income, racial, and ethnic groups in the US are significant and, by many measures, expanding. When elements of racism, poverty, and problematic community environments converge, greater overall threats to health develop. The most powerful factors shaping both health and health disparities are social and economic determinants, or the community conditions for health. Prevention Institute's approach to promoting health equity advances a deeper understanding of how fundamental causes of disparity (e.g., economics and oppression) shape community environments and how these environments, in turn, shape health. To improve health status and equity, we need to give proportionately greater attention to a prevention- oriented approach. Policies and organizational practices that improve the environments in which people live, work, learn, and play are powerful tools in reducing disparities. Every
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Health Community Design (CDC) “In April 2002, the American Planning Association identified six qualities that describe healthy community design. Communities that have a healthy design— • Have a unique sense of community and place • Preserve and enhance valuable natural and cultural resources • Equitably distribute the costs and benefits of development • Expand the range of transportation, employment, and housing choices in a fiscally responsible manner • Value long-range, region-wide sustainability rather than short- term, incremental, or geographically isolated actions • Promote public health and healthy communities” The CDC’s Healthy Community Design Fact Sheet provides the following information on Healthy Community Design. What Is Healthy Community Design? Healthy community design is planning and designing communities that make it easier for people to live healthy lives. Healthy community design offers important benefits: • Decreases dependence on the automobile by building homes, businesses, schools, churches and parks closer to each other so that people can more easily walk or bike between them. • Provides opportunities for people to be physically active and socially engaged as part of their daily routine, improving the physical and mental health of its citizens. • Allows persons, if they choose, to age in place and remain all their lives in a community that reflects their changing lifestyles and changing physical capabilities. What Are the Health Benefits of Healthy Community Design? Healthy community design can provide many advantages: • Promote physical activity. • Improve air quality. • Lower risk of injuries. • Increase social connection and sense of community. • Reduce contributions to climate change. What Are Some Healthy Community Design Principles? Healthy community design includes a variety of principles: • Encourage mixed land use and greater land density to shorten distances between homes, workplaces, schools and recreation so people can walk or bike more easily to them. • Provide good mass transit to reduce the dependence upon automobiles. • Build good pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, including sidewalks and bike paths that are safely removed from automobile traffic as well as good right of way laws and clear, easy-to-follow signage.
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• Ensure affordable housing is available for people of all income levels. • Create community centers where people can gather and mingle as part of their daily activities. • Offer access to green space and parks. Conclusion - Designing and building healthy communities can improve the quality of life for all people who live, work, worship, learn, and play within their borders— where every person is free to make choices amid a variety of healthy, available, accessible, and affordable options.” Source: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyplaces/healthy_comm_design.htm 3/17/09
The impact of the physical and urban environment on mental well-being (Public Health 2006 Dec;120(12):1117-26) . “This study confirms an association between the physical environment and mental well- being across a range of domains. The most important factors that operate independently are neighbour noise, sense of over-crowding in the home and escape facilities such as green spaces and community facilities, and fear of crime. This study highlights the need to intervene on both design and social features of residential areas to promote mental well-being.” Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17097120 3/10/09
Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning (Design for Health) “There is growing interest in the link between the built environment and health. Comprehensive planning is one approach to linking the traditional notions of planning (land use, transportation, community facilities, housing, and parks and open space) with health themes (physical activity, the natural environment, public safety, healthy eating, mental health, social capital, pollutants, and epidemiological issues). Comprehensive plans can help facilitate decisions about health and the built environment. To do so, it is important to understand state and regional regulations that often require a consistent set of elements where health topics can be interwoven.” This website provides Design for Health materials such as “Planning Information Sheet: Integrating Health into Comprehensive Planning”, Key Questions Research Summaries, Key Questions: Background and Instructions, linking urban planning and health and Plan Case Studies” among others. It offers PowerPoint presentations, protocols, reports and guidelines in addition to website resources. Source: http://www.designforhealth.net/techassistance/integratinghealthissue.html 4/30/09
Last Child in the Woods (Algonquin Paperbacks) “The recipient of the 2008 Audubon Medal, Richard Louv identified a phenomenon we all knew existed but couldn't quite articulate: nature-deficit disorder. Since its initial publication, his book Last Child in the Woods has created a national conversation about the disconnection between children and nature, and his message has galvanized an international movement. Now, three years later, we have reached a tipping point, with the book inspiring Leave No Child Inside initiatives throughout the country.” Source: http://richardlouv.com/ 4/29/09
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The relationship of urban design to human health and condition (National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Office of Research and Development, US Environmental Protection Agency) “This paper surveys the state of the science on the impacts of urban design on human health and well-being. Drawing primarily on recent peer-reviewed literature in a broad array of health, planning, and environmental fields, it outlines the influence of design at three spatial scales on aspects of physical and mental health, and social and cultural vibrancy. Selected ecological effects are also discussed to illustrate shared associations with urbanization. While causal chains are generally complex and not always completely understood, sufficient evidence exists to reveal urban design as a powerful tool for improving human condition…..Solutions are discussed at the personal and professional level, emphasizing cross-disciplinary collaboration in urban planning and design, and the participation of residents in shaping their living environment. At the parcel scale, greenery and access to it visually and physically are the principal keys to health. These elements must be incorporated into relatively high-density neighborhood designs that include public buildings, open space, mixed land use, and pedestrian walkways to increase physical exercise and enhance civic life. Finally, neighborhoods must be embedded in existing urban infrastructure to provide larger cultural and business opportunities and reduce reliance on the automobile.” Source: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V91- 47HK7GS- 1&_user=628632&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000033 138&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=628632&md5=f6231d3bb771d6364a9727fa 79ca01bc 3/11/09
Urban Sprawl and Public Health (Public Health Reports, May-June 2002, Volume 117) “This essay by Howard Frumkin, MD, DrPH, discusses the impact that urban sprawl is having on public health. Dr. Frumkin examines the rise in urban sprawl and how the practice of keeping different land uses separate from each other affects public health. ….From an increased dependence on the automobile and a less-active lifestyle to loss of water quality and other environmental issues, sprawl creates multiple challenges for public health professionals. …This article offers a public health framework for understanding the consequences of urban sprawl and presents evidence about ill health effects and their connections with sprawl.” Source: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyplaces/articles/Urban%20Sprawl%20and%20Public%20Heal th%20-%20PHR.pdf 3/11/09
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This section includes foundations, educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations whose central purpose relates to public health and safety. Federal agencies are listed first, followed by state agencies and then private organizations.
Federal agencies: Center for Disease Control and Prevention “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and health education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.” Contact: Richard E. Besser, MD Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd Atlanta, GA 30333 Telephone: 800-CDC-INFO Telephone: 800-232-4636 TTY: 888- 232-6348 Website: http://www.cdc.gov/ Source: http://www.cdc.gov/ 4/29/09 National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) “CDC's National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) plans, directs, and coordinates a national program to maintain and improve the health of the American people by promoting a healthy environment and by preventing premature death and avoidable illness and disability caused by non-infectious, non-occupational environmental and related factors. We are especially committed to safeguarding the health of populations that are particularly vulnerable to certain environmental hazards - children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.” Contact: National Center for Environmental Health Center for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Rd Atlanta, GA 30333 800-CDC-INFO 800-232-4636 TTY: 888-232-6348 National Center for Environmental Health 1600 Clifton Rd Atlanta, GA 30333 Toll Free: 800-CDC-INFO Toll Free: 800-232-4636 Website: http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/default.htm Source: http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/default.htm 3/11/09
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Global Change Master Directory - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center “The mission of the Global Change Master Directory is to offer a high quality resource for the discovery, access, and use of Earth science data and data-related services worldwide, while specifically promoting the discovery and use of NASA data. The directory resource is targeted to serve as a valued location for sharing data from multinational sources and, in turn, will contribute to scientific research by providing stewardship of metadata and direct access to Earth science data and services……. Topics include agriculture, atmosphere, biosphere, biological classification, climate indicators, human dimensions, land surface, oceans, and solid earth to name a few. The human dimensions sections covers topics such as social behaviors, public health and population data.” Website: http://gcmd.nasa.gov/index.html Source: http://gcmd.nasa.gov/index.html 4/30/09
National Institute of Health “The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people’s health and save lives, NIH scientists investigate ways to prevent disease as well as the causes, treatments, and even cures for common and rare diseases. NIH is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation. Its mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.” Contact: Dr. Raynard S. Kingston Acting Director National Institutes of Health 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20892 Telephone: 301-496-4000, TTY 301-402-9612 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nih.gov/ Source: http://www.nih.gov/ 4/29/09
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) “The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), located in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is one of 27 research institutes and centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH) (http://www.nih.gov/), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) (http://www.dhhs.gov/) . The mission of the NIEHS is to reduce the burden of human illness and disability by understanding how the environment influences the development and progression of human disease.” Contact:
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Christine Bruske Flowers Director, NIEHS Office of Communications and Public Liaison National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 111 T. W. Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Telephone: 919) 541-3665 Fax: 919-541-4395 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/ Source: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/about/research/index.cfm 3/11/09
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Traumatic Stress Program “The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure…..In support of this mission, NIMH will generate research and promote research training to fulfill the following four objectives: • Promote discovery in the brain and behavioral sciences to fuel research on the causes of mental disorders • Chart mental illness trajectories to determine when, where, and how to intervene • Develop new and better interventions that incorporate the diverse needs and circumstances of people with mental illnesses • Strengthen the public health impact of NIMH-supported research.” Contact: Dr. Thomas Insel Director 6001 Executive Boulevard, Suite 6200 MSC 9617 Bethesda, MD 20892-9617 Telephone: 301-443-5944 Fax: 301-480-4415 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nimh.nih.gov Source: http://www.nimh.nih.gov 3/10/09
Take It Outside! Connect With Your Public Lands (Bureau of Land Management – US Dept. of the Interior) “The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM’s) "Take It Outside" program promotes and supports outdoor activities and experiences of children on the public lands. The program strives to improve the health of our nation's children, families, and communities, while at the same time developing the next generation of public land stewards.”
Contact: Mike Pool Acting Director
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Take It Outside! Program Bureau of Land Management – US Dept. of the Interior BLM Washington Office 1849 C Street NW, Rm. 5665 Washington DC 20240 Telephone: 202-208-3801 Fax: 202-208-5242 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/content/wo/en/prog/more/Children_and_Nature.html Source: http://www.blm.gov/pgdata/content/wo/en/prog/more/Children_and_Nature.html 2/12/09
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services “The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.” Contact: Kathleen Sebelius Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Telephone: 202-619-0257 Toll Free: 1-877-696-6775 Website: http://www.os.dhhs.gov/ Source: http://www.os.dhhs.gov/ 4/3/09
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration “Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to promote the safety and health of America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health.” Contact: Jordan Barab Deputy Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20210 Telephone: 1-800-321-6742 Website: http://www.osha.gov/ Source: http://www.osha.gov/ 3/10/09
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State agencies: North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety “Our mission is to reduce crime, enhance public safety and assist victims throughout North Carolina.” Contact: Reuben F. Young Secretary NC Department of Crime Control & Public Safety 4701 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4701 Telephone: 919-733-2126 Fax: 919-715-8477 Website: http://www.nccrimecontrol.org/ Source: http://www.nccrimecontrol.org/ 4/30/09
North Carolina Division of Emergency Management “In cooperation with our partners, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life in North Carolina by assisting people to effectively prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against all hazards and disasters.” Contact: Doug Hoell Director North Carolina Division of Emergency Management 713 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4713 Telephone: (919) 733-3867 Fax: 919-733-5406 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nccrimecontrol.org/Index2.cfm?a=000003,000010 Source: http://www.ncem.org/ 3/10/09
Division of Environmental Health (NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources) “The mission of the N.C. Division of Environmental Health is to safeguard life, promote human health and protect the environment through the practice of modern environmental health science, the use of technology, rules, public education and above all, dedication to the public trust. The N.C. Division of Environmental Health is comprised of six sections: Environmental Health Services; Public Water Supply; Public Health Pest Management; Shellfish Sanitation; On-Site Wastewater and Radiation Protection. The division is also home to the Office of Education and Training, which provides centralized intern training for newly hired environmental health specialists working for the county health departments; certification for public water supply operators; and general training for staff. The office also oversees the authorization of all agents enforcing North Carolina health- related rules.” Contact:
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Terry L. Pierce Director Division of Environmental Health North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Health 2728 Capital Blvd. 1630 MSC Raleigh NC 27699-1630 Telephone: 919-733-2870 Fax: 919-715-3242 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/index.htm Source: http://www.deh.enr.state.nc.us/aboutdeh.htm 2/5/09
Division of Public Health, Office of Healthy Carolinians (North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services) “North Carolina’s 2010 Health Objectives set out a comprehensive and ambitious state- wide agenda that provides a direction for improving the health and well being of North Carolinians over the next decade. In 1999, Governor James B. Hunt, Jr., appointed the Governor’s Task Force for Healthy Carolinians through an Executive Order. A major assignment of the Governor’s Task Force for Healthy Carolinians was to develop a list of health objectives for the Year 2010. The 2010 health objectives include 3 for air quality.” Contact: Mary Bobbitt-Cooke, MPH Director Office of Healthy Carolinians Division of Public Health, DHHS 1922 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1922 Telephone: 919-707-5150 Fax: 919-870-4811 Email: [email protected] Source: http://www.healthycarolinians.org/2010objs/airquality.htm 4/30/09
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control “We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment…… Besides our offices in Columbia, DHEC operates health and environmental regional offices, as well as local health departments and clinics, to ensure that the many programs and services we provide will meet the needs of local areas.” Contact: C. Earl Hunter Commissioner South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 Telephone: 803-898-DHEC (3432) Website: http://www.scdhec.gov/
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South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services “Our mission is to manage the Medicaid program to provide the best healthcare value for South Carolinians.” Contact: Emma Forkner Director Department of Health and Human Services P. O. Box 8206 Columbia, SC 29202-8206 Telephone: 803-898-2500 Website: http://www.dhhs.state.sc.us/ Source: http://www.dhhs.state.sc.us/ 4/3/09
South Carolina Department of Mental Health “The S.C. Department of Mental Health gives priority to adults, children, and their families affected by serious mental illnesses and significant emotional disorders. We are committed to eliminating stigma and promoting the philosophy of recovery, to achieving our goals in collaboration with all stakeholders, and to assuring the highest quality of culturally competent services possible.” Contact: John H. Magill State Director South Carolina Department of Mental Health Administration Building 2414 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29202 Telephone: 803-898-8319 Website: http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/ Source: http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/ 4/30/09
South Carolina Department of Public Safety “The South Carolina Department of Public Safety exists to ensure the safety of South Carolina's citizens and visitors. The employees of the Department of Public Safety fulfill this mission by: • Enforcing the traffic, motor vehicle and motor carrier laws; • Educating the public on highway safety; • Administering highway safety and criminal justice grant programs; • Providing security and safety services for public officials as well as state properties.”
Contact: Mark A. Keel Director
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Street Address: 10311 Wilson Blvd. Blythewood, SC 29016 Mailing Address: PO Box 1993 Blythewood, SC 29016 Website: http://www.scdps.org/ Source: http://www.scdps.org/ 4/30/09
South Carolina Emergency Management Division “The mission of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division is to develop, coordinate, and lead the state emergency management program, enabling effective preparation for, and efficient response to, emergencies and disasters in order to save lives, reduce human suffering and reduce property loss. To accomplish this mission, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division: • Develops plans and procedures to ensure the highest levels of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. • Maintains a comprehensive, risked-based, multi-hazard emergency management and training program. • Coordinates federal, state, and local resources for mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery operations.” Contact: Ronald C. Osborne Director South Carolina Emergency Management Division 1100 Fish Hatchery Road West Columbia, SC 29172-2024 Telephone: 803-734-8500 Fax: 803-734-8570 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.scemd.org/ Source: http://www.scemd.org 3/10/09
Private Organizations: Active Living by Design “Active Living By Design was founded in 2001 by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and was a founding program in its Active Living initiative. Active Living By Design creates community-led change by working with local and national partners to build a culture of active living and healthy eating. ALBD is part of the North Carolina Institute for Public Health at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Active Living By Design creates community-led change by working with local and national partners to build a culture of active living and healthy eating. Our vision is healthy communities where routine physical activity and healthy eating are accessible, easy and affordable to everyone.” Contact:
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Active Living by Design 135 Dauer Dr. CB #7400 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Telephone: 919-966-3215 Website: http://www.activelivingbydesign.org/communities/profiles/chapel-hill-nc Source: http://www.activelivingbydesign.org/ 4/30/09
Active Living Research Active Living Research is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation® (RWJF). “We support research to identify environmental factors and policies that influence physical activity. With an interest on reversing the rise of childhood obesity, our research focuses on active living related to youth in low-income and high-risk communities. Findings from this research will be used to help inform policy, design of the built environment, and other factors to promote active living……Active Living Research supports research that examines how environments and policies impact physical activity and aims to identify promising approaches for preventing childhood obesity, especially among ethnic minorities and children living in low-income communities.” Contact: Dwayne C. Proctor, Ph.D. Senior Program Officer Active Living Research San Diego State University 3900 Fifth Avenue, Suite 310 San Diego, CA 92103 Telephone: 619-260-5534 Fax: 619-260-1510 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.activelivingresearch.org Source: http://www.activelivingresearch.org 4/30/09
Blue Sky Foundation of North Carolina, Inc. “The Blue Sky Foundation of North Carolina is a non-profit corporation chartered for the purpose of encouraging hazard resistant construction. The Foundation provides informa- tion, public education, and professional training which promotes safer construction, wise land use, disaster mitigation and sustainable development. Our Mission: The Blue Sky Foundation is a non-profit, charitable and educational foundation working in the public interest to: Provide information, education, and training which promotes safer construction, wise land use, disaster mitigation and sustainable development for all communities in North Carolina.” Contact: Don Markle Executive Director Blue Sky Foundation of North Carolina, Inc. 2501 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27606
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Telephone: 919-424-4555 Fax: 919-424-4401 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.bluesky-foundation.net/ Source: http://www.bluesky-foundation.net/ 3/10/09
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations “The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information. We help developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all. Since our founding in 1945, we have focused special attention on developing rural areas, home to 70 percent of the world's poor and hungry people.” Contact: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome, Italy Telephone: +39-06-57051 Fax: +39-06-57053152 Email: [email protected] Media Relations Telephone: +39-06-57053625 Fax: +39-06-57053699 Source: http://www.fao.org/ 3/11/09
Hands on Health South Carolina “Hands on Health-SC is a project of the Library at the Medical University of South Carolina. It has been supported by funding from The Duke Endowment and the Sustainable Universities Initiative of South Carolina. The overall project goal is to promote healthier citizens and healthier communities in our state. The primary vehicle is this Web site populated with information resources and links to other high quality, easy- to-use, and appropriate health and wellness Web sites. Special attention is paid to health issues of particular import to South Carolina citizens and communities.” Contact: Thomas G. Basler, Ph.D. Project Director Hands on Health South Carolina 171 Ashley Ave. P.O. Box 250403 Charleston, SC 29425 Telephone: 843-792-3303 Website: http://www.handsonhealth-sc.org/
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The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) “The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is the national organization representing the nation's approximately 3,000 local health departments (including city, county, metro, district, and tribal agencies). These departments work every day on the front lines to protect us and to promote the health of our communities...... NACCHO supports their efforts by calling for strong national policy, developing useful resources and programs, seeking health equity, and supporting effective local public health practice and systems. Since its inception in 1993, NACCHO's staff has grown from five people to 65, most with MPH or PhD degrees in public health-related fields. A 32-member board of directors, comprising active local public health officials from diverse communities across the nation, governs NACCHO.” Contact: Robert M. Pestronk Executive Director The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) 1100 17th Street, NW, Second Floor Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: 202-783-5550 Fax: 202-783-1583 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.naccho.org Source Extracted: http://www.naccho.org/press/about/ 2/5/09
National Recreation and Park Association The Mission of the National Recreation and Park Association is "To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people." Contact: Barbara Tulipane Chief Executive Officer National Recreation and Park Association 22377 Belmont Ridge Rd. Ashburn, VA 20148 Telephone: 703-858-2140 Fax: 703-858-0794 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nrpa.org Source: http://www.nrpa.org/ 3/11/09
Population Reference Bureau “PRB informs people from around the world and in the United States about issues related to population, health, and the environment. To do this, we transform technical data and research into accurate, easy-to-understand information……PRB's website offers full text of all PRB publications, including our respected Population Bulletins and Web-exclusive
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Prevention Institute “Prevention Institute was founded in 1997 to address complex health and social issues. We move beyond approaches that target individuals, one person at a time, to create systematic, comprehensive strategies that change the conditions that impact community health. The organization builds on the successes of a variety of fields and applies them to new challenges in fields such as injury and violence prevention, traffic safety, health disparities, nutrition and physical activity, and youth development.” Contact: Larry Cohen Executive Director Prevention Institute 221 Oak Street Oakland, CA 94607 Telephone: 510-444-7738 Fax: 510-663-1280 Email: [email protected] Website: http://preventioninstitute.org/about.html Source: http://preventioninstitute.org/about.html 3/23/09
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Chapter 9: Community Well-Being Public Health and Safety Archives
This section lists archives or libraries dedicated to reports or other publications on public health topics, and may be mined for story ideas.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences News releases on public health topics http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/releases/news-archive/index.cfm 4/30/09
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Chapter 9: Community Well-Being Public Health and Safety Awards
This section includes awards for public, projects, or technologies relating to public health and safety. Award programs recognize outstanding work, which can suggest story ideas or contacts for expert opinions or story background and context.
2009 Global Environmental Citizens Awards Harvard Medical School’s Center for Health and Global Environment Citizen Awards program recognizes “individuals who have made outstanding contributions to furthering knowledge about the global environment and promoting awareness about the need to protect natural resources. Naming Global Environmental Citizens every year furthers the Center's mission to study and promote a wider understanding of the human health consequences of global environmental change. For more information see: http://chge.med.harvard.edu/events/gec09.html 4/30/09
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Chapter 9: Community Well-Being Public Health and Safety Conferences
This section lists conferences whose programs or proceedings may be helpful in identifying organizations and individuals knowledgeable about public health and safety issues, as sources for additional information.
The 2009 National Environmental Public Health Conference -Healthy People in a Healthy Environment October 26-28, 2009 Atlanta, GA “The 2009 National Environmental Public Health Conference-Healthy People in a Healthy Environment seeks to promote the nation's environmental health capacity by enhancing the expertise of environmental health professionals-including public health and healthcare professionals, academic researchers, representatives from communities and organizations, as well as advocacy and business groups with a primary interest in environmental public health. …The conference aims to develop and encourage innovative strategies for addressing existing and emerging issues in addition to being a forum for CDC/ATSDR and its many partners to share research, scientific, and program information focusing on environmental public health priorities.” For more information see http://www.team-psa.com/2009nephc/main.asp 4/30/09
Advancing Climate Justice: Transforming the Economy, Public Health, and Our Environment January 29-30, 2009 New York, New York 10027-4424 “On January 29-30, 2009 WE ACT convened over 400 environmental justice advocates, community leaders and stakeholders from New York City and other parts of the nation around issues of climate change at a groundbreaking 2-day conference. Speakers presented findings on several topics related to climate change and its environmental, public health and economic impacts, discussed the multi-faceted impact of climate change on communities of color and low-income, advanced and promoted the concept of climate justice and jointly developed policy recommendations designed to secure climate justice in communities of color and low income.” For more information see: http://www.weact.org/Programs/MovementBuilding/TheWEACTforClimateJusticeProject /AdvancingClimateJusticeConference/tabid/330/Default.aspx 4/30/09
National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) Annual Conference July 29 – 31, 2009 Orlando, Florida “NACCHO’s Annual Conference is frequently cited as one of the most valuable opportunities in the field for local public health practitioners to come together and discuss the critical issues of the moment and to plan for the future: The theme of this year’s conference is The New Public Health: Working Across Sectors to Leverage Investment in Communities.
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30th Annual Minority Health Conference, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Public Health February 27, 2009 The theme of this year’s conference was Our World, Our Community: Building Bridges for Health Equality. For more information see: http://www.minority.unc.edu/sph/minconf/ 3/23/09
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Chapter 9 Community Well-Being Social Capital & Envir. Ethics Primer This section includes definitions of terminology related to social capital and environmental ethics (including faith-based stewardship,) as well as “best practices” and books and articles on community well-being topics. Definitions and overviews are listed first, followed by best practices and other resources. Please note, this Primer is not intended to be a comprehensive survey of the topics, but to provide a starting point for further exploration.
Definitions: Community Well-being “Community well-being is a concept that refers to an optimal quality of healthy community life, which is the ultimate goal of all the various processes and strategies that endeavor to meet the needs of people living together in communities. It encapsulates the ideals of people living together harmoniously in vibrant and sustainable communities, where community dynamics are clearly underpinned by 'social justice' considerations.” Source: http://www.rain.net.au/index.htm 2/6/09
Environmental Ethics (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) “Environmental ethics is the discipline that studies the moral relationship of human beings to, and also the value and moral status of, the environment and its nonhuman contents. This entry covers: (1) the challenge of environmental ethics to the anthropocentrism (i.e., human-centeredness) embedded in traditional western ethical thinking; (2) the early development of the discipline in the 1960s and 1970s; (3) the connection of deep ecology, feminist environmental ethics, and social ecology to politics; (4) the attempt to apply traditional ethical theories, including consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics, to support contemporary environmental concerns; and (5) the focus of environmental literature on wilderness, and possible future developments of the discipline.” Source: http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-environmental/ 3/10/09
“Environmental ethics is the part of environmental philosophy which considers extending the traditional boundaries of ethics from solely including humans to including the non-human world. It exerts influence on a large range of disciplines including law, sociology, theology, economics, ecology and geography.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_ethics 3/17/09
Individual and Community Well-Being “One of the common ways to deal with defining and measuring the "good life" is to use the concept of individual and community well-being. According to Wilkinson (1991), well-being is a concept meant to "recognize the social, cultural and psychological needs of people, their family, institutions and communities". From this definition, the complexity of the concept is clearly seen. It indicates a necessity to consider different aspects of a community (such as quality of life), as well as economic and social structures. … The concept of community well-being is one of the frameworks for
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Social capital “Probably each author working on social capital can formulate his own definition according to the scope of his research, but there are some definitions already well accepted and used by several authors. … [in Robert Putnam’s] publication called “Bowling Alone: America's Declining Social Capital”, he provides the following definition: “social capital refers to features of social organization such as networks, norms, and social trust that facilitate coordination and cooperation for mutual benefit”. ... One of the preferred definitions used by authors is the one provided by the World Bank where “social capital refers to the institutions, relationships, and norms that shape the quality and quantity of a society's social interactions … social capital is not just the sum of the institutions which underpin a society – it is the glue that holds them together” (emphasis added). Source: http://www.eoearth.org/article/Social_capital
“Social capital refers to those stocks of social trust, norms and networks that people can draw upon to solve common problems. Networks of civic engagement, such as neighborhood associations, sports clubs, and cooperatives, are an essential form of social capital, and the denser these networks, the more likely that members of a community will cooperate for mutual benefit.” Source: http://www.cpn.org/tools/dictionary/index.html
“Social capital is a concept developed in sociology and also used in business, economics, organizational behaviour, political science, public health and natural resources management that refers to connections within and between social networks as well as connections among individuals. Though there are a variety of related definitions, which have been described as "something of a cure-all" for the problems of modern society, they tend to share the core idea "that social networks have value. Just as a screwdriver (physical capital) or a college education (human capital) can increase productivity (both individual and collective), so too social contacts affect the productivity of individuals and groups.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_capital Bonding and bridging social capital “In his pioneering study, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community (Simon & Schuster, 2000), Harvard political scientist Robert D. Putnam … speaks of two main components of the concept: bonding social capital and bridging social capital, the creation of which Putnam credits to Ross Gittel and Avis Vidal. Bonding refers to the
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value assigned to social networks between homogeneous groups of people and Bridging refers to that of social networks between socially heterogeneous groups. Typical examples are that criminal gangs create bonding social capital, while choirs and bowling clubs (hence the title, as Putnam lamented their decline) create bridging social capital.” Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_capital
Best practices and other resources: A Framework for Understanding Social Science Contributions to Ecosystem Management (Ecological Society of America - Ecological Applications) “We propose a framework for understanding the role that the social sciences should play in ecosystem management. Most of the ecosystem management literature assumes that scientific understanding of ecosystems is solely the purview of natural scientists. While the evolving principles of ecosystem management recognize that people play an important role, social considerations are usually limited to political and decision-making processes and to development of environmental education. This view is incomplete. The social science aspect of ecosystem management has two distinct components: one that concerns greater public involvement in the ecosystem management decision-making process, and one that concerns integrating social considerations into the science of understanding ecosystems. Ecosystem management decisions based primarily on biophysical factors can polarize people, making policy processes more divisive than usual. Ecological data must be supplemented with scientific analysis of the key social factors relevant to a particular ecosystem. Objective social science analysis should be included on an equal basis with ecological science inquiry and with data from public involvement. A conceptual framework is presented to communicate to ecological scientists the potential array of social science contributions to ecosystem management.” Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2641275 Source: http://www.jstor.org/sici?sici=1051- 0761(199808)8%3A3%3C891%3AAFFUSS%3E2.0.CO%3B2-F&cookieSet=1 3/24/09
Bowling Alone This website is for Robert Putnam's best seller, Bowling Alone, Collapse and Revival of American Community. It gives access to the data sets used in the research reported in the book. Source: http://www.bowlingalone.com/ 3/24/09
Key Questions: Social Capital (Design for Health) “The concept of social capital entered the public consciousness in the 1990s with publication of early articles that eventually became Robert Putnam’s book, Bowling Alone (2000). This book aimed to document the decline of social capital in the past several decades. Social capital, or a set of social networks, is commonly assumed to be a factor that can help improve health both directly (e.g., improving mental health) and indirectly (having people to call on when one is ill or in need). A number of authors have proposed that it may be influenced by making changes in the built environment. … For
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communities interested in improving health and building social capital, studies provide some important insights that fall into two general categories: (1) research that addresses how social capital influences health; and (2) research related to factors in the built environment that contribute to social capital.” Source: http://www.designforhealth.net/pdfs/Key_Questions/BCBS_KQSocialCapital_082307.pdf 3/10/09
Communities of Opportunity: A Framework for a more Equitable and Sustainable Future for all (Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, The Ohio State University, January 2007) Source: http://4909e99d35cada63e7f757471b7243be73e53e14.gripelements.com/publications/Co mm_of_Opportunity_Jan_2007.pdf 3/26/09
Community Driven Development and Social Capital This is the web site of the World Bank's Social Capital Thematic Group that brings together roughly 250 World Bank professionals from various sectors, networks and families interested in how to apply social capital to World Bank operations. The World Bank also has a strong site on social capital, with a searchable library about social capital articles. Source: http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/TOPICS/EXTSOCIALDEVELOPMENT/ EXTTSOCIALCAPITAL/0,,menuPK:401021~pagePK:149018~piPK:149093~theSitePK: 401015,00.html 3/12/09
Design for Health Design for Health’s Social Capital page offers the following materials and resources: • Planning Information Sheet: Building Social Capital with Comprehensive Planning and Ordinances • Key Questions Research Summary: Social Capital • Image Resources • Event Presentations • Topical Planning Guides • Comprehensive Plan Review Checklists • Example Plans Other Resources • Fact Sheets and Posters • Journals and Journal Articles • PowerPoint Presentations • Web Sites Source: http://www.designforhealth.net/ 4/23/09
Encyclopedia of the Earth “The Encyclopedia of Earth … is a free, fully searchable collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts who collaborate and review each other's
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work. The articles are written in non-technical language and will be useful to students, educators, scholars, professionals, as well as to the general public.” Source: http://www.eoearth.org/ 3/11/09
How social capital measurement compares with sustainable development (Saguaro Seminar, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University) “Sustainable development and sustainable communities typically measure indicators that show the overall health of the community: i.e., looking at measures of the economy, health, crime, in addition to human and social capital levels. We completely agree that a community’s stock of social capital is not the sole measure of a community’s health. Nevertheless, we believe that social capital is important in that it is a key driver for these other indicators (economy, health, crime, etc.) rather than merely a goal in and of itself.” Source: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/saguaro/faqs.htm#19 3/11/09
Local services and amenities, neighborhood social capital, and health (Elsevier Ltd.) “Recent work on health and place has examined the impact of the environment on health. At the local level, research has followed several strands, such as contextual effects of neighborhoods, the impact of differential access to services and amenities, effects of a neighborhood's collective efficacy, and the relationship between social capital and health. Of these four approaches, social capital has generated the most debate; some scholars discuss social capital as a key epidemiological variable, while others discount or dismiss its utility. We undertook this research to assess whether the concept of social capital could increase our understanding of the impact of neighborhoods on residents’ health. We argue in this paper that using the term “social capital” to discuss social resources and their mobilization in a particular neighborhood highlights the ways in which social resources can vary in relation to economic resources, and that residents of neighborhoods with differing levels of services and amenities face different issues when mobilizing to improve their neighborhoods. Additionally, the projects that people invest in vary by neighborhood socioeconomic status. We draw on the paired concepts of “bridging” and “bonding” social capital, and discuss that while stores of bonding social capital may be more uniform across neighborhoods of varying SES, bridging social capital tends to be found in greater amounts in neighborhoods of higher SES which allows them greater success when mobilizing to improve their neighborhoods.” Source: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6VBF- 4BRB5WV- 1&_user=628632&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000033 138&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=628632&md5=6617da1147fc8d04d0b70d0b 82b986b0 3/11/09
Pathways to Opportunity: Partnership and Collaboration for revitalizing the Rosemont-Walbrook neighborhood (Kirwan Institute for Race and Ethnicity, The Ohio State University, June 2008) “The purpose of the report is to provide neighborhood and institutional leaders in the development of the Neighborhood University Initiative (NUI) in the Rosemont-Walbrook neighborhood. Increasing opportunity in disinvested core areas is a dynamic challenge. To assist the NUI with their goals, the Kirwan Institute offers this position paper as a
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resource for policy makers, funders and local leadership. ... The report focuses on providing an objective view of how other places are reshaping neighborhoods through university and neighborhood partnerships. The report shares insights from the perspective of the neighborhood’s champions and critically examines the NUI proposed actions through a structural lens. ... Lastly, we provide a targeted assessment of best practices by similar neighborhood revitalization efforts and a series of recommendation for building on and strengthening the NUI plan.” Source: http://4909e99d35cada63e7f757471b7243be73e53e14.gripelements.com/publications/Final_ report_NUI.pdf 3/26/09
Race, Equity, and Smart Growth: Why People of Color Must Speak for Themselves (Environmental Justice Resource Center, Clark Atlanta University) “Urban sprawl is random unplanned growth characterized by inadequate accessibility to essential land uses such as housing, jobs, and public services that include schools, parks, green space, and public transportation. Sprawl has social and economic consequences (i.e., exacerbates school crowding, heightens urban-suburban schools disparities, accelerates urban infrastructure decline, concentrates poverty, creates spatial mismatch between urban workers and suburban job centers, heightens racial disparities, and negatively impacts public health). Sprawl has environmental consequences (i.e., increases traffic, pollutes the air, destroys forests and greens space, worsens flooding, and wastes energy). It is doubtful that a vision of a sustainable America can be achieved without addressing race and social equity, especially in the nation's central cities and metropolitan regions. Race still underlies and interpenetrates with the other factors in explaining the socio-spatial layout of most of our metropolitan regions, including quality of schools, location of job centers, housing patterns, streets and highway configuration, and commercial development. Some people of color communities and grassroots organizations are taking action on their own to address affordable housing, predatory lending, community economic development, poverty, access to jobs, redlining, gentrification, schools, transportation, land use, brownfields, and related concerns. However, a national equity and smart growth strategy is needed among African Americans and other people of color environmental justice organizations and networks, educational institutions, churches, civil rights groups, professional associations, legal groups, community development corporations, business associations, bankers, and health care providers.” Source: http://www.ejrc.cau.edu/raceequitysmartgrowth.htm 3/26/09
Race, Poverty, and Urban Sprawl: Access to Opportunities Through Regional Strategies (Institute on Race and Poverty, University of Minnesota) “This article attempts to demonstrate the need for social justice and urban civil rights advocates to focus on sprawl as well as concentrated poverty. The article posits that these are as much civil rights issues as environmental or land use issues and that sprawl has frustrated civil rights efforts. Indeed, there is strong evidence that racialized concentrated poverty is both a cause and product of sprawl and that, due to this interrelationship, concentrated poverty cannot be addressed without addressing sprawl. To examine this relationship, the author explores how the phenomena of gentrification
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and the revitalization strategy of in-fill operate differently in rich, middle-class, and poor cities. Finally, the author argues that concentrated poverty and sprawl are regional issues that can only be addressed on a regional level; therefore, it is a mistake for social justice and urban civil rights advocates to leave the regional discussion to environmentalists and land use planners. Source: http://www1.umn.edu/irp/publications/racepovertyandurbansprawl.html 3/26/09
Regionalism Growing Together to Expand Opportunity to All (Kirwan Institute for Race and Ethnicity, The Ohio State University, President’s Council of Cleveland, Environmental Justice Resource Center Clark Atlanta University, Policy Link) “The report has already re-framed the regionalism debate in Cleveland towards more inclusive dialogue. The Cleveland report provides a model for racially equitable regional policy to support vibrant and sustainable communities, applicable to many major cities throughout the nation. The report includes both short- and long-term recommendations in the most critical areas: education, economic development, housing, transportation and public health.” Source: http://kirwaninstitute.org/publicationspresentations/publications/regionalism- growing-together-to-expand-opportunity-for-all.php 3/26/09
The Saguaro Seminar: Civic Engagement in America (Saguaro Seminar) “The Saguaro Seminar - Civic Engagement in America is an ongoing initiative of Professor Robert D. Putnam at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. The project focuses on expanding what we know about our levels of trust and community engagement and on developing strategies and efforts to increase this engagement. A signature effort was the multi-year dialogue (1995-2000) on how we can increasingly build bonds of civic trust among Americans and their communities. ... Mission: the Seminar's mission is both to improve social capital measurement and the availability of social capital data and to undertake analysis of building social capital in a changing environment -- in increasingly diverse communities, with changing faith communities, in workplaces, and amidst greater social and civic inequality.” Source: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/saguaro/ 3/10/09
Social Capital and the Built Environment: The Importance of Walkable Neighborhoods (American Journal of Public Health) The objectives of the author of this article “sought to examine whether pedestrian- oriented, mixed-use neighborhoods encourage enhanced levels of social and community engagement (i.e., social capital).” … The methodology of “the study investigated the relationship between neighborhood design and individual levels of social capital. Data were obtained from a household survey that measured the social capital of citizens living in neighborhoods that ranged from traditional, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented designs to modern, car-dependent suburban subdivisions in Galway, Ireland. ... The analyses indicate that persons living in walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods have higher levels of social capital compared with those living in car-oriented suburbs. Respondents living in walkable neighborhoods were more likely to know their neighbors, participate politically,
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trust others, and be socially engaged.” The conclusions of the author were “walkable, mixed-use neighborhood designs can encourage the development of social capital.” Source: http://geography.ssc.uwo.ca/faculty/baxter/readings/Leyden_AJPH_walkable_social_cap ital_2003.pdf
Social Capital and the Collective Management of Resources (American Association for the Advancement of Science, Science, New Series, Vol. 302, No.) “The proposition that natural resources need protection from the destructive actions of people is widely accepted. Yet communities have shown in the past and increasingly today that they can collaborate for long-term resource management. The term social capital captures the idea that social bonds and norms are critical for sustainability. Where social capital is high in formalized groups, people have the confidence to invest in collective activities, knowing that others will do so too. Some 0.4 to 0.5 million groups have been established since the early 1990s for watershed, forest, irrigation, pest, wildlife, fishery, and microfinance management. These offer a route to sustainable management and governance of common resources.” Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3835714 Source: http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/302/5652/1912 3/24/09
Social Capital and the Environment (Elsevier Science Ltd., World Development Volume 29, Issue 2, February 2001) “For as long as people have managed natural resources, they have engaged in collective action. But development assistance has paid too little attention to how social and human capital affects environmental outcomes. Social capital comprises relations of trust, reciprocity, common rules, norms and sanctions, and connectedness in institutions. Recent years have seen remarkable advances in group formation, with in the past decade some 408,000–478,000 groups emerging with 8.2–14.3 million members in watershed, irrigation, microfinance, forest, and integrated pest management, and for farmers' research. A new typology describes the evolution of groups through three stages, and indicates what kinds of policy support are needed to safeguard and spread achievements. Article Outline 1. Collective action and the environment 2. Social capital (a). Relations of trust (b). Reciprocity and exchanges (c). Common rules, norms and sanctions (d). Connectedness, networks and groups 3. Social and human capital as prerequisites for natural capital improvements 4. Empirical evidence on local groups for natural resource improvement 5. The maturity of groups and social and human capital transformations 6. Policy challenges Source: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6VC6- 423RH42- 1&_user=628632&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000033
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Social Capital and Quality of Place: Reflections on Growth and Change in a Small Town (Local Environment Volume 14, Issue 1 January 2009) “In recent years the concept of social capital has gained great currency in discussions of community development, but connections to notions of place have not been widely addressed. This article considers the quality of place and its centrality to social capital. The authors draw from the experience of a small rural community in British Columbia, Canada. The research has been drawn from interviews and focus groups. In describing social capital conditions, community residents referred to quality of place to frame the discussion and illustrate local conditions. This suggests that the qualities of spatial organisation have a relationship to and enhance social capital. If they are weakened, then it may be difficult for communities to adapt to change, develop new opportunities or maintain community well-being. Descriptions of place quality may emerge as a proxy for relating or representing the conditions of social capital, thus place can be seen as a materialisation of social capital. For planners and other practitioners seeking to enhance social capital and advance community development, there is a need to acknowledge and manage relationships between public policy makers and the private or public forces that determine the shape of places.” Source: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a906580577~db=all~jumptype=rs s 4/13/09
Social capital and the tradeoff between environment and development (International Journal of Economic Development, July 1 2002) “This essay takes the initial steps in building a theory of environmental collaboration by identifying the underlying dimensions of social capital relevant to environmental and economic development decisions. We then describe the resulting "types" of social capital and link them to environmental collaboration.” Source:http://www.articlearchives.com/environment-natural-resources/land-use/601412- 1.html 3/11/09
Social Capital Gateway (Fabio Sabatini) This is an online resource with weekly Social Capital Gateway Newsletter and Social Capital New Papers Report in addition to books, papers, web sites, data, conferences, etc. “Social Capital Gateway is a personal, nonprofit, initiative. It is not funded neither by academic nor by private for profit institutions. “My primary goals are: • Providing useful resources for researchers, teachers, students, and practitioners interested in the study of social capital and other related topics, like poverty and development. • Promoting discussion and ideas exchange on these topics.” Source: http://www.socialcapitalgateway.org/ 3/12/09
Social Capital Primer (Saguaro Institute, Harvard University) “The central premise of social capital is that social networks have value. Social capital
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refers to the collective value of all "social networks" [who people know] and the inclinations that arise from these networks to do things for each other ["norms of reciprocity"]. … How does social capital work?.The term social capital emphasizes not just warm and cuddly feelings, but a wide variety of quite specific benefits that flow from the trust, reciprocity, information, and cooperation associated with social networks. Social capital creates value for the people who are connected and - at least sometimes - for bystanders as well. ... Social capital works through multiple channels: • Information flows (e.g. learning about jobs, learning about candidates running for office, exchanging ideas at college, etc.) depend on social capital. • Norms of reciprocity (mutual aid) rely on social networks. Bonding networks that connect folks who are similar sustain particularized (in-group) reciprocity. Bridging networks that connect individuals who are diverse sustain generalized reciprocity. • Collective action depends upon social networks (e.g., the role that the black church played in the Civil Rights movement) although collective action also can foster new networks. • Broader identities and solidarity are encouraged by social networks that help translate an "I" mentality into a "we" mentality. … What are some examples of social capital? When a group of neighbors informally keep an eye on one another's homes, that's social capital in action. When a tightly knit community of Hassidic Jews trade diamonds without having to test each gem for purity, that's social capital in action. Barn-raising on the frontier was social capital in action, and so too are Email: exchanges among members of a cancer support group. Social capital can be found in friendship networks, neighborhoods, churches, schools, bridge clubs, civic associations, and even bars. The motto in Cheers "where everybody knows your name" captures one important aspect of social capital.” Source: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/saguaro/primer.htm 3/10/09
Social Capital Website (Tristan Claridge) This website provides a general education on social capital contemporary authors, definitions, theory, conceptualization, and a section on Social Capital and Natural Resource Management. Source: http://www.gnudung.com/literature/nrm.html 3/13/09
Sustaining the Rural Landscape by Building Community Social Capital (International Journal on Economic Development, July, 2002) “The concept of social capital has gained a lot of attention in the popular and academic press. This research describes how social capital works in community organizing in an urbanizing environment. Examination of Extension efforts to help preserve the rural landscape in two counties in New York State relied on techniques that build social capital while at the same time promoting environmental sustainability. Two organizing strategies were key: the need to create new forums for interaction of diverse interests, and the need to build ties that bridge across those interests.” Source: http://www.articlearchives.com/environment-natural-resources/land- use/601412-1.html 3/9/09
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Chapter 9: Community Well-Being Social Capital & Envir. Ethics Organizations This section includes foundations, educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations whose central purpose relates to social capital and environmental ethics issues. Federal agencies are listed first, followed by private organizations.
Federal agencies: HHS Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (US Department of Health and Human Services) “The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI) welcomes the participation of faith-based and community organizations as essential partners in assisting our country's neediest citizens. CFBCI empowers faith-based and community organizations to compete more effectively for Federal funds so that they may provide better human services to more people. … Through regional conferences, training workshops, Email: updates, and general technical assistance, CFBCI is committed to providing FBCOs with the necessary tools, contact information, and potential funding opportunities to enhance the work they are doing throughout their communities. … While CFBCI exists to supply information and resources, it is important to note that there is no “faith-based money.” Rather, CFBCI works to create a “level-playing field” to enable faith-based organizations to compete equally for Federal funding which will assist them in serving the needs of their communities.” Contact: Ben O’Dell, Associate Director Kimberly Konkel, Associate Director for Health HHS Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives US Department of Health and Human Services 330 C Street, Suite 2010 Washington, DC 20201 Telephone: 202-358-3595 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hhs.gov/fbci/index.html Source: http://www.hhs.gov/fbci/index.html 2/12/09
US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) “HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination. To fulfill this mission, HUD will embrace high standards of ethics, management and accountability and forge new partnerships--particularly with faith-based and community organizations--that leverage resources and improve HUD's ability to be effective on the community level. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.” Contact: Shaun Donovan, Secretary US Dept of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 451 7th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20410 Telephone: 202-708-0417 TTY: 202-708-1455
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Private Organizations: A Rocha USA “A Rocha is an international conservation organization caring for God's world. Founded in 1983 in Portugal, A Rocha now works in 18 countries on 6 continents with individuals, groups, churches, and communities on: • Conservation - Improving the wellbeing of ecosystems and the people who live near and depend upon them. • Research - Providing the scientific foundation for ecosystem protection and management. • Education - Increasing awareness of the natural world, the biblical mandate to care for it, and the best ways to do that.” Contact: Tom Rowley, Executive Director A Rocha USA PO Box 1338 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Telephone: 830-992-7940 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.arocha.org/us-en/welcome.html Source: http://www.arocha.org/us-en/welcome.html 4/30/09
Association for Religion, Ecology and Society “Here religious groups and individuals can find many resources on practicing a more green lifestyle and join with others who have also become conscious of our environmental impact. The ARE links individuals, households, churches, faith groups, organizations, or any other religious entity together through a network of eco-practice, awareness, and advocacy. Membership is free and open to anyone who is interested in nature or ecology and is willing to live a more eco-conscious life.” Contact: Association for Religion and Ecology Nashville, TN Telephone: 615-944-9225 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.arecology.org/ Source: http://www.arecology.org/ 4/30/09
Canfei Nesharim “Canfei Nesharim ("the wings of eagles") is an organization of Orthodox Jews who are dedicated to educating the Orthodox community about the importance of protecting the environment from the perspective of Jewish tradition and Halacha. Their goal is to help
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Orthodox Jews understand the halachos that are relevant to environmental protection, the significant environmental challenges being faced in the world, and empower them to take actions which will make a difference in addressing those challenges.” Contact: Evonne Marzouk, Executive Director Canfei Nesharim 111 Eighth Ave. 11th Floor New York, NY 10011 Telephone: 212-284-6745 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.canfeinesharim.org/ Source: http://www.canfeinesharim.org/ 3/17/09
Catholic Conservation Center “The mission of the Catholic Conservation Center is to promote ecology, environmental justice, and the stewardship of Creation in light of sacred Scripture and living Tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. Our website features a collection of writings about ecology and the environment from a variety of Catholic sources.” Contact: Bill Jacobs, Director Catholic Conservation Center PO Box 300 Wading River, NY 11792 Email: [email protected] Website: http://conservation.catholic.org/ Source: http://conservation.catholic.org/ 3/17/09
Center for Respect of Life and Environment An interfaith organization that “examines the basic assumptions, attitudes, and beliefs that underlie our relationship with the natural world…The work of the Center is to awaken people's ecological sensibilities and to transform lifestyles, institutional practices, and social policies to support the community of life. The major programs identify approaches to economic and social development that recognize the links between ecology, spirituality, and sustainability.” They publish Earth Ethics and promote understanding of the Earth Charter. Contact: Center for Respect of Life and Environment 2100 ‘L’ St. NW Washington, DC 20037 Telephone: 202-778-6133 Website: http://www.center1.com/crle.html Source: http://www.center1.com/crle.html 3/12/09
Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) “COEJL is the leading Jewish environmental organization in the United States. Since its founding in 1993, COEJL has helped tens of thousands of Jews make a connection
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between Judaism and the environment. COEJL has put environmental protection on the agenda of the organized Jewish community and made the case to elected officials and decision-makers that protecting the environment is a moral and religious obligation. Today, COEJL represents 29 national Jewish organizations spanning the full spectrum of Jewish religious and communal life and serves as the voice of the organized Jewish community on environmental issues in Washington, D.C. and around the country.” Contact: Rabbi Steve Gutow, Executive Director Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) 116 East 27th Street, 10th Floor New York, NY 10016 Telephone: 212-532-7436 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.coejl.org/index.php Source: http://www.coejl.org/index.php 3/17/09
Community Associations Institute (CAI) “Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, competent, harmonious community associations. For more than 30 years, CAI has been the leader in providing education and resources to the volunteer homeowners who govern community associations and the professionals who support them. Our members include community association volunteer leaders, professional managers, community management firms and other professionals and companies that provide products and services to associations.” Contact: Community Associations Institute (CAI) 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 Telephone: 703.548.8600 Toll-Free: 888-224-4321 Website: http://www.caionline.org/about/Pages/default.aspx Source: http://www.caionline.org/about/Pages/default.aspx 2/12/08
Eco-Justice Collaborative “Mission: Eco-Justice Collaborative (EJC) views Creation as a sacred act of a loving God, and sees each human being as responsible for honoring that gift through daily actions that sustain and protect the integrity of life. Our mission is to raise public awareness of the consequences of lifestyle choices on people and our planet and to encourage changes that: • Seek harmony with Creation • Respect all life • Value diversity • Support ecological sustainability • Bring about a just distribution of the world’s resources.” Contact:
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Pam and Lan Richart, Co-Directors Eco-Justice Collaborative Jubilee Economics Ministries 4750 N. Sheridan Road, Suite #429 Chicago, IL 60640 Telephone: 773-860-8500 Website: http://www.ecojusticecollaborative.org/Home.html Source: http://www.ecojusticecollaborative.org/Home.html 3/17/09
Eco-Justice Working Group - National Council of Churches of Christ (NCC) “The NCC Eco-Justice Working Group provides an opportunity for the national bodies of member Protestant and Orthodox denominations to work together to protect and restore God's creation. Provides Earth Day curriculum and mailings, updated environmental justice resource lists and distribution center, Climate Change information & strategy packet and video. Offers Environmental justice covenant congregation program, energy stewardship congregations program, and environmental justice coordinators program. Also facilitates the Black Church and Orthodox churches environmental justice programs.” Excellent list of resources by topic is provided. Contact: National Council of Churches of Christ (NCC) Eco-Justice Working Group 110 Maryland Avenue NE Washington, DC 20002 Telephone: 202-544-2350 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nccecojustice.org/ Source: http://www.nccecojustice.org/ 3/17/09
Ecumenical Eco-Justice Network “The purpose of the Ecumenical Eco-Justice Network is to provide educational information on environmental and ecological issues from a Christian faith perspective and to offer opportunities for leadership development in creation ministries. This web site seeks to provide resources to enable congregations, small groups, and individuals to become knowledgeable on a variety of environmental issues and encourage them to action for taking care of the Earth and all of God’s creation.” It is resuming publication of Between the Flood and the Rainbow, a quarterly newsletter focusing on specific topics such as energy, water, toxics and health, and sustainability. Contact: Ecumenical Eco-Justice Network 2615 B Street La Verne, California 91750-4350 Phone/Fax 909 392-4078 Email: [email protected]. Website: http://www.ecojusticenetwork.org/index.html Source: http://www.ecojusticenetwork.org/ 3/17/09
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Environmental Design Research Association “The Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) is an international, interdisciplinary organization founded in 1968 by design professionals, social scientists, students, educators, and facility managers. The purpose of edra is the advancement and dissemination of environmental design research, thereby improving understanding of the interrelationships between people, their built and natural surroundings, and helping to create environments responsive to human needs.” Contact: Janet Singer, Director of Operations Environmental Design Research Association Post Office Box 7146 Edmond, OK 73083-7146 Telephone: 405-330-4863 Fax: 405-330-4150 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.edra.org/ Source: http://www.edra.org/ 3/17/09
Environmental Justice Program (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) “The Environmental Justice Program (EJP) of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) began in the fall of 1993 and is located within the Department of Social Development and World Peace (SDWP). ... Mission- EJP seeks to educate and motivate Catholics to a deeper reverence and respect for God’s creation, and to engage parishes and dioceses in activities aimed at dealing with environmental problems, particularly as they affect the poor. EJP acts as a resource for Catholic dioceses and state Catholic conferences, and through them Catholic parishes.” Contact: United States Catholic Conference (USCC) Environmental Justice Program 3211 Fourth Street NE Washington, DC 20017 Telephone: 202-541-3182 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/ejp/ Source: http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/ejp/ 3/17/09
Environmental Partnerships, Inc. (EP) “The mission of Environmental Partnerships, Inc. is to assist faith communities and environmental groups to be effective partners working for environmental justice and stewardship. To achieve this goal, EP helps parishes address environmental issues of local concern, helps environmental groups develop programs with the faith community, and supports lay peoples' crucial role in discussing multifaceted scientific and technical issues. EP links congregations and organizations experienced in environmental justice areas such as asthma, mercury exposure, urban community gardens, open space and agriculture, ‘green building,’ indoor air quality, solid waste management, and genetically modified food. ”
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Contact: Susan Youmans, Executive Director Environmental Partnerships, Inc. 1 Taft Drive Winchester, MA 01890 Telephone: 781-729-4021 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.environmentalpartnerships.org/ Source: http://www.environmentalpartnerships.org/ 3/12/09
Episcopal Ecological Network “Episcopal Ecological Network is a national network of concerned Episcopalians which was formed shortly before the 1991 General Convention, and was instrumental in supporting the resolutions adopted at that convention which authorized the creation of the national Environmental Stewardship Team. Connects Episcopalians throughout the country with others in their diocese working to care for creation.” Contact: Episcopal Ecological Network c/o Morello 4451 Lakeside Drive Eveleth, MN 55734 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.eenonline.org/ Source: http://www.eenonline.org/ 3/17/09
Evangelical Environmental Network “The Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN) is a non-profit organization that seeks to educate, inspire, and mobilize Christians in their effort to care for God's creation, to be faithful stewards of God's provision, and to advocate for actions and policies that honor God and protect the environment. • EEN is the publisher of Creation Care, a Christian environmental quarterly journal • EEN provides educational and inspirational materials and resources to individuals and churches that help people take concrete actions that will honor God and protect the environment. • EEN provides theological and spiritual guidance on Christian responsibility in the light of biblical teaching on the care of creation and the reality of modern environmental degradation. • EEN organizes and participates in public education and advocacy campaigns and declarations that relate to the spiritual and moral aspects of public policies on energy and the environment.” Contact: Rev. Jim Ball, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer Evangelical Environmental Network 743-1655 North Fort Meyer Dr. Arlington VA 22209
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Telephone: 703-248-2602 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.creationcare.org/ Source: http://www.creationcare.org/ 3/17/09
Faiths United for Sustainable Energy (FUSE) “FUSE's mission is to educate, mobilize and unite communities of faith to act on the increasingly harmful effects of our society's dependence on fossil fuels. To achieve our mission, FUSE consults with congregations to develop educational programming, congregation-wide conservation initiatives, and energy-saving facility-management practices. ... FUSE raises awareness and catalyzes social and political action through an international network, based on the following universally-shared doctrines of faith communities worldwide: • Respect for the Earth and all of creation • Care for the health and well-being of humanity • Commitment to protecting and preserving human rights throughout the world.” Contact: Faiths United for Sustainable Energy (FUSE) 701 SW 27th Avenue, Suite 1204 Miami Beach FL 33135 Telephone: 877-775-3873 Fax: 305-830-9405 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.fusenow.org/ Source: http://www.fusenow.org/
The Forum on Religion and Ecology “The Forum on Religion and Ecology is the largest international multireligious project of its kind. With its conferences, publications, and website it is engaged in exploring religious worldviews, texts, and ethics in order to broaden understanding of the complex nature of current environmental concerns….The Forum recognizes that religions need to be in dialogue with other disciplines (e.g., science, ethics, economics, education, public policy, gender) in seeking comprehensive solutions to both global and local environmental problems.” Contact: Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim, Forum Coordinators The Forum on Religion and Ecology at Yale Yale University Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics P.O. Box 208293 New Haven CT 06520-8293 Email: [email protected] Website: http://fore.research.yale.edu/ Source: http://fore.research.yale.edu/ 4/30/09
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The Foundation for the Carolinas “Foundation For The Carolinas inspires philanthropy and strengthens our region through innovative community initiatives and quality services to donors and constituents.” Contact: Michael Marsicano, Ph.D., President & CEO The Foundation for the Carolinas 217 S. Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 29202 Telephone: 704-973-4500 Toll-Free Telephone: 800-973-7244 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.fftc.org Source: http://www.fftc.org 3/19/09
Crossroads Charlotte “Crossroads Charlotte provides opportunities for organizations, institutions and individuals to examine four plausible futures for the Charlotte Community and then take action to steer the community towards positive aspects of those futures. Primary funding is provided by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and The Foundation For The Carolinas. … The goal of Crossroads Charlotte is to choose and pursue a future for Charlotte, not just to arrive at one. With an emphasis on creating a community that is accessible to all, inclusive and equitable, the goal of Crossroads is to build a trusting, vibrant and sustainable home.” Crossroads Charlotte is operated by the Community Building Initiative. Contact: Dianne English, Executive Director, Community Building Initiative 217 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Telephone: 704-333-2595 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/ Source: http://www.crossroadscharlotte.org/ 4/30/09
Global Change Master Directory - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center “The mission of the Global Change Master Directory is to offer a high quality resource for the discovery, access, and use of Earth science data and data-related services worldwide, while specifically promoting the discovery and use of NASA data. The directory resource is targeted to serve as a valued location for sharing data from multinational sources and, in turn, will contribute to scientific research by providing stewardship of metadata and direct access to Earth science data and services. … Topics include agriculture, atmosphere, biosphere, biological classification, climate indicators, human dimensions, land surface, oceans, and solid earth to name a few. The human dimensions sections covers topics such as social behaviors, public health and population data.” Contact: Lola M. Olsen, GCMD Project Manager
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An email form for communications is at http://gcmd.nasa.gov/MailComments/MailComments.jsf?rcpt=gcmduso Website: http://gcmd.nasa.gov/index.html Source: http://gcmd.nasa.gov/index.html
Hazon “The word hazon is Hebrew for ‘vision.’ Our vision is to create a healthier and more sustainable Jewish community -- as a step towards a healthier and more sustainable world for all. …Our vision is of a renewed Jewish community: one that is rooted in Jewish tradition, engaged with the world around us, radically inclusive, passionate and creative. All of our programs have these characteristics in common: • A deep commitment to inclusive community • A determination to reach people where they are, not where we might like them to be • Putting significant resources into participant empowerment and leadership development • Enabling people to integrate learning and action • Creating powerful experiences for our participants because doing so is a vital step towards effecting change in the world Our programs foster community that is passionate, joyful, spiritual and socially progressive; and that emphasizes tolerance, respect, and diversity.” Contact: Nigel S. Savage, Executive Director Hazon 829 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10022 Telephone: 212-644-2332 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hazon.org/ Source: http://www.hazon.org/ 3/17/09
Institute on Race and Poverty “The Institute on Race & Poverty (IRP) investigates the ways that policies and practices disproportionately affect people of color and the disadvantaged. A core purpose for IRP’s work is to ensure that people have access to opportunity. Another is to help the places where people live develop in ways that both promote access to opportunity and help maintain regional stability.” Contact: Myron Orfield, Executive Director Institute on Race and Poverty University of Minnesota N150 Walter Mondale Hall 229 South 19th Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55455 Telephone: 612-625-8071 Fax: 612-624-8890
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International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is an international research organization. It conducts inter-disciplinary scientific studies on environmental, economic, technological, and social issues in the context of human dimensions of global change. IIASA is located in Austria near Vienna and is sponsored by its National Member Organizations in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Contact: Prof. Detlof von Winterfeldt, Director International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Schlossplatz 1 A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria Telephone: 43-2236) 807 402 FAX: 043.2236.71.313 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/ Source: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/ 3/11/09
The International Society for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture “The International Society for the Study of Religion, Nature, and Culture (ISSRNC) is a community of scholars engaged in critical inquiry into the relationships among human beings and their diverse cultures, environments, religious beliefs and practices. The ISSRNC facilitates scholarly collaboration and research, and disseminates research findings through regular conferences and the affiliated Journal for the Study of Religion, Nature, and Culture.” Contact Terry Terhaar, Executive Director The International Society for the Study of Religion, Nature and Culture Department of Religion The University of Florida POB 117410 Gainesville, FL 32611-7410 Telephone: 352-392-1625 x235 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.religionandnature.com/society/index.htm Source: http://www.religionandnature.com/society/index.htm 4/30/09
Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences “From tentative beginnings in the mid 1980's IFEES has established itself as perhaps the only internationally recognized body articulating the Islamic position on these matters and at the same time attempting to give practical manifestation to this. Downloadable version of Muslim Green Guide: Reducing Climate Change.” Contact:
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Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences 93 Court Road Birmingham West Midlands United Kingdom B12 9LQ Telephone: +44 (0)121 440 3500 Fax: +44 (0)121 440 8144 Website: http://ifees.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=71&Itemid=92 Source: http://ifees.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=71&Itemid=92 3/17/09
Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity “The central mission of the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity is to contribute meaningfully to the field of research and scholarship on race, ethnicity and social justice, to assist in reframing the way that we talk about, think about and act on race and ethnicity, and to deepen the understanding of the causes and consequences of and solutions to racial and ethnic hierarchy and disparity so that we can envision and realize a society that is fair and just for all people, where opportunity is not limited by race, ethnicity, gender, or class, where democratic ideals inform social policy, and where all people recognize and embrace the universal responsibility that each person has for the welfare of every other person. ... The Institute’s website also provides a resource guide and good links to publications on race, regionalism, and smart growth.” Contact: john a. powell [name intentionally not capitalized], Executive Director Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity The Ohio State University 433 Mendenhall Laboratories 125 S Oval Mall Columbus, OH 43210 Telephone: 614-688-5429 Fax: 614-688-5592 Email: [email protected] Website: http://kirwaninstitute.org/ Source: http://kirwaninstitute.org/ 3/26/09
The National Religious Partnership for the Environment “The National Religious Partnership for the Environment is an association of independent faith groups across a broad spectrum: the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the National Council of Churches U.S.A., the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, and the Evangelical Environmental Network. … Mission Statement: Guided by biblical teaching, the Partnership seeks to encourage people of faith to weave values and programs of care for God's creation throughout the entire fabric of religious life: Liturgy, worship and prayer; Theological study, the education of future clergy, and of the young;
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The stewardship of our homes, lands and resources; Protecting the lives of our communities and health of our children; Our social ministry to the poor and vulnerable who have first and preferential claim on our conscience; and Bringing the perspectives of moral values and social justice before public policymakers.” Contact: The National Religious Partnership for the Environment 49 South Pleasant Street – Suite 301 Amherst, MA 01002 Telephone: 413-253-1515 Fax: 413-253-1414 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nrpe.org/ Source: http://www.nrpe.org/ 3/10/09
The Network Alliance of Congregations Caring for the Earth (NACCE) NACCE is “…an ecumenical, voluntary, tax-exempt organization. It was established in 1986 to encourage the many strands of Christian tradition in the work of healing the damaged earth, out of a common concern and love for God's creation. [It] publishes Earthkeeping News, a newsletter that describes and announces a number of Creation-care efforts throughout the U.S. [It] fosters “Earthkeeping Circles” throughout the country which seeks to connect interested Christians with one another.” Contact: North American Coalition for Christianity and Ecology 866 Park Place Brooklyn, NY 11216 Telephone: 718-996-5139 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.nacce.org/ Source: http://www.nacce.org/ 3/17/09
North Carolina Council of Churches “From efforts on behalf of farm workers, to encouraging the protection of God's earth, to exposing racism within the criminal justice system, the North Carolina Council of Churches is at the forefront of progressive social issues that go to the heart of whom God would have us to be. By drawing together members of 15 Christian denominations in this work, the Council also serves our other key focus, Christian unity. While the Council is itself overtly Christian, many of the committees and task groups are interfaith, including members from non-Christian faith communities.” Contact: Rev. J. George Reed, Executive Director North Carolina Council of Churches 1307 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 156 Raleigh, NC 27605-3256 Telephone: 919-828-6501 Fax: 919-828-9697 Email: [email protected]
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North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light (NCIPL) “We work with faith communities to address the causes and consequences of global climate change through education and public policy advocacy.” Contact: Steve Halsted, Interim Chair NC Interfaith Power & Light c/o NC Council of Churches 1307 Glenwood Avenue Suite 156 Raleigh, NC 27605 Telephone: 919-828-6501 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ncipl.org/ Source: http://www.ncipl.org/ 3/17/09
Redefining Progress “Redefining Progress is a public policy organization that seeks to provoke a national dialogue about the meaning of progress. ... Our organization generates and refines innovative policies and ideas that balance economic well-being, the health of the environment, and social equity for a better quality of life today and in the future. We introduce these ideas into public dialogue, policy discourse, and individual decision- making. Fundamentally, we support national and local debates about the future the country desires, and offer creative ideas on how best to get there.” Contact: Y. Armando Nieto, Chief Executive Officer Redefining Progress 1904 Franklin St., Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94612 Oakland, CA Office Telephone: 510-444-3041 ext.318 Fax: F: 510-444-3191 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.rprogress.org/index.htm Source: http://www.rprogress.org 4/30/09
Redefining Progress Capitol Office 1810 16th St. NW 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20009 Telephone: 202-234.9665 Fax: 901-234-9665 Website: http://www.rprogress.org/index.htm Source: http://www.rprogress.org 4/30/09
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The Saguaro Seminar: Civic Engagement in America “The Saguaro Seminar - Civic Engagement in America is an ongoing initiative of Professor Robert D. Putnam at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. The project focuses on expanding what we know about our levels of trust and community engagement and on developing strategies and efforts to increase this engagement. A signature effort was the multi-year dialogue (1995-2000) on how we can increasingly build bonds of civic trust among Americans and their communities. … the Seminar's mission is both to improve social capital measurement and the availability of social capital data and to undertake analysis of building social capital in a changing environment -- in increasingly diverse communities, with changing faith communities, in workplaces, and amidst greater social and civic inequality.” Contact: The Saguaro Seminar: Civic Engagement in America Harvard Kennedy School of Government 79 JFK Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Telephone: 617-495-1148 FAX: 617-495-1589 Website: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/saguaro/ Source: http://www.hks.harvard.edu/saguaro/ 3/10/09
The Sangha Network “The Sangha Network website aims to map Buddhist communities in Asia working to promote environmental conservation at international, national and grassroots levels. The website, a project of the Association of Buddhists for the Environment (ABE), was launched in 2005 with the support of the UK-based Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC). It is dedicated to helping monks, nuns and the Buddhist laity to connect with one another as well as with Ministries, Government, Forestry and Fishery departments, wildlife bodies. NGOs, training bodies and individuals and organizations involved in natural resource management.” Contact: Ven. Hiek Sopheap, Executive Director The Sangha Network Wat Svay Porpe, St. Sothearos Sangkat Tonle Basac, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Telephone: +855 (0) 12 781 545 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sanghanetwork.org/index.php Source: http://www.sanghanetwork.org/index.php 3/17/09
Tellus Institute “Advancing the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and humane global civilization is the core mission of Tellus Institute. Formed in 1976 as a not-for-profit research and policy organization, Tellus is an international leader in assessing critical environment and
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United Way of the Central Carolinas “United Way of Central Carolinas is a local and regional partnership of volunteers, donors, staff, agencies and people served, that raises and distributes funds and strives to strengthen community capacity and individual ability to care for one another. … The nonprofit is an autonomous organization that supports agencies and other service providers that serve individuals in Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg and Union counties and the Mooresville-Lake Norman area.” Contact: Main Office 301 S. Brevard St Charlotte, NC 28202 Telephone: 704-372-7170 Website: http://www.uwcentralcarolinas.org/ Source: http://www.uwcentralcarolinas.org/ 4/30/09
United Way Association of South Carolina “The United Way Association of South Carolina is the leadership, training and technical assistance arm of your local South Carolina United Way and the administrative agency for the South Carolina Commission on National and Community Service. We help United Way Boards and volunteers understand their role in organizational governance and accountability. We provide low-cost training for staff to ensure they are using best practices in their daily work. We advocate for public policy that can create positive change in local communities throughout the Palmetto State. We want to inspire every resident of South Carolina to give back to their community through volunteer service.” Contact: Timothy M. Ervolina, President United Way Association of South Carolina 2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 305 Columbia, SC 29204 Mailing address: PO Box 5655 Columbia SC 29250-5655
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Telephone: 803-929-1000 Fax: 803-233-8417 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.uwasc.org Source: http://www.uwasc.org/
Urban Institute “The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government. ... In the mid-1960s, President Johnson saw the need for independent nonpartisan analysis of the problems facing America's cities and their residents. The President created a blue-ribbon commission of civic leaders who recommended chartering a center to do that work. In 1968, the Urban Institute became that center. Today, we analyze policies, evaluate programs, and inform community development to improve social, civic, and economic well-being. We work in all 50 states and abroad in over 28 countries, and we share our research findings with policymakers, program administrators, business, academics, and the public online and through reports and scholarly books.” Contact: Robert D. Reischauer, President Urban Institute 2100 M Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20037 Telephone: 202-833-7200 Website: http://www.urban.org/civilsociety/index.cfm Source: http://www.urban.org/civilsociety/index.cfm 2/4/09
Urban Land Institute Good search engine for articles, indices, events and reports on the natural environment and social capital. ... “Mission: ULI is a trusted idea place. Urban Land Institute provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. • bringing leaders together • fostering collaboration • exploring land use and development issues • advancing policies and practices • sharing knowledge • creating a global network with local impact.” Contact: Cheryl G. Cummins President, The Americas Urban Land Institute 1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW, Suite 500 West Washington DC 20007 Telephone: 202-624-7052
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Way of Life Literature Fundamental Baptist Information Service “Established in 1974, Way of Life Literature is a fundamental Baptist preaching and publishing ministry based in Bethel Baptist Church, of which Wilbert Unger is the founding Pastor. Way of Life’s goal is to stand for the truth of God’s Word without compromise and to produce well-documented materials to strengthen New Testament churches in these apostate days.” Way of Life provides an opposing view point to the other religious groups’ teachings on environmental ethics and faith-based stewardship. For example: “Rachel Carson, The Mother of The Environmental Movement The misguided evolutionist (1907-64) was the founder of the contemporary environmental movement, and her book led the way for the draconian environmental policies that have taken hold in western nations over the past three decades.” “Rachel Carson’s environmental position won the day in many governments, not because it is based on scientific truth but because it is a lie and this dark world loves a lie, being under the dominion of the father of lies (John 8:44). Jun/24/08 10:18 Filed in: Environmentalism “ Source: http://www.wayoflife.org/files/category-environmentalism.html 3/17/09 Contact: Way of Life Literature Fundamental Baptist Information Service P.O. Box 610368 Port Huron, Michigan 48061-0368 Telephone: 866-295-4143 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.wayoflife.org/ Source: http://www.wayoflife.org/ 3/17/09
Web of Creation “Established to facilitate the movement for personal and social transformation to a just and sustainable world-from religious perspectives. The Web of Creation is maintained by the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and is supported through grant funding, sponsorship, and endorsement from a variety of faith-based sources. Web-based resource for a myriad of congregational resources (e.g., worship, religious education, congregational lifestyle, personal lifestyle, and advocacy/information on specific issues. The host for other web sites: Climate Change Campaign, TEMEC, Lutheran Earthkeeping Network, Environmental Justice Office of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Earth Bible project, and the Chicago Theological Initiative in Eco-Justice.” Contact: David Rhoads Director Web of Creation 1100 East 5th Street,
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Chicago, IL 60615 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.webofcreation.org/ Source: http://webofcreation.org/ 4/30/09
World Resources Institute “The World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people’s lives. Our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Because people are inspired by ideas, empowered by knowledge, and moved to change by greater understanding, WRI provides—and helps other institutions provide—objective information and practical proposals for policy and institutional change that will foster environmentally sound, socially equitable development.” Contact: Jonathan Lash, President World Resources Institute 10 G Street NE Suite 800 Washington, DC 20002 Telephone: 202-729-7600 Fax: 202-729-7610 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.wri.org/ Source: http://www.wri.org/ 3/12/09
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation “The vision of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation: • To promote social, economic and environmental justice. • To strengthen democracy, through an educated and informed populace. • To encourage innovation and excellence in a dynamic non-profit sector. • To support progressive public policy and social change. • To foster cooperation and respect among all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups. • To build strong, vibrant, economically sound, and peaceful communities. Contact: Leslie Winner, Executive Director Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation 147 South Cherry St., Suite 200 Winston Salem, NC 27101-5287 Telephone: 336-725-6069 Toll-free Telephone: 800-443-8319 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.zsr.org/ Source: http://www.zsr.org/ 4/30/09
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Chapter 9: Community Well-Being Social Capital & Envir. Ethics Archives
This section lists archives or libraries dedicated to reports or other publications on social capital or environmental ethics (including faith-based stewardship), and may be mined for story ideas.
Saguaro Institute – Archived references of papers/books, reports using the Social Capital Benchmark Survey. http://www.hks.harvard.edu/saguaro/pdfs/SCCBSpapers0108.pdf
Social Capital Gateway – Archived articles on social capital published in 2008. http://www.socialcapitalgateway.org/eng-archive2008.html
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Chapter 9: Community Well-Being Social Capital & Envir. Ethics Awards
This section includes awards relating to social capital or environmental ethics (including faith-based stewardship). Award programs recognize outstanding work, which can suggest story ideas or contacts for expert opinions or story background and context.
J. C. Nichols Awards The Urban Land Institute J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development recognizes an individual whose own work, or work on behalf of an institution, has made a distinguished contribution to community building and who is committed to a built environment of the highest quality, anywhere in the world. For more information see: http://www.uli.org/AwardsAndCompetitions.aspx
The Heinz Awards, administered by the Heinz Family Philanthropies, recognize outstanding individuals for their contributions in the areas of: Arts and Humanities, the Environment, the Human Condition, Public Policy, and Technology, the Economy and Employment. For more information see: http://www.heinzawards.net/awards
Nancy Susan Reynolds Awards The Nancy Susan Reynolds Awards recognize the unsung heroes of North Carolina whose vision, determination, resourcefulness and strength of character have caused them to make a positive difference in the state. Often, these contributions come at great personal and/or professional sacrifices, and this award seeks to honor those sacrifices in a small way….Up to three awards are presented annually, one in each of the following categories: Advocacy, Personal Service, and Race Relations. For more information see: http://www.zsr.org/
National Planning Association Awards Each year, the American Planning Association recognizes the plans, practices, people, and places that further the field of planning and help create communities of lasting value. Categories include a comprehensive plan, planning excellence award, best practice award, grassroots imitative awards, and an implementation awards. For more information see: http://www.planning.org/awards/
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Chapter 9: Community Well-Being Social Capital & Envir. Ethics Conferences
This section lists conferences whose programs or proceedings may be helpful in identifying organizations and individuals knowledgeable about community-well-being issues, as sources for additional information.
7th International Science Conference on the Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change April 26-30, 2009 Bonn, Germany For more information see: http://www.openmeeting2008.org 3/11/09
15th Annual International Sustainable Development Research Conference July 5-8, 2009 Utrecht, The Netherlands “The conference motto is "Taking up the Global Challenge: Analysing the implementation of innovations and governance for sustainable development". With this motto we focus the Conference on the scientific analysis of the key factors explaining successes (and failure) in the many practices of implementation of innovations and governance for sustainable development, both in the North and the South, and in the West and the East.” For more information see: http://globalchallenge2009.geo.uu.nl/ 3/11/09
26th IUSSP International Population Conference September 27- October 2, 2009 Marrakech, Morocco “It will include 220 regular scientific sessions, poster sessions, and training sessions, as well as plenary and debate sessions, side meetings and exhibitions.” For more information see: http://www.iussp.org/marrakech2009/ 3/11/09
Diversitas Open Science Conference 2: Biodiversity and Society: understanding connections, adapting to change October 13-16, 2009 Cape Town, South Africa For more information see: http://www.diversitas-osc.org 3/11/09
Southern Consortium of University Public Service Organizations (SCUPSO) 2009 Annual Conference The Future of Southern Energy, Abundant, Affordable, and American June 8-9, 2009 Biloxi, Mississippi Keynote speaker will be T. Boone Pickens. “Whether the matter at hand is making a deal, kicking around ideas with his staff, or charming an interviewer — T. Boone Pickens doesn’t pull punches. Some of his wisdom comes in simple, effective reflection. Other insights rely on his well-known colorful, and most often humorous, turn of phrase. Oil Tycoon, entrepreneur, philanthropist, American business advocate — Pickens’ impact on
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American culture reflects his many interests and passions, including his unyielding belief in the entrepreneurial spirit, his leadership in corporate fitness, the need for alternative fuel development, and his prudent stewardship of American lands.” For more information see: http://www.southern.org/conference/conf.shtml
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