This exploratory and descriptive research intended to examine ways to engage a vulnerable young adult population in environmental and ecological education and in community planning and public participation processes. A goal was to understand how to be more inclusive in the decision-making process at the community level based on ethical principles…

The University Green program of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is an urban forestry partnership between four universities and their surrounding communities. The program offers excellent strategies for fostering improved college-community relations and stewardship by students and residents alike. University Green aims to improve the…

Describes the varied roles of extension environmental specialists in Missouri. (AN)

A learning needs assessment survey was conducted by the Green Valley Institute in the Quinebaug Shetucket National Heritage Corridor in Connecticut and Massachusetts. This survey was designed to assess educational interests, perceived knowledge, and importance relating to land use, community planning and design, and natural resources. Findings…

This book is intended as a resource for elected officials, municipal staff, and citizens who would like to apply the concept of sustainable development in their communities through an ecosystems approach to human settlements management. The subcomponents of human community life and its impact on the environment are explored. Included are tested,…

This booklet designed for junior and senior high school teachers identifies a developmental sequence of indoor and outdoor experiences related to land use in an urban setting. Lists of cognitive and affective objectives are followed by nine lesson strategies developing the land use concept. Included is a list of activities used in an…

Reviews the history of planning education in the United Kingdom from the 1940s to the present and assesses the relevance of British models to programs in other countries. (Author/WB)

Describes a proposal currently being debated for a third privately-built garden city in Britain. This "environmentally ideal" community is intended to be small in scale, decentralized, close to nature, energy efficient, and modest in technology. (Author/WB)

This is one of a series of units for environmental education developed by the Highline Public Schools. The unit is designed for use by junior high school social studies students. Emphasis of the unit is on planning and conducting an environmental assessment of your local community. The unit contains ten lessons as well as supplementary printed…

This paper provides an overview to the Land Use Decision Making Kit. The Land Use Kit includes 16 audio-tutorial units and a variety of supplementary materials. Each audio-tutorial unit consists of a programmed mix of cassette tapes, guidesheets, visuals, pamphlets, and issue keyed problems. The materials are designed for use by secondary school…

Describes a simulation game which introduces concepts and problems associated with community planning. Initial activities include a role-playing exercise focusing on decisions related to a vacant lot; implications for various decisions are noted. Also gives suggested questions to address when planning a town. (DH)

Islam insures that actions and decisions concerning the environment are related to commonly accepted values. If traditional Islamic values are to be reasserted in the process of developing the built environment, then educational efforts must be directed at the professionals, the politicians, and the public. (Author/WB)

Included in this set of materials are two units: (1) Introduction to Land Use Decision Making Kit, and (2) Economics of Land Use. Each unit includes student guide sheets, reference material, and tape script. A set of 35mm slides and audiotapes are usually used with the materials. The introductory unit provides an overview of land use and suggested…

In this article the Community Annual Energy Storage System ( CASES), a "thermal utility" plan for heating and cooling communities by storing summer heat and winter cold for use in the opposite season, is described. (MDR)

Notes the trend toward working with town planning authorities as a part of environmental education classes in the United Kingdom. Provides a teacher workshop designed to prepare secondary geography teachers for making such contacts by having them analyze and modify letters from four hypothetical scenarios. (JDH)