The Economic Benefits of Parks and Open Space: How Land Conservation Helps Communities Grow Smart and Protect the Bottom Line

Lerner, Steve; Poole, William

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The Economic Benefits of Parks and Open Space: How Land Conservation Helps Communities Grow Smart and Protect the Bottom Line

1999-01-01
By Lerner, Steve ; Poole, William

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Creators:

Lerner, Steve ; Poole, William
Corporate Creators:

Trust for Public Land (U.S.)
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Resource Type:

Policy Statement
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

Trust for Public Land
Description:

Open space is an investment that produces important economic benefits. It does not have to be an expense. This document relates examples and data that can help concerned citizens and leaders make the economic case for open space and parks conservation. The table of contents lists the following headings: Introduction, Growing Smart, Attracting Investment, Revitalizing Cities, Boosting Tourism, Protecting Farms and Ranches, Preventing Flood Damage, Safeguarding the Environment, and Endnotes. 52 p.
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/14457/dot_14457_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 3.42 MB]
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US Transportation Collection
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urn:sha256:8f9f523ad1eb5fcb8336d914bcc88ef2cf4b02c4905fd4564ee908e0a30273ea

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English

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