wyszukanych pozycji: 45
Strategic Planning in Local Government
ISBN: 9780918286772 / Angielski / Miękka / 1992 / 185 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. This book shows how and why strategic planning is working in cities around the country. It illustrates how this technique enables a city to plan its future proactively and shows how local governments use it to solve current problems and make sure they continue to reach their goals. Using seventeen case studies from a diverse mix of cities, it outlines the components of successful strategic planning, including program design, needs and capabilities assessment, implementation, and ongoing evaluation. In this book, you'll see how planners use strategic planning to synthesize population trends,...
This book shows how and why strategic planning is working in cities around the country. It illustrates how this technique enables a city to plan its f...
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231,25 zł |
Strategic Planning in Local Government
ISBN: 9780367330224 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 185 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 16-18 dni roboczych. |
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709,67 zł |
Cities and Water: A Handbook for Planning
ISBN: 9780786434695 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 242 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Droughts, global warming and rising infrastructure costs have brought new attention to water as both an urban planning and an environmental issue. This volume presents many best-practice case studies to show how cities and towns throughout the United States are restoring their wetlands, watersheds, rivers, beaches, and harbors even as rapid urbanization has put more stress on water supplies. These collected accounts are designed to educate citizens and public officials about water-related issues and future concerns. Regional and national resource directories are included.
Droughts, global warming and rising infrastructure costs have brought new attention to water as both an urban planning and an environmental issue. Thi...
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253,54 zł |
Cities and Cars: A Handbook of Best Practices
ISBN: 9780786429196 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 278 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Americans for years have treated the automobile as a form of freedom. People can now live in the country and work in the city. Suburbia and shopping malls were made possible by the automobile. And none of this would have been possible without huge legal and financial commitments made by all levels of government to expand America's interstate freeway systems, regional highways, expressways, arterials, commercial avenues, and residential streets. Our society now has a number of significant diseconomies associated with the individual use of the automobile. Traffic congestion and pollution in...
Americans for years have treated the automobile as a form of freedom. People can now live in the country and work in the city. Suburbia and shopping m...
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253,54 zł |
Inner City: A Handbook for Renewal
ISBN: 9780786431533 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. 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...
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the rebuilding of America's urban areas. Beginning with an introduction into the condition of our n...
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253,54 zł |
Civics 107: Insights About America's Cities
ISBN: 9781665547406 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 196 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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94,64 zł |
Local Government Election Practices: A Handbook for Public Officials and Citizens
ISBN: 9780786428434 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 503 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Traditional local election methods--district, at-large, and hybrid approaches--are changing. There is a movement toward election reform. The purpose of Local Government Elections is to sort through and make sense of the various, sometimes complex, election system options at the local level. The book provides an introduction to local election practices and a review of traditional election methods. Also addressed are the issues, potential solutions, future trends and implications regarding local government elections. In addition, two appendices detail the National Civic League's...
Traditional local election methods--district, at-large, and hybrid approaches--are changing. There is a movement toward election reform. The purpose o...
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315,43 zł |
Museums, Libraries and Urban Vitality: A Handbook
ISBN: 9780786434688 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 310 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. This volume documents the growing trend for cities and towns throughout America to use museums and libraries as vehicles for economic development.
This volume documents the growing trend for cities and towns throughout America to use museums and libraries as vehicles for economic development.
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253,54 zł |
Regional Government Innovations: A Handbook for Citizens and Public Officials
ISBN: 9780786431557 / Angielski / Miękka / 2003 / 357 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. The first section of this volume provides the reader with a comprehensive introduction and overview to the field of regional government in general, and of recent regional government innovations throughout the nation in particular. The second section provides 25 case studies that examine outstanding examples of public and nonprofit initiatives and programs that promote regional government throughout America. The final section studies current trends in regional governance, the evolving role of regional councils, and the regional challenges posed by increased global competition. A directory of...
The first section of this volume provides the reader with a comprehensive introduction and overview to the field of regional government in general, an...
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253,54 zł |
Civics 101: Poems About America's Cities
ISBN: 9781665553094 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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94,64 zł |
Forms of Local Government: A Handbook on City, County and Regional Options
ISBN: 9780786431007 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 398 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the various forms of government below the state level now in use in the United States of America. It sorts through the traditional commission, mayor-council, strong mayor, and council-manager models for counties, cities, townships and school districts. The book also treats those entities that transcend the traditional boundaries of cities and counties, including the evolving residential community associations and regional government structures. Further examination is given to sub-metropolitan districts such as municipalities and boroughs. A...
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the various forms of government below the state level now in use in the United States of America. I...
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253,54 zł |
Civics 104: America's Evolving Boundaries
ISBN: 9781665535212 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 214 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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Cities and Nature: A Handbook for Renewal
ISBN: 9780786422142 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Cities and towns across the United States are making concerted efforts to restore nature and increase green space as a means of community renewal and downtown revitalization. For local government the goals are twofold: to provide an enhanced cityscape that brings residents back to the downtown to live, work and play; and to bring in tourists and further private investment. The result is revitalized areas that provide an enhanced quality of life for residents and visitors alike. This work brings together essays from more than 50 experts throughout the United States, providing a wide-ranging...
Cities and towns across the United States are making concerted efforts to restore nature and increase green space as a means of community renewal and ...
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253,54 zł |
Municipal Budget Crunch: A Handbook for Professionals
ISBN: 9780786463749 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 277 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. This book is based on a national literature search focusing on the best practices of cities, of all sizes and geographic locations, intended to maintain public services while holding down taxes. Many public officials have great ideas, but tend to work in a vacuum, so they don't know what other cities are doing. This volume codifies knowledge in this new field for the first time. Every case study included in this book has the city's website listed. This reference work makes it easy for professionals seeking additional information on any and all budget reduction methods that seem to work...
This book is based on a national literature search focusing on the best practices of cities, of all sizes and geographic locations, intended to mainta...
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253,54 zł |
Cities and Growth: A Policy Handbook
ISBN: 9780786431977 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 316 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. This reference work covers the rapidly evolving field of "cities and growth"; provides the framework and background for the emergence of best growth management practices in Americas cities in recent years; includes numerous case studies, or best practices available for reference; focuses on the future of planning practices; and examines future trends, societal changes, urban growth patterns, cities and their infrastructure, and cities and their environment.
This reference work covers the rapidly evolving field of "cities and growth"; provides the framework and background for the emergence of best growth m...
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253,54 zł |
How American Governments Work: A Handbook of City, County, Regional, State, and Federal Operations
ISBN: 9780786431526 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 448 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. During the past two decades, many countries in the world have peacefully undergone a transition to more popular forms of self-governance. The United States represents the world model for evolving forms of democracy. This volume details how government currently works in America. Forty essays examine the condition of all five levels of government in America?city, county, regional, state, and federal. They describe and examine the structures, operations and services provided by each level, as well as how they are financed.
During the past two decades, many countries in the world have peacefully undergone a transition to more popular forms of self-governance. The United S...
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253,54 zł |
Civics 102: Stories About America's Cities
ISBN: 9781665546140 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 184 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. |
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Main Street Renewal: A Handbook for Citizens and Public Officials
ISBN: 9780786426591 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 439 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Towns and communities across America once revolved around their downtowns. Here people shopped, worked, relaxed, and worshipped. Changing needs and developments, however, resulted in their abandonment. Over the past decade, citizens have begun to seek ways to rejuvenate their main streets. While these efforts have experienced varying levels of success, this handbook presents many of the more successful programs, providing practical and proven "how-to" insights for those communities seeking similar results for their downtowns. The articles collected here provide an introduction to the downtown...
Towns and communities across America once revolved around their downtowns. Here people shopped, worked, relaxed, and worshipped. Changing needs and de...
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Documents of American Democracy: A Collection of Essential Works
ISBN: 9780786442102 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 250 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Practically everything one could want to know about America's democracy is included in this volume, which focuses on the origins of the government and the ways in which it has expanded and evolved as the result of legislation, constitutional amendments, Supreme Court decisions, and cultural reformations. The first of five sections introduces the reader to the subject of American democracy. The second highlights the foundation of the government. Section three examines the core documents that established American democracy, from the Mayflower Compact of 1620 to the Voting Rights Act of 1965....
Practically everything one could want to know about America's democracy is included in this volume, which focuses on the origins of the government and...
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Economic Development in Local Government: A Handbook for Public Officials and Citizens
ISBN: 9780786432516 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 358 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Since the late 1970s, Congressional legislation has prompted officials to develop inducements to entice new businesses to their communities. These economic development incentives often include land subsidies, low interest financing, flexible zoning laws and infrastructure improvements. The 37 articles in this work, written by some of the leading experts in the field, examine all aspects of economic development, including a general introduction and information on how to staff various economic development organizations. The application of public-private partnerships is covered in depth,...
Since the late 1970s, Congressional legislation has prompted officials to develop inducements to entice new businesses to their communities. These eco...
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253,54 zł |