Volume 23.2 General (1998)

Editors: Christopher City, Jennifer Hurley, Robert Inerfeld, and Jessica LeVeen

A digital version of this issue is available here.

GROWTH AND THE TRIANGLE: EXPLORING FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS

Hodges-Copple, John; Hitchings, Benjamin

The authors outline three future development scenarios developed by the Regional Development Choices Project by the Triangle J Council of Governments.

PANACEA OR FOOLS’ GOLD? REINVENTING DOWNTOWN ATLANTA AFTER THE OLYMPICS

Versel, David

This article evaluates prospects for Atlanta’s new downtown sports arena in light of the city’s goals for around-the-clock life in the Centennial Olympic Park area. It discusses four major areas of concern: development economics, politics, equity, and urban design.

BUILDING ASSETS AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE THROUGH INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS

Rist, Carl

The author discusses Individual Development Accounts as a new policy tool directed toward enabling struggling families to build assets and achieve economic well-being.

HOW ARE WE DOING? A LOOK AT THE PRACTICE OF PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Manta, Maria; Berke, Philip

This article reviews a previous study by the authors that evaluated thirty communities in North Carolina based on six criteria for sustainability.

ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND RESOURCE PROTECTION IN RURAL MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIESSager, Mikki; White, Craig; Marks, Kathleen