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The Ecology of Place: Planning for Environment, Economy, and Community
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The Ecology of Place is a timely resource for planners, economic developmspecialists, students, and citizen activists working toward establishing healthier and more sustainable patterns of growth and development.
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Timothy Beatley
Timothy Beatley is the Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities in the Department of Urban and Environmental Planning at the University of Virginia's School of Architecture and is the author of several books, including Ethical Land Use: Principles of Policy and Planning.
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