Regional Plan Association; the nations oldest regional planning organization; has worked since 1929 to improve the quality of life in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut metropolitan area. The Association has crafted two long-term plans and successfully promoted their implementation through advocacy and coalition building.The Associations Third Regional Plan describes a series of key initiatives aimed at not only improving quality of life; but also at increasing economic competitiveness; encouraging more sustainable patterns of growth; and expanding opportunities and choice in employment; housing; and community.The Plan presents five major campaigns; each of which combines the goals of economic; equity; and environmental improvements. They are: Greensward -- to protect and restore large natural resource systems at the periphery of urbanized areas Centers -- to "recenter" regions that have experienced decades of sprawl growth Mobility -- to transform existing transit infrastructure to create a regional express rail network that would dramatically improve public transit; reduce highway congestion; and speed freight movement Workforce -- to provide the regions workforce with the skills and opportunities needed to participate in the economy of the future Governance -- to rationalize the activities of existing authorities; encourage service sharing among municipal governments; and encourage more effective state and regional land-use planning programs While focusing on the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut metropolitan area; the Plans broad themes have universal applicability to regions throughout the industrialized world.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. One of Chris Harts better booksBy AniseAs most people reading this review probably know; Harts books are a mixed bag. But some of them are surprisingly good if youre willing to take them as they are; and Cartoon Cool is one of those.Basically; Hart outlines a cartooning style that isnt profound; but is a lot of fun. I dont know if Id really call it the most retro thing you could ever imagine; its sort of Flintstones meets Oddparents. Id rather see something like simplified Dick Giordano/Vince Colletti.(Giordano does have a book; but I havent heard the best reviews; and there are only so many things Im going to spend money on!) But there are so few books really dealing with the subject of how to draw truly retro cartoon-style comics that its nice to see anything at all.As other reviewers have noticed; this is NOT a book about the fundamentals of drawing. This style isnt really as easy as it looks; and if you havent already covered the basics; youll be much more lost than you think when you pick it up. That having been said; its a good addition to knowledge you already had. It covers the basics of how to get figures to look like this style; as well as specific groups (family; teenagers; pets; boys; girls; etc.) I could really have lived without the commentary; but theres enough in here to make it worthwhile if you skim over any irrelevant statements that annoy you (the "ADHD family" being a good example.) Overall; Id recommend this; keeping its limitations in mind.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerClear and good for the beginner and the experts0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Amazing!!!By William McDonaldAn amazing book; and filled with help on creating this awesome cartooning style!