Depending on what you mean by innovation in environmental policy, there are
some interesting reads out there. Two of my favorites are (one older and one
much newer):
Duerksen, C. and C. Snyder. 2005. Nature-friendly communities: Habitat
protection and land-use planning. Island Press: Washington, DC. The book is
built on case studies of government policy and practices at a number of
different political levels.
Beatley, T. 2011. Biophilic cities: Integrating nature into urban design and
planning. Island Press: Washington, DC. Although built around a particular
frame of environmental practice(s), the book includes lots of discussion about
what is happening in different cities throughout the U.S.
Patrick
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Patrick T. Hurley, Ph.D.
Asst. Professor
Environmental Studies
Ursinus College
P.O. Box 1000
Collegeville, PA 19426
V: 484.762.4323
F: 610.409.3660
webpages.ursinus.edu/phurley
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From: gep-ed@googlegroups.com [mailto:gep-ed@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of
Paul Steinberg
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 5:23 PM
To: gep-ed@googlegroups.com
Subject: [gep-ed] urban environmental innovation?
Dear GEPers,
Can anyone recommend a book with case studies highlighting cities or other
local governance units that are noteworthy innovators in environmental policy?
I'm eager to avoid a wild goose chase looking at 1,001 cases, so I am hoping
that there is a credible, research-based source with lots of examples brought
together in one volume. I am especially interested in examples from US cities,
but welcome any and all.
Many thanks in advance for any leads.
Paul
Paul F. Steinberg
Associate Professor of Political Science
Environmental Policy
http://www.hmc.edu/steinberg
Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, the Arts
301 East Platt Boulevard
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA 91711
tel. 909-607-3840
